1.4 Designing the infrastructure area

Now that you have explored the sub-block of the infrastructure area of the business model canvas, you can apply this knowledge to Use Case 2 – Drone Spraying.

Activity 3

Allow approximately 15 minutes.

Considering Use Case 2 on Drone Spraying, match the examples given below to the related infrastructure area in the business model canvas template.

Discussion

Table 1 Completed infrastructure area block

Key partners Key activities Key resources
Marketing agency R&D for drone technology enhancement Specialised agricultural chemicals: for targeted spraying
Agricultural research institutes: for R&D collaboration Data analysis and reporting Advanced drones: core technology batteries, power generators
Chemical suppliers: supply of eco-friendly pesticides Marketing and community outreach Data analytics tools: for crop and spray data analysis
Drone manufacturers: supply and technical support Customer support and training Online platforms: for customer interaction
Local farming communities: engagement and feedback Operations: technical delivery Trained personnel: agronomists, drone operators, customer service
Regulatory authorities: compliance and certification Regulatory compliance monitoring

From this activity you can see the importance of connecting resources, activities and partners in a way that their combination is able to deliver the value proposition.