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Drone Amplified

Lincoln, US · Founded 2017 · 1 known investors

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Drone Amplified develops drone payloads and integrates drone systems for aerial operations, with a focus on aerial ignition for wildfire management and controlled burns. Its products, including the IGNIS II ignition system and D.A. Strobe safety light, serve fire crews and public safety agencies for tasks such as controlled burns, avalanche control, and search and rescue.

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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

Investors · 1

Invest NebraskaLincoln · $250K

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
Avinc11 shared keywordsAV develops integrated defense technology and intelligent systems for military use across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains. It serves defense and warfighter customers with engineered solutions designed for reliability and scale.
Inspiredflight10 shared keywordsInspired Flight develops drones along with a cloud-based software suite (Inspired Ground Control, Elevate, and PilotGo) for managing drone operations, including pilot authentication, preflight checklists, and payload integration. It also offers tiered drone protection and support plans (Inspired Care) covering warranty, maintenance, repairs, and technical support for drone operators.
Skyfront7 shared keywordsSkyfront develops long-endurance hybrid-electric drones for defense and commercial applications, including surveillance and detection missions. The company's Perimeter drone achieves up to 13 hours of flight time while carrying large sensor payloads at a lower cost than traditional manned aircraft.
Aquiline Drones6 shared keywordsAquiline Drones develops US-made industrial drones and an AI machine-vision engine, and operates a distributed manufacturing and service ecosystem built on cloud, IoT, and AI. It offers drone franchises, FAA Part 107 pilot training, and in-house drone insurance, serving commercial, infrastructure, energy/utility, security, and government customers with applications such as graffiti removal, spray washing, and inspections.

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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.

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 develops drone payloads and integrates drone systems for aerial operations, with a focus on aerial ignition for wildfire management and controlled burns. Its products, including the IGNIS II ignition system and D.A. Strobe safety light, serve fire crews and public safety agencies for tasks such as controlled burns, avalanche control, and search and rescue.
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.