Survey: Consumer Perception of Using Drones for Medicine and Health Supplies Delivery

Overview: two surveys were conducted June 13 – 28th, 2024 with two sample populations, respondents in the Eastern Shore (ES) community and Riverside Shore Memorial (RSMH) Employees. The survey was distributed by a direct link through email for RSMH employees and a link to community survey was available on RSMH’s Facebook page. There were 102 responses for the community survey and 98 responses for the RSMH employee survey. There were 6 questions and one open ended question as a section for free responses on both surveys. Note: we cannot determine if there is duplication of responses between the two groups surveyed.

Survey Questions:

Q1: How familiar are you with the concept of using drones for delivering medicine and health supplies?

Q2: What is your initial reaction to the idea of using drones for delivering medicine and health supplies?

Q3: What potential benefits do you see in using drones for delivering medicine and health supplies? (Select all that apply)

Q4: What concerns do you have, if any, regarding the use of drones for delivering medicine and health supplies? (Select all that apply)

Q5: Would you be comfortable receiving medicine or health supplies delivered by a drone?

Q6: How likely would you be to use a service that offers drone delivery of medicine and health supplies, assuming all safety and privacy measures are ensured?

Q7: Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the use of drones for delivering medicine and health supplies?