Consumer preferences for uncrewed aerial vehicles delivery service

Ali Ardeshiri, Akshay Vij and Mirjam Wiedemann

Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 2026, vol. 208, issue C

Abstract: The rapid advancement of technology has led to the emergence of innovative solutions in delivery services, notably unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. This study investigates consumer preferences for UAV-based delivery services using data from a nationwide stated choice experiment conducted with 1,000 Australian respondents. The experiment covered four delivery contexts − letters, food, medicine, and general goods − by varying key attributes such as delivery time, cost, and item type, with an aim for both geographic and demographic representativeness.

Keywords: Uncrewed aerial vehicles; Drone delivery; Consumer preferences; Freight and delivery services; Stated preference; Last-mile (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2026.104965

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