Abstract
In recent years, civil drones have become increasingly present in the media and in everyday life. There has been a high level of interest in drone delivery from the very beginning, yet public acceptance of drone delivery still seems limited, with acceptance rates usually ranging from 30 to 40%. The present paper reports findings of a representative national study about the acceptance of civilian drones in Germany. Several factors limiting public support of drone delivery are identified, such as concerns about traffic safety, noise, and animal welfare. In addition, gender effects are discussed, showing female respondents to be more critical about drone delivery in general. Moreover, an effect of NIMBYism is confirmed in the context of drone delivery: Even residents who envision using drones for delivering their own parcels frequently state that they would not agree to flights over their own homes. This particular effect is termed ‘NOMOH’ (‘Not Over My Own Home’).
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