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Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC) adds 14,000-sq-ft Orlando battery facility

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Unusual Machines, Inc. entered into a long-term lease with FGHP Triplex, LLC for approximately 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida. The facility is intended to support the company’s growing battery business tied to its planned acquisition of Upgrade Energy, which is expected to close by mid-third quarter of 2026.

Upgrade Energy currently operates from an approximately 18,500-square-foot facility in California focused on battery and power systems production, and the new Orlando site is expected to complement these operations and expand domestic capacity. Unusual Machines manufactures NDAA-compliant drone components and FPV products and aims to be a Tier-1 parts supplier to the U.S. drone industry, citing a global drone accessories market valued at $17.5 billion and projected to reach $115 billion by 2032.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
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Orlando facility size 14,000 square feet New manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida
Upgrade Energy facility size 18,500 square feet Existing California battery and power systems production site
Acquisition timing mid-third quarter of 2026 Expected closing of Upgrade Energy acquisition
Current drone accessories market $17.5 billion Global drone accessories market value cited from Fact.MR
Projected drone accessories market $115 billion Projected 2032 global drone accessories market size
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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) June 25, 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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On June 25, 2026, Unusual Machines, Inc. (the “Company”)as tenant entered into a long-term lease with FGHP Triplex, LLC as landlord. A copy of the lease is filed as Exhibit 10.1.

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On June 25, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the signing of a lease for approximately 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida to support the Company’s growing battery business. 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.   Exhibit
10.1   Lease for Battery Facility in Orlando
99.1   Press Release dated June 25, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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: June 25, 2026 By: /s/ Brian Hoff
  Name:

Brian Hoff

  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Unusual Machines Expands Orlando Manufacturing Footprint to Support Battery Operations

 

New 14,000-square-foot facility builds on Upgrade Energy’s existing operations ahead of the anticipated acquisition, expanding domestic battery production capacity

 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2026 — Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the signing of a lease for approximately 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida. The facility will support the Company’s growing battery business in connection with its planned acquisition of Upgrade Energy, which is expected to close by mid-third quarter of 2026.

 

Upgrade Energy currently operates from an approximately 18,500-square-foot facility in California focused on battery and power systems production. As the companies prepare for the anticipated closing of the acquisition, Unusual Machines is taking steps to support the continued scaling of those operations while adding manufacturing capacity in Orlando to support future growth.

 

“Battery systems are critical, and several batteries are generally used with each drone,” said Allan Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Unusual Machines. “This facility supports the next phase of our growth and expands our domestic manufacturing capabilities so we can be sure our customers get the parts they need.” 

 

The Orlando facility is expected to complement Upgrade Energy’s existing California operations and support the continued growth of the Company’s battery and power systems business in the United States.

 

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.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s acquisition of Upgrade Energy, growth and expansion of  the Company’s domestic manufacturing.  Forward-looking statements are often identifiable by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for making each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by the Company and its expectations of the future, about which the Company cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our reliance on third parties to deliver parts needed to manufacture our