a.

Project Title
• Incorporating Agile Project Management in the Drone Aircraft Design Process: A Strategy for
Enhanced Innovation and Efficiency
b. Organization Brief
• Overview: This section will introduce the organization, emphasizing its role in the drone
manufacturing industry. Detail the company’s specialization in drone design, its mission to innovate
within the sector, market positioning, and how it contributes to advancements in drone technology.
c. Problem Statement/Scope of the Project
• Issue Identification
• Identify the challenges the organization faces in the drone design process, such as
managing complex, multidisciplinary projects under tight deadlines, rapidly integrating
new technologies, and responding to evolving regulatory and market demands.
• Project Scope
• Define the project's focus on integrating Agile Project Management methodologies into
the drone aircraft design process.
• This includes specifying the aspects of drone design to be explored (e.g., conceptual
design, prototype development, testing phases) and the Agile methods to be applied (e.g.,
Scrum, Kanban).
d. Root Cause Analysis
• Identifying Challenges
• Analyze the primary reasons behind the current challenges in the drone design process,
using tools like the 5 Whys or Fishbone Diagram to trace inefficiencies back to their origins.
Consider both internal operational hurdles (e.g., communication gaps, resource
constraints) and external pressures (e.g., technological advancements, competition).
e. Application of Project Management Concept
• Theoretical Framework
• Present the Agile Project Management concepts that will be applied to revamp the drone
aircraft design process.
• Discuss the relevance of Agile methodologies, such as iterative development and cross-
functional teamwork, in fostering innovation and efficiency in drone design.
• Practical Application
• Describe how the selected Agile principles can be adapted and implemented within the
organization’s design process.
• This might include setting up cross-functional teams, adopting iterative design cycles, and
establishing mechanisms for incorporating stakeholder feedback into design iterations.
f. Recommendations
• Insightful Solutions
• Offer concrete recommendations for integrating Agile methodologies into the drone
aircraft design process. These should be practical, achievable, and designed to address the
specific challenges identified in the analysis.
• Implementation Plan
• Propose a clear roadmap for adopting the recommendations, including actionable steps,
timelines, and metrics for evaluating success. This plan should consider the organization's
existing processes and culture to ensure a smooth transition to Agile practices.
g. Evaluation Criteria
• Scope of the Project
• The project will be evaluated on its comprehensive approach to addressing the
complexities of the drone aircraft design process through the lens of Agile Project
Management.
• Methodology/Application
• The effectiveness of applying Agile concepts to the design process will be assessed,
including the depth and practicality of the analysis and proposed solutions.
• Knowledge and Application
• The project’s strength in leveraging Agile Project Management theories and methodologies
to innovate the drone design process will be a key point of evaluation.
• Recommendation/Implication
• The feasibility, innovation, and potential impact of the recommendations on the
organization's design efficiency and product innovation will be crucial.
• Contribution
• The overall contribution of the project to enhancing the organization's capabilities and
potentially influencing broader industry practices and standards in drone design will be
considered.