How much would a consumer pay for services?
Pricing is on an hourly basis and starts at $19 per hour during non-peak times (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) and increases to $27 per hour during peak times (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM). Features include WiFi, PPE, eye masks, and earplugs are included within the cost and provided to each customer.
Where is the Aeropod located within the Airport?
This innovative cutting-edge Aeropod product and services are located at several convenient locations within the gates.
Who will pay for it?
Napstar LLC, is working with several potential partners and channels. One option is to partner with an airline that may be interested in having Aeropods located within their gates, terminals, first class lounge, or executive members area.
If you are a representative of a company, please reach out to michael@aeropodus.com to discuss in more detail.
What is your overhead cost?
As an example using 10 Aeropods, the total operational cost for 30 days will be $49,230. The projected total gross monthly profit revenue for 30 days will be $165,600. The total projected net profit revenue per month is $116,370.
Is there a prototype?
Currently there are virtual and non functioning prototypes.
How much does it cost to build a functioning prototype?
The one-time cost to build a functioning prototype is $27,600.
Product Development Plan
Stage Description Timeframe Cost
Phase 1: Technical Design
1 Electric design
We will design the electric circuit and will select the appropriate components available on the market, and compile a BOM. We will also create 3D models of the components.
2-3 weeks $5,800
2 Mechanical design
At this stage, we will develop the product from the mechanical/engineering standpoint.
We will create a 3D CAD model of the product and will then produce several photo realistic renderings and 2D drawings. The 3D model will later be used for building a prototype.
4-6 weeks $12,800
Phase 2: Prototyping
3 Prototype building
During this stage, we will purchase and make all the mechanical and electric
components. We will then assemble, connect, and program them achieving a functional prototype.
4-6 weeks $9,000
Leaving the airport, getting a room and eating like a king can become a major expense. Impulse buys on non essential will curve your spending habits to fulfill time just because you’re on a layover or delayed flight. We tend to forgive ourselves because it’s a rarity that is included as a write off, or out of vacationing funds.
The average amount of time passengers were left waiting past their scheduled departure time this year was about 66 minutes (the agency categorizes a flight as a delay if it’s more than 15 minutes late).
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (http://www.transtats.bts.gov/), a total of 631,939,829 passengers boarded domestic flights in the United States in the year 2010. This averages to 1.73 million passengers flying per day.
flight delays cost the airline industry $8 billion a year, much of it due to increased spending on crews, fuel and maintenance. Delays cost passengers even more — nearly $17 billion. In the first nine months of the year, more than 1 million U.S. airline flights arrived late — about one in five.Dec 10, 2014
The time allowed, will save you money and energy when using an Aeropod before departure. We all have been in this Victim stance when questioned about our flight arrangements upon arrival. Instantly we shut down to recover for a few hours to get caught up on rest for the answer.
The amount of savings that would enable you to stay connected and rest your worries away would amount to a small fraction to fulfill the void during a layover. From 14 dollars an hour you would save energy and eliminate the cost of an overnight stay without missing your flight.