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Unusual Machines lands $16.9M drone component order

The order covers motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters for use across Powerus’s unmanned-systems portfolio.

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Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC) announced it received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation for American-made drone components. The order covers motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters (VTX) for use across Powerus’s unmanned-systems portfolio. Unusual Machines said the order expands its commercial relationship with Powerus as Powerus scales production to meet growing demand.

The order follows a previous Powerus order exceeding $5 million, announced in April 2026, and a $30 million strategic equity investment by Unusual Machines in Powerus, disclosed in June 2026. Unusual Machines describes itself as a provider of NDAA-compliant drone components and says it is expanding U.S. manufacturing for defense, enterprise and commercial customers.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Purchase order $16.9 million Powerus order for American-made drone components
Previous Powerus order Exceeding $5 million Announced in April 2026
Strategic equity investment $30 million Unusual Machines investment in Powerus, disclosed in June 2026
NDAA-compliant regulatory
"NDAA-compliant drone components"
NDAA-compliant means that a product, supplier, or company meets the rules in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act that bar certain foreign technologies and require specific security practices. For investors, compliance matters because it determines whether a business can sell to the U.S. government, avoid fines or bans, and reduce supply‑chain or reputational risk—similar to passing a background check that lets you bid on a sensitive contract.
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"video transmitters (VTX)"
autonomous systems technical
"autonomous and counter-drone systems"
Autonomous systems are machines or technology that can operate and make decisions on their own, without needing constant human guidance. They use sensors, software, and rules to perform tasks independently, much like a self-driving car navigating traffic. For investors, understanding autonomous systems is important because they are transforming industries, increasing efficiency, and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.
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"a $30 million strategic equity investment"
A strategic equity investment is when an investor buys ownership in a company not only to earn money from rising share prices or dividends, but also to gain practical benefits like access to technology, distribution channels, management influence, or partnership opportunities. Think of it like buying a stake in a neighbor’s bakery to both share the profits and secure a steady supply of bread — for investors it signals closer ties, can change a company’s direction, and often affects valuation, governance, and long‑term risk and reward.

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How large is UMAC’s new purchase order from Powerus?

Unusual Machines received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation for American-made drone components.

What components are included in UMAC’s Powerus order?

The order covers motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters (VTX) for use across Powerus’s unmanned-systems portfolio.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 22, 2026

 

Unusual Machines, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41961   66-0927642
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

5728 Major Blvd., Suite 250    
Orlando, FL   32819
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (844) 893-7663

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 UMAC NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

   

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On October 22, 2026, Unusual Machines, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation (Nasdaq: PUSA) for American-Made Drone components. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under such section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1  

Press Release dated October 22, 2026

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Unusual Machines, Inc.
     
Date: October 22, 2026 By: /s/ Brian Hoff
  Name:

Brian Hoff

  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Unusual Machines Receives $16.9 Million Purchase Order from Powerus for American-Made Drone Components

 

Order Helps Powerus Scale Production of Autonomous and Counter-Drone Systems to Meet Growing Demand

 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 — Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced that it has received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation (Nasdaq: PUSA), a U.S. defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems.

 

The order covers critical drone components, including motors, batteries, cameras, and video transmitters (VTX), for use across Powerus’s unmanned systems portfolio

 

“The need for effective autonomous and counter-drone systems is growing rapidly, and Powerus is turning that urgency into action,” said Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines. “This latest order builds on our partnership and underscores the importance of a reliable domestic supply chain behind those systems.”

 

The order expands the companies’ commercial relationship as Powerus scales production to meet growing demand. It follows a previous order exceeding $5 million, announced in April 2026, and a $30 million strategic equity investment by Unusual Machines in Powerus, disclosed in June 2026.

 

“The autonomous systems we deliver to our global customers support missions across incredibly complex and evolving operating environments,” said Brett Velicovich, Co-founder and President at Powerus. “Working with Unusual Machines in the U.S. means we can deliver critical products faster and more affordably to our customers, no matter where they are.”

 

About Unusual Machines, Inc.

 

Unusual Machines is a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, focused on building a domestic supply chain for the growing U.S. drone industry. The Company manufactures a broad portfolio of critical components, including flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, video systems, motors, FPV headsets, cameras and, following its acquisition of Upgrade Energy, batteries and power systems. Unusual Machines is expanding U.S. manufacturing to meet increasing demand from defense, enterprise, and commercial customers, while serving the consumer FPV market through its Fat Shark and Rotor Riot brands. According to Fact.MR, the U.S. drone components market represents a $3 billion to $5 billion opportunity. For more information, visit unusualmachines.com.

 

About Powerus

 

Powerus Corporation (formerly Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc., Nasdaq: PUSA) builds and scales unified autonomous systems designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-risk environments, with capabilities spanning heavy-lift platforms, autonomous air systems, autonomous maritime systems, mission systems, training and support, and U.S.-based manufacturing. Powerus Corporation also owns and manages two golf courses in the Orlando, Florida region. On October 1, 2026, Powerus completed its previously announced merger with AGH; shares continue trading on Nasdaq under the symbol PUSA. Learn more at power.us.

 

 

CONTACTS

 

Unusual Machines, Inc.

 


Investor: investors@unusualmachines.com
Media: media@unusualmachines.com

 

Powerus

 

Investor Relations:

Santosh Patel

ir@power.us

404-314-8141

 

Press:

Escalate PR

pr@power.us

 

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