{"id":143593,"date":"2023-10-09T19:46:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-pilot\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:13:37","slug":"product-pilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-pilot\/","title":{"rendered":"Product Pilot Guide For Product Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Considering a product pilot to gather feedback on your recent innovation?<\/p>\n<p>This article provides the guide you need. As you read on, you will learn the key steps to launch a successful pilot and how to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/product\/product-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">analyze <\/a>the results. We also covered the difference between a pilot and an MVP and when to use which.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Main container for the product pilot quiz --><\/p>\n<div id=\"up-quiz-container\"><!-- Progress Bar --><\/p>\n<div id=\"up-progress-bar-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"f86un\"><strong>Product pilot summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A pilot is a test release of a product or feature to a select group of users, designed to gather feedback and validate assumptions.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/types-of-minimum-viable-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">minimum viable product (MVP)<\/a> is used to test the feasibility and viability of a new product idea. It\u2019s a less advanced version of a pilot and is typically shared with a wider audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Steps to launch a successful pilot project and gain valuable insights:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Define the scope of your pilot, don&#8217;t test the entire system<\/li>\n<li>Define the target users for the pilot<\/li>\n<li>Build a clear hypothesis<\/li>\n<li>Set success criteria and metrics to measure<\/li>\n<li>Launch your project<\/li>\n<li>Collect feedback using various methods.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether you had a desired outcome or not, document the lessons learned and make changes moving forward.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/userpilot-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a> helps <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/category\/case-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SaaS companies like yours<\/a> launch pilots to specific user segments and measure the results through surveys and in-app analytics. <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book a demo<\/a> now to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"74ul6\"><strong>What is a product pilot?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A pilot is a small-scale release of a product or feature to a select group of users, aimed at collecting valuable feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Pilots are typically used by multiple organizations to test a new product or feature&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-usability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">usability<\/a>, functionality, and desirability to mitigate risk.<\/p>\n<p>Having this initial test will save you from making a large investment into something users won\u2019t adopt.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"77mlv\"><strong>Product pilots vs. minimum viable products (MVP)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s understandable if you confuse pilots with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/minimum-viable-product-vs-minimum-marketable-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MVPs<\/a>, but they&#8217;re not the same.<\/p>\n<p>The major differentiator is their purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/minimum-viable-product-vs-minimum-marketable-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> minimum viable product<\/a> (MVP) is used to test the feasibility and viability of a new product idea. The MVP is built with just enough features to satisfy <em>early customers<\/em> and provide feedback for future development.<\/li>\n<li>A pilot is a more advanced version of an MVP\u2014think of it as a full product\/feature version but released on a small scale.<\/li>\n<li>Pilots are shared with a smaller audience than <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/types-of-minimum-viable-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MVPs<\/a> (usually beta testers).<\/li>\n<li>While MVPs test feasibility, pilots measure user experience qualities like usability and functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s consider an example to illustrate these differences.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a startup building a new <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-management-tools-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">product management tool<\/a>. Their main objective will be to enter the market quickly and test the viability of their ideas. What they need to achieve this is an MVP, not a pilot.<\/p>\n<p>The MVP could include basic task management, project tracking, and user collaboration features. The company will push this out to a broad audience to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/best-customer-feedback-tools-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gather feedback <\/a>and understand whether the core functionality meets user needs.<\/p>\n<p>After the MVP launch, the company may realize a demand for advanced collaboration features like real-time chat and document sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of immediately adding these features to the main product, a better approach is for the<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-manager-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> product manager <\/a>to build a pilot and test with a few interested users.<\/p>\n<p>The process will allow the company to gather specific feedback on the collaboration features and fine-tune them based on user input before a broader release.