Proof of Usefulness Report

Drone Helpline

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Drone Helpline is a verified non-profit initiative incubated at IIM Calcutta, addressing a valid regulatory need in India's drone sector. However, the submission is of extremely low quality, using placeholder text ('AncientGale') and verifiable false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the project has legitimate social utility and a small but real footprint (approx. 1.7K YouTube subscribers, active helpline), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of specific evidence in the application and the niche nature of the actual traction compared to the hyperbolic claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+4.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+40
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+42

Project Details

Description
Our main aim is to help the entire Drone Community grow more responsible towards latest rules and regulations laid down by DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION (DGCA) under Ministry of Civil Aviation and make the sky safer for everyone to fly.

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