Drones in food delivery: an analysis of consumer values and perspectives

  • Ghazanfar Ali Abbasi
  • , María Eugenia Rodriguez-López
  • , Elena Higueras-Castillo
  • , Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The rapid development of drone technology has opened new avenues for its application in various industries, including food delivery. This study aims to analyse consumer values and perspectives regarding the use of drones in food delivery services. Utilising the Values-Openness to Change framework within the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model, this research identifies key factors influencing consumer acceptance and resistance. Our findings reveal significant insights into consumer behaviour, offering valuable implications for both academia and industry stakeholders. The study employs a market analysis resulting in 253 valid responses, highlighting the importance of perceived trust, attitude, and a balance between supporting and opposing reasons for drone use in food delivery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1744-1764
Number of pages21
JournalInternational Journal of Logistics Research and Applications
Volume28
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025

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Keywords

  • Online food delivery
  • SOR model
  • drones
  • intention to use
  • openness to change
  • willingness to pay

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management Information Systems
  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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