Proof of Usefulness Report

Hylio

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+532
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Hylio is a verified, high-traction agricultural robotics company generating estimated $11M+ annual revenue with significant regulatory moats (FAA swarm approval). While the submission itself contained poor quality data (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and providing confusing revenue figures), external verification confirms exceptional real-world utility, strong market timing in precision agriculture, and a robust technology stack. The project scores highly on verifiable traction and utility, though the submission quality penalty and niche audience focus (AgTech vs. Mass Market) moderate the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+178.13
Audience Reach Impact+32.50
Technical Innovation+103.50
Evidence Of Traction+183.75
Market Timing Relevance+45.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+544.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+532

Project Details

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Description
Hylio provides a proprietary, crop-spraying UAV system to businesses in the agricultural sector. Hylio’s technology allows their clients to perform autonomous spraying of agrochemicals over crops at substantially cheaper and faster rates than traditional methods. The robustness of Hylio’s technology also allows for clients to service markets which were previously restricted due to geographical challenges, unlocking untapped revenue streams.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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