Proof of Usefulness Report

WhirlyVision

Analysis completed on 2/5/2026

+93
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

WhirlyVision appears to be a niche drone service cooperative rather than a scalable technology platform. The submission relies heavily on buzzwords and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most unique... on the planet'). The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false given the stated $50k market cap and team size of 6. While the project exists and has a verifiable web presence, the business model resembles a multi-level marketing structure or local service agency rather than a high-growth tech startup. The 'Audience Reach' and 'Evidence of Traction' scores are heavily penalized due to the misleading information provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+37.5
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+110
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+94

Project Details

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Description
WhirlyVision, a newly-created global brand initiative officially announced at the Commercial UAV Expo, September 2022, is designed to provide a "One-Stop" solution for drone service providers, drone manufacturers, and drone consumers, by establishing a global service brand with a business development model, a collaborative network, and an ecommerce resource, that symbiotically interconnects drone service providers, manufacturers, and consumers, across multiple interests and industries, both locally and globally. WhirlyVision is the most unique and innovative "Pilot-Centric" commercial business model on the planet that operates as a licensed-based Membership Cooperative, and was envisioned due to the exponential proliferation of commercial drone pilots and the chaotic operating nature of the commercial drone industry, though most importantly, due to the lack of a recognizable global service brand and an operational network for such a technically-specific industry. The WhirlyVision Membership Cooperative was created for the purposes of establishing the WhirlyVision global service brand, while at the same time, advancing the technical expertise and elevating the professionalism of the commercial drone industry, and to offer independent commercial drone pilots an "Unparalleled" entrepreneurial opportunity that is vast superior to any employment, do-it-yourself, or franchise option in the commercial drone industry. Invited and endorsed as a Strategic Partner on behalf of the World UAV Federation, the WhirlyVision business model is unlike anything ever developed before, and is designed to be the global service center of the commercial drone industry. To learn more about WhirlyVision and the WhirlyVision Membership Cooperative, please visit our website at WhirlyVision.com.

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