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dvkfe\"><strong>How to launch a successful pilot project and gain valuable insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Without a clear strategy, you will struggle to launch your pilot and measure the results. Here\u2019s a solid 6-step process to follow:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4je6k\"><strong>Define the scope of your product pilot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to MVPs, you need to understand what you are testing before you begin.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly articulate the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/goal-setting-frameworks-saas\/#:~:text=Userpilot%20allows%20you%20to%20create,the%20goals%20to%20specific%20segments.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">goals<\/a> and objectives of the pilot and determine what specific aspects of your product or feature you want to test. For instance, this might be a new functionality that includes one or multiple features or a new <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/user-onboarding-software\/\">user onboarding<\/a> experience.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps to establish a timeline upfront. Depending on what you\u2019re testing, the project can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>When a test has a long duration, it&#8217;s typically because participants are required to interact with the tool a few times weekly for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a test like that, a best practice is to ensure regular checks at key intervals (e.g., weekly). This ensures everything goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"89hbg\"><strong>Define the target users for the pilot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Remember, pilots are for a small, select audience. Choose your target users by determining the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-segmentation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">segment<\/a> of your existing users most likely to find the pilot valuable.<\/p>\n<p>You can know this by looking at their <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/jobs-to-be-done-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JTBDs<\/a> and past engagement data using a trend analysis report.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trends-analysis-user-data-analytics_14cd4975162be127d0c9ca06c52117d7_800.webp 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trends-analysis-user-data-analytics_14cd4975162be127d0c9ca06c52117d7_800.webp 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trends-analysis-user-data-analytics_14cd4975162be127d0c9ca06c52117d7_800.webp\" alt=\"trends-analysis-user-data-analytics\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Trend analysis report in <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Accounts that don\u2019t fit the use case for your project aren\u2019t likely to participate or give their best, so avoid them.<\/p>\n<p>Notion understands this. In the example below, the company tests their sprint planning feature only with Notion Projects template users\u2014you couldn&#8217;t access the feature any other way.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, they targeted a highly specific audience of advanced users who have a clear need for that feature and could provide relevant feedback.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-beta-test-product-pilot15bf232d-8bbc-4603-94d9-d7cea13de450_75b7dd282f2bfc67ef93d7bed3892b79_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/notion-beta-test-product-pilot15bf232d-8bbc-4603-94d9-d7cea13de450_75b7dd282f2bfc67ef93d7bed3892b79_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-beta-test-product-pilot15bf232d-8bbc-4603-94d9-d7cea13de450_75b7dd282f2bfc67ef93d7bed3892b79_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/notion-beta-test-product-pilot15bf232d-8bbc-4603-94d9-d7cea13de450_75b7dd282f2bfc67ef93d7bed3892b79_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-beta-test-product-pilot15bf232d-8bbc-4603-94d9-d7cea13de450_75b7dd282f2bfc67ef93d7bed3892b79_800.png\" alt=\"Notion-beta-test-product-pilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Notion\u2019s beta test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"afdf9\"><strong>Build a clear hypothesis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A hypothesis is a statement of what you expect to happen as a result of your pilot. Having this helps to keep you focused, and it becomes easy to tell if your pilot failed or succeeded.<\/p>\n<p>For example, your hypothesis might be that users will find a particular feature valuable and easy to use or that implementing an AI-powered chatbot will reduce response times and improve customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7lucf\"><strong>Set success criteria and metrics to measure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Next is to define the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-journey-kpis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KPIs<\/a> that will gauge the success of your pilot. These could include metrics like <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user engagement<\/a>, retention rates, conversion rates, or specific feature usage.<\/p>\n<p>By highlighting the metrics to measure upfront, you&#8217;re better positioned to collect meaningful data once the project begins.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"f3tkn\"><strong>Launch your product pilot project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t, ensure you clearly communicate with both the participants and the internal team about the pilot&#8217;s purpose, scope, and duration. Everyone needs to understand their roles and responsibilities before the project begins.<\/p>\n<p>With that out of the way, it&#8217;s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-launch-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">launch<\/a>! Below is a follow-up on the Notion example we shared earlier.<\/p>\n<p>The company made an in-app announcement of Notion Projects paired with an email launch:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-project-beta-product-pilot-f8664a33-3e74-479b-a9d7-813c0a7e93e2_2a43d3111fa8bae8d8ba4c8f1eb2f6ba_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/notion-project-beta-product-pilot-f8664a33-3e74-479b-a9d7-813c0a7e93e2_2a43d3111fa8bae8d8ba4c8f1eb2f6ba_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-project-beta-product-pilot-f8664a33-3e74-479b-a9d7-813c0a7e93e2_2a43d3111fa8bae8d8ba4c8f1eb2f6ba_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/notion-project-beta-product-pilot-f8664a33-3e74-479b-a9d7-813c0a7e93e2_2a43d3111fa8bae8d8ba4c8f1eb2f6ba_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/notion-project-beta-product-pilot-f8664a33-3e74-479b-a9d7-813c0a7e93e2_2a43d3111fa8bae8d8ba4c8f1eb2f6ba_800.png\" alt=\"Notion-project-beta-product-pilot-\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Notion launched its pilot project in-app to some select users.