Business Report: Feasibility of Package Delivery Drone Manufacturing

To: Production Manager

From: Intern

Date: 2024-11-11

Subject: Feasibility of Package Delivery Drone Manufacturing – Survey & Additional Sources

Introduction:

This report explores the potential for our company to enter the package delivery drone market. Consumer surveys suggest a growing interest in drone delivery, and the following information details a draft survey and additional sources to aid in creating a judgmental forecast.

SurveyMonkey Survey:

Link: [Insert SurveyMonkey Link Here (Note: Do not actually send the survey)]

Survey Questions and Rationale:

The following 10 survey questions target leaders in the package delivery and online retail industries:

1. Is your company currently exploring drone delivery options for small packages?

   • Rationale: This gauges the overall interest in drone delivery within the target market.

2. What are the perceived benefits of drone delivery for your company? (Select all that apply)

   • Options: Speed, Cost reduction, Improved customer satisfaction, Increased delivery coverage, Other (please specify)
   • Rationale: Understanding perceived benefits helps tailor our drone features to customer needs.

3. What are the perceived drawbacks of drone delivery for your company? (Select all that apply)

   • Options: Regulatory hurdles, Safety concerns, Weather limitations, High initial investment, Other (please specify)
   • Rationale: Identifying concerns allows us to address them through design, safety features, and potential lobbying efforts.

4. What is the typical weight and size of your most frequently delivered packages?

   • Rationale: This data informs drone payload capacity and size specifications.

5. What is your estimated annual delivery volume within a 5-mile radius of your distribution centers?

   • Rationale: This helps assess the potential demand for drones within a realistic delivery range.

6. What is your ideal price range for a commercially viable package delivery drone?

   • Rationale: This aids in cost analysis and pricing strategy for our drones.

7. What level of automation (fully autonomous vs. remote piloted) would you prefer for delivery drones?

   • Rationale: This helps determine the technological focus of our drone development.

8. What level of security features would be crucial for your company in a package delivery drone?

   • Rationale: Understanding security priorities allows for designing drones with robust anti-theft measures.

9. Would you be interested in participating in a pilot program testing commercially available package delivery drones?

   • Rationale: This gauges potential early adopters and helps refine the drone design based on real-world feedback.

10. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding drone delivery for package delivery.

    • Rationale: Open-ended feedback allows for unexpected insights and potential product improvements.

Explanation of how the survey will help with the forecast:

The survey responses will provide valuable data on industry interest, perceived benefits and drawbacks of drone delivery, target market needs for drone capabilities, and potential demand within a realistic delivery range.

Additional Sources for the Forecast:

1. Industry Reports: Reports from market research firms specializing in drone technology and the logistics industry can offer insights into market size, growth projections, and competitor analysis.

2. Government Regulations: Researching current and anticipated regulations for commercial drone use within our target market will be crucial for determining feasibility and potential timelines for drone deployment.

Conclusion:

By combining the data from the proposed survey, industry reports, and government regulations, we can develop a more comprehensive judgmental forecast for entering the package delivery drone market. This will inform strategic decisions regarding potential investment, product development, and market entry strategies.