Proof of Usefulness Report

Skylark Drones

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+344
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Skylark Drones is a verified, high-potential Series A startup providing enterprise drone analytics for mining and infrastructure. External validation confirms ~50+ employees, ~$6M in funding, and major clients like Tata Steel. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing false claims ('reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate financial labels ('marketcap'). The project receives high scores for Utility and Innovation based on verified reality, but is heavily penalized on Quality Factors and Audience Reach due to the inaccurate and low-effort submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+63.8
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+3.0
Subtotal+362.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+344

Project Details

Project URL
skylarkdrones.com
Description
Skylark Drones was born out of the need to use disruptive technologies such as drones to help transform the way roads and highways are planned, our food is produced and farmers are taken care of, minerals and metals are mined and pipelines carrying valuable resources are monitored.\n\nWe integrate drone solutions into scalable real-world applications that benefit enterprises and the community at large while making sure authenticity takes precedence along with increasing productivity, saving costs and lives.

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