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Implement the same approach. If necessary, provide proper training in-app so participants don&#8217;t struggle to use the pilot.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"f4jib\"><strong>Collect feedback using various methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are multiple ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/collect-customer-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gather feedback<\/a> and data about your pilot project. Some of the most effective and easy to implement include conducting feedback surveys and digging into your analytics.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"cb3gu\"><strong>Surveys<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/automated-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">surveys<\/a> to collect structured feedback from users. Ask about their experience, satisfaction, and suggestions for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>You can combine both qualitative and quantitative questions to get holistic insights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/userpilot-survey-templates_b807381f4ecd18bee45bcc9964b231ce.jpg 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/userpilot-survey-templates_b807381f4ecd18bee45bcc9964b231ce.jpg 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/userpilot-survey-templates_b807381f4ecd18bee45bcc9964b231ce.jpg\" alt=\"Userpilot-survey-templates\" \/><\/picture><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a> has customizable survey templates you can use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"61e607a0a71c7\"><\/div>\n<h4 id=\"8q44m\"><strong>Funnel analysis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/funnel-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Funnel analysis<\/a> shows you how users are engaging with the product pilot across all the stages involved in using the tool.<\/p>\n<p>By tracking this, you can know if they&#8217;re using the tool the right way. You will also spot friction points that can be addressed later in the development process.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/funnel-analysis-userpilot-624318ab-da70-4e23-b573-a13c03fc6f86_74cc7f1b9244f1f3af2146ff53cdb15f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/funnel-analysis-userpilot-624318ab-da70-4e23-b573-a13c03fc6f86_74cc7f1b9244f1f3af2146ff53cdb15f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/funnel-analysis-userpilot-624318ab-da70-4e23-b573-a13c03fc6f86_74cc7f1b9244f1f3af2146ff53cdb15f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/funnel-analysis-userpilot-624318ab-da70-4e23-b573-a13c03fc6f86_74cc7f1b9244f1f3af2146ff53cdb15f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/funnel-analysis-userpilot-624318ab-da70-4e23-b573-a13c03fc6f86_74cc7f1b9244f1f3af2146ff53cdb15f_800.png\" alt=\"Funnel-analysis-userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Funnel analysis with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"7b26k\"><strong>Trend analysis<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.userpilot.com\/article\/279-trend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trend analysis<\/a> helps you identify and evaluate user behavior patterns over time. It&#8217;s particularly useful if your pilot will take a while to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Just like funnel analysis, trend analysis supports iterative improvement.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you observe trends indicating declining user interest or satisfaction, you can implement changes and monitor whether those trends reverse before the project ends.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trend-analyis-product-pilot-76f2288e-37d0-400c-88e8-e2118433bed1_279c0cca66d0f675183d6655e0f7c267_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/trend-analyis-product-pilot-76f2288e-37d0-400c-88e8-e2118433bed1_279c0cca66d0f675183d6655e0f7c267_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trend-analyis-product-pilot-76f2288e-37d0-400c-88e8-e2118433bed1_279c0cca66d0f675183d6655e0f7c267_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/trend-analyis-product-pilot-76f2288e-37d0-400c-88e8-e2118433bed1_279c0cca66d0f675183d6655e0f7c267_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/trend-analyis-product-pilot-76f2288e-37d0-400c-88e8-e2118433bed1_279c0cca66d0f675183d6655e0f7c267_800.png\" alt=\"Trend-analyis-product-pilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Trend analysis report showing user interaction with a specific feature.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"37ks5\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By following the steps in this article, you will reduce ambiguity and ensure you collect high-quality data for decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>After analyzing the results, you may find that you proved your hypothesis right\u2026or not. Either way, use the outcome to improve\u2014build a new solution or use the results to make changes and roll out the full implementation.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to begin right away, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/\">Userpilot<\/a> can help. <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book a demo<\/a> now and see how our platform can help you launch your product pilot to specific user segments and measure the results through surveys and in-app analytics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pilot is a small-scale release of a product or feature to a select group of users, aimed at collecting valuable feedback. This article provides the guide you need. As you read on, you will learn the key steps to launch a successful pilot and how to analyze the results. 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