Go-to-market

Hummingbird’s go-to-market is structured in three phases, allowing us to validate technology, generate early revenue, and scale city-by-city with both centralized operations and decentralized infrastructure.

How is on-chain tx volume estimated?

On-chain transaction volume is calculated based on continuous station liveness signals and drone mission events.

Per Dock Station

• 1 tx /minute (liveness/status) = 1440 tx/day

Per Drone Mission

• 1 tx / drone dock event

• 1 tx / charge started event

• 1 tx / charge completed event

• 1 tx / mission billing

How is number of flights estimated?

With these assumptions, a dronce could make 12 flights maximum in a day. Assuming a load of 80%, we count 10 flights / drone / day

• Average flight assumed to be 1 hour

• Average charging time assumed to be 1 hour

• Average load ~80%

Phase 1: MVP Deployment (Q1-Q2 2026)

Deliverables of Phase 1

• 2 drones and 4 charging stations.

• Web-based app for mission execution and live stream viewing.

• Miner dashboard for station onboarding and uptime tracking.

• Protocol integration for machine identities, proof of liveness, and on-chain incentives.

• Location: Mid-sized U.S. smart city.

• Hardware: refer to the section on Technical Approach & MVP Architecture.

• Use Cases: Aerial filming, photogrammetry, emergency response, and real-time surveillance.

• Support: Formal city partnership with direct collaboration on deployment, real-world usage, and PR and marketing collaboration.

• Parallel Development: While executing the MVP, we are also:

  • Designing custom drone and station hardware for Phase 2.

  • Exploring additional use cases post-MVP, including last-mile logistics with regional delivery providers like UPS.

• Why it matters: This marks the first public deployment of a DePIN network in partnership with a U.S. government agency, setting a precedent for decentralized infrastructure adoption in the public sector.

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Phase 2: Production Rollout (Q3-Q4 2026)

KPIs for Phase 2

• First city, 20 charging stations, 7 drones

• 860,000 transactions/mo

• 2,100 missions/mo

• Transition to Production:

  • Full deployment of the Hummingbird app (desktop + mobile).

  • Start of real client billing and stablecoin-based payments to station operators.

• Fleet Expansion:

  • Scale up drone fleet across the city.

  • Simultaneously launch last-mile delivery vertical, leveraging new drone models (or cargo adaptors) compatible with our charging infrastructure.

• Client Model:

  • B2B-focused: No consumer access in this phase.

  • Serve government partners and private delivery companies.

• Coverage Goal:

  • Full city coverage by EoY 2026 (~20 stations, 7 drones).

• Protocol Functionality:

  • Native token ($HB) powers incentive layers for station uptime, electricity, task routing, and logging.

  • Fully operational on-chain liveness proofs, task confirmations, and mission-level metadata.

• Key Milestones:

  • Custom hardware launched.

  • Onboarding contributors via web UI.

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Phase 3: Multi-City Expansion (2027 Onward)

KPIs for Phase 3

• 3 cities, 80 charging stations, 40 drones

• 3.5M transactions/mo

• 12,000 missions/mo

• Launch Targets:

  • Focus on cities with ~1M+ population, starting with 2–3 flagship markets.

  • Launch select suburban hubs for last-mile logistics.

• Scalability:

  • Charging station layer scales independently through DePIN incentives.

  • Hummingbird remains the primary fleet operator for service quality, insurance, and revenue accountability.

  • Partners/operators deploy stations permissionlessly and earn based on uptime and usage.

• Client Expansion:

  • Public sector clients in new regions.

  • Regional logistics partners (UPS-type deals).