Freedom Manufacturing
Disabled Veteran-Owned Defense Technology Company
Our Mission
Freedom Manufacturing is a disabled veteran–owned company backed by Startup Central, dedicated to building advanced defense products for the warfighter. Powered by Startup Central's team of shamans in product development, AI, machining, and electronics, the company combines battlefield insight with cutting-edge capability. Its mission is simple: deliver reliable, builder-made solutions that strengthen America's defense.
EW-NSTAI Technology
Our flagship Electronic Warfare - Next-Generation Situational Threat Analysis Intelligence system represents the cutting-edge of battlefield awareness technology.
Real-time 2D Positional Tracking
Go beyond simple bearing detection. Our system provides a live, top-down view of the drone's flight path and maneuvering, allowing you to track its precise location and trajectory relative to your asset, not just its general direction.
Immunity to Modern RF Countermeasures
Unlike traditional systems that listen for command links, DroneID targets the drone's unavoidable emissions. This makes it highly effective against threats using encrypted or frequency-hopping radios, or even completely autonomous drones operating under radio silence.
Covert Intent Analysis
Operating with zero emissions (100% passive), the system covertly provides critical intelligence on the drone's behavior. By analyzing the EM signature, it can distinguish between a drone simply transiting the area versus one that is hovering (potential surveillance) or maneuvering aggressively (potential attack), enabling a faster and more effective response.
Leadership Team
Matt Quisenberry
CEO, Freedom Manufacturing
Matt Quisenberry is the CEO of Freedom Manufacturing, a disabled veteran–owned company producing advanced defense products for the warfighter. A U.S. military veteran with a background in operations and leadership, he brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced in the field. Backed by Startup Central and its team of shamans, he is committed to delivering builder-driven solutions that directly support and protect those on the front lines.
Clay Richardson
CTO, Freedom Manufacturing & CEO, Startup Central
Clay Richardson brings expertise in AI, RF, Drone and Electronic Warfare, hardware prototyping, and Internet scale infrastructure. With extensive experience in sensors, custom software development, and information systems, Clay approaches business and financial engineering as solutions to align interests in the Battlefield of Ideas. His mantra "putting Adventure back into Venture Capital" drives Startup Central's commitment to hands-on innovation and practical manufacturing solutions at every scale.
Backed by Startup Central
America's first fully integrated startup manufacturing hub and VC accelerator
