Frequently asked questions

The most frequent pickleball injuries involve the knee (29.1%), lower leg and foot (26.9%), shoulder (22.2%), back (19.9%), and elbow (18.4%), according to a nationwide study of 1,758 players with an average age of 63 years. Nearly 69% of players reported at least one injury over a 12-month period, and 41% were serious enough to stop play for at least a day. Injury predictors include being male, playing more frequently, having fewer than five years of experience, and undervaluing injury prevention practices. source: www.sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com.

Older players—particularly those over 50—are especially vulnerable. Around 91% of pickleball injuries occur in this age range, with wrist fractures being the top traumatic injury due to falls, especially among women, who experience about 68% of fracture cases source: pickleballrookie.com

Injury prevention starts with proper preparation and conditioning. Sports physicians emphasize the importance of warming up, strength and mobility training, and load management to minimize repetitive stress on joints and soft tissue. Source:  avidsportsmed.com. Wearing court-specific shoes helps prevent ankle sprains caused by quick lateral movements, while developing core stability and balance reduces the risk of falls and collisions source: www.pickleballrookie.com.

Players should also pay attention to technique and recovery time. Overuse conditions like “pickleball elbow,” shoulder impingement, and calf strains often result from repetitive swinging, sudden lunges, and inadequate rest. Regular movement assessments and strength programs tailored to these common stress points can dramatically reduce long-term injury risk. Source: www.cedars-sinai.org

Drona-AI is an intelligent movement analysis platform designed specifically for pickleball players. Using advanced AI, it studies how you move on the court, identifies strained or overused muscles, bones, and joints, and delivers targeted workout recommendations. The goal? Help you stay fit, play at your best, and reduce the risk of injuries that can sideline your game.

Drona-AI is powered by state-of-the-art Computer Vision and Machine Learning technology. Trained on extensive movement data, biomechanics insights, and physical training methodologies, it analyzes your on-court movements from video footage.

It then translates complex motion patterns into simple, actionable conditioning recommendations tailored specifically to your body and playing style.

Drona-AI categorizes your movements on a High / Medium / Low intensity scale and provides a detailed analysis of their physical impact.

You’ll receive:

• A breakdown of movement stress and potential injury risks
• Targeted workout recommendations
  Exercises categorized as Simple, Moderate, or Advanced
  Beginner, Intermediate, and Pro-level repetitions
• You can choose the intensity and progression level that fits your fitness journey and put the plan into action immediately.

All you need is your smartphone or tablet camera.

Simply follow the easy recording instructions provided on the home page to capture the right angles and ensure accurate analysis. No special equipment required.

Depending on server availability, the analysis may take a few minutes to an hour.

We’re continuously optimizing our infrastructure to deliver faster turnaround times as usage grows.

You will be surprised how accurate it is, and it will only get smarter when usage grows. Drona-AI never stops learning.

Drona-AI has handpicked around 150 workouts that are easy to perform, do not require hard to setup equipments and have the greatest impact on the targeted muscles, bones and joints. However, you can also use the focus areas identified by Drona-AI and follow any other workout regimen available out there.

Drona-AI offers simple, transparent pricing:

$14.99 per video analysis.

Each analysis covers the player(s) closest to the camera in the submitted video and includes a full movement breakdown and personalized workout recommendations.

Yes. We don't store any sensitive data that can jeopardize your security. For the rest, data privacy and security are a top priority. All uploaded videos and analysis results are securely processed and stored using industry-standard encryption and data protection protocols.

We do not sell your data, and your content is used solely to generate your personalized analysis.

Currently, Drona-AI is optimized specifically for pickleball. The system has been trained to understand the unique movement patterns, footwork, rotation mechanics, and joint stresses associated with the sport.

We may expand into other sports in the future, but for now, our focus is helping pickleball players perform better and stay injury-free.

The name “Drona” is inspired by the legendary teacher from Hindu mythology called Mahabharat, known for precision, discipline, and mastery in training many fierce warriors. Just like a great coach, Drona-AI observes, analyzes, and guides you toward improvement — helping you train smarter, move better, and play longer.