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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.
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 TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$340KofferedOct 2017 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $1.2M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $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.