This study empirically examined the intention to accept and usage behavior of FPV (First-Person View) drones, which are emerging as a core capability in Defense Innovation 4.0, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). T...
This study empirically examined the intention to accept and usage behavior of FPV (First-Person View) drones, which are emerging as a core capability in Defense Innovation 4.0, based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The main independent variables were set as Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, and Facilitating Conditions, with Intention to Accept as the mediating variable and Use Behavior as the dependent variable. Additionally, Drone Experience was included as a moderating variable, and a multi-group analysis (MGA) was conducted. The study participants comprised 373 individuals, including active-duty and reserve officers, ROTC candidates, and military science students. The analysis results showed that Social Influence had the strongest effect on the intention to accept, and Intention to Accept had a positive effect on Use Behavior. These effects were stronger among groups with higher experience. This study provides policy and educational implications for the military adoption of FPV drones and serves as foundational data for the practical implementation of Defense Innovation 4.0.