Unusual Machines Receives Initial Order from Performance Drone Works for $3.75 Million as Part of a Strategic Supplier Relationship

Unusual Machines (NASDAQ:UMAC) announced a $3.75 million purchase order from Performance Drone Works dated December 22, 2025 to support scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program.

Rhea-AI Summary

Unusual Machines (NASDAQ:UMAC) announced a $3.75 million purchase order from Performance Drone Works dated December 22, 2025 to support scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program.

The order is part of a strategic supplier relationship and follows Unusual Machines' recent investments in U.S.-based manufacturing, including domestic motor production and dedicated space for headset assembly and future production activities.

Positive

• $3.75 million purchase order from Performance Drone Works
• Order supports scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program
• Follows investments in U.S.-based motor production and headset assembly space

Negative

• None.

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News Market Reaction – UMAC

In the Dec 23 session, UMAC gained 9.24%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +9.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Unu...

Analysis

The stock moved +9.2% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Unusual Machines securing a $3.75 million initial purchase order from Performance Drone Works and being named a strategic supplier for PDW’s AM-FPV program. Prior contract wins sometimes saw muted or negative follow-through, so investors watching a sharp move might have evaluated whether this order signaled a more durable revenue ramp or simply extended the existing pattern of contract headlines.

Key Figures

PDW purchase order: $3.75 million

PDW purchase order

$3.75 million

Initial order to support PDW’s AM-FPV program

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 15

5 events

1. Dec 15

   Customer recognition

   24h Move

   -9.3%

   Customers selected for Army PBAS Tranche 1.1 highlighting U.S. unmanned capabilities.

2. Dec 12

   Customer order

   24h Move

   -7.9%

   Supplying Campus Guardian Angel with U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant drone components.

3. Dec 08

   Supplier agreement

   24h Move

   +3.9%

   Strategic supplier agreement with Dynamic Aerospace Systems for NDAA-compliant components.

4. Dec 04

   Corporate governance

   24h Move

   +6.1%

   Adjournment and rescheduling of Annual Meeting to secure quorum and elect directors.

5. Nov 12

   Strategic investment

   24h Move

   -1.2%

   XTI buys Drone Nerds; UMAC commits $25M strategic investment via convertible preferred.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / December 22, 2025 / Unusual Machines today announced it has received a purchase order from Performance Drone Works (PDW) valued at $3.75 million to support the scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program and investment in America's sUAS supply base.

"PDW is an impressive company building mission-focused drone platforms in the U.S. We're pleased they have chosen to work with us as a strategic supplier in strengthening the domestic drone infrastructure," said Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines. "This order reflects the progress we've made in building a domestic manufacturing base for critical drone components aligned with national priorities."

"We are making a big investment in compliant FPV inventory as we scale to meet demand. This partnership provides critical components, at speed, right here at home," said Ryan Gury, CEO and Co-founder of PDW.

The PDW order follows the Company's recent investments in U.S.-based manufacturing, including domestic motor production and dedicated space to support headset assembly and future production activities.

About Unusual Machines

Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio, which includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV (first-person view) ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots. The Company also retails small, acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the curated Rotor Riot ecommerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at $17.5 billion and is set to top $115 billion by 2032. For more information, please visit unusualmachines.com.

Investor Contact:

CS Investor Relations
investors@unusualmachines.com

Media Contact:

media@unusualmachines.com

About Performance Drone Works

PDW is a Huntsville, Alabama-based defense technology company and leading manufacturer of combat robotics deployed by customers across every branch of the United States military. In August 2025, PDW opened Drone Factory 01, a 90,000 square foot manufacturing facility purpose-built to support rapid iteration and full-rate production of the C100 multi-mission unmanned aircraft system and the AM-FPV attritable munition. In September 2025, PDW received a $20.9 million award from the U.S. Army to supply C100 UAS and Multi-Mission Payloads in support of the Army's Transformation in Contact initiative, marking the third C100 contract under the Company Direct Requirement for Medium Range Reconnaissance.

Contact:

press@pdw.ai

SOURCE: Unusual Machines

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

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What did Unusual Machines announce on December 22, 2025 regarding UMAC?

Unusual Machines announced a $3.75 million purchase order from Performance Drone Works to support PDW's AM-FPV program.

How does the $3.75M PDW order affect Unusual Machines' manufacturing plans (UMAC)?

The order aligns with Unusual Machines' recent investments in U.S.-based motor production and dedicated headset assembly space.

Who is the customer for Unusual Machines' $3.75M order (UMAC)?

The customer is Performance Drone Works (PDW), which is scaling its AM-FPV program.

When was the UMAC purchase order from PDW announced?

The company announced the PDW purchase order on December 22, 2025.

What program will the UMAC $3.75M order support for PDW?

The order will support scaling of PDW's AM-FPV program and investment in America's sUAS supply base.

Does the UMAC announcement mention prior manufacturing investments?

Yes; it references recent investments in domestic motor production and space for headset assembly and future production.