Guardian RF
YC S24Washington, US · Founded 2024 · 15 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Guardian RF builds sensing technology to provide visibility and monitoring of low-altitude airspace. The company serves operators and stakeholders requiring airspace awareness and management capabilities.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Guardian RF was founded in 2024 by Lucas Raskin, John Andrzejewski, and Eli Kerstein.
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Lucas Raskinin𝕏Co-founder · Chief Executive OfficerFounder of Guardian RF, which develops sensing technology for low-altitude airspace monitoring and awareness. Brings a physics background to building counter-unmanned aircraft systems.30 Under 30 2026
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John AndrzejewskiinCo-FounderJohn Andrzejewski studied physics at Georgetown University and is now working on counter-UAS technology at Guardian RF.30 Under 30 2026
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Eli KersteininCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerEli Kerstein has backgrounds in physics and computer science and works on counter UAS systems at Guardian RF.30 Under 30 2026
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedMay 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
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Competitors · 2
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Dedrone4 shared keywordsDedrone provides an AI/ML-powered airspace security platform that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates unauthorized drone threats while enabling authorized drone operations. The company's comprehensive counter-drone solution combines multiple sensor types, autonomous command and control software, and smart jamming technology tailored to protect critical infrastructure, government facilities, and sensitive airspace.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Guardian RF do?
- Guardian RF builds sensing technology to provide visibility and monitoring of low-altitude airspace. The company serves operators and stakeholders requiring airspace awareness and management capabilities.
- Who founded Guardian RF?
- Guardian RF was founded by Lucas Raskin, John Andrzejewski, Eli Kerstein in 2024.
- Who are Guardian RF's investors?
- Guardian RF's investors include Region Cuatro, Y Combinator, Space Capital.
- Where is Guardian RF headquartered?
- Guardian RF is headquartered in Washington, US.