Drone Amplified is a drone company that grew out of federally funded scientific research at the University of Nebraska (NU).
Drone Amplified was founded by a computer science professor at the University of Nebraska with initial research supported by a federal grant from the National Science Foundation. Drone Amplified’s technology enables task-focused, integrated, autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to conduct operations where people cannot safely reach. The primary application of Drone Amplified’s IGNIS systems are wildfire prevention and protection for firefighters.
Drone Amplified products are manufactured in Lincoln, Nebraska and employ graduates of the University of Nebraska. These drones enable faster detection and more efficient firefighting, reducing economic losses from wildfires while lowering operational costs. Their use drives growth in the drone industry, creates jobs, and fosters innovation in technology and workforce skills. Additionally, drones help protect key sectors like agriculture and tourism, safeguard infrastructure, and enhance community resilience, contributing to sustained economic stability and growth.
The presence of the NU system is an essential component of the state and local economies, as tens of thousands of Nebraskans are employed directly or indirectly as a result of the NU system. The NU system supports 52,335 jobs in the state, meaning one of every 20 Nebraskans are employed directly or indirectly by the NU system and affiliates.