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Drone Amplified

Lincoln, US · Founded 2017 · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Drone Amplified builds drone-based ignition systems for wildfire ignition, avalanche control mitigation, and UAS integrations in demanding operational environments. The company originated from a research lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and serves crews conducting hazardous fire and avalanche operations.

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Founders & leadership

Drone Amplified was founded in 2017 by SEBASTIAN ELBAUM and CARRICK DETWEILER.

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SEBASTIAN ELBAUMCo-founder
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CARRICK DETWEILERCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerCarrick Detweiler is co-founder and CEO of Drone Amplified, which develops drone systems for wildfire management and ignition operations. The company originated from research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$600KofferedSep 2018 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • SEBASTIAN ELBAUMDirector
  • CARRICK DETWEILERExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$600K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$340KofferedOct 2017 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • SEBASTIAN ELBAUMExecutive Officer, Director
  • CARRICK DETWEILERExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$340K
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase II2020$1.2M
National Science FoundationPhase I2019$225K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Drone Amplified do?
Drone Amplified builds drone-based ignition systems for wildfire ignition, avalanche control mitigation, and UAS integrations in demanding operational environments. The company originated from a research lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and serves crews conducting hazardous fire and avalanche operations.
Who founded Drone Amplified?
Drone Amplified was founded by SEBASTIAN ELBAUM, CARRICK DETWEILER in 2017.
Who are Drone Amplified's investors?
Drone Amplified's investors include Invest Nebraska.
Where is Drone Amplified headquartered?
Drone Amplified is headquartered in Lincoln, US.