Proof of Usefulness Report

Arka Aerospace

Analysis completed on 1/13/2026

+109
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Arka Aerospace is a legitimate deep-tech startup incubated at IIIT-Hyderabad, specializing in reconfigurable drones (e.g., 'Elasticopter') and defense systems. They have achieved significant validation by winning the iDEX Indian Airforce Open Challenge 8.0. However, the project submission itself contained extremely low-quality, inaccurate data (claiming 'everyone' uses the product), which heavily penalized the Response Quality score. Despite the poor submission, the underlying technology exhibits high innovation and verified utility in the defense and logistics sectors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+33
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+21
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+9
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+94
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+109

Project Details

Description
Arka Aerospaceis in the Drones Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Aviation Aerospace, Space Technology, Logistics Supply-Chain
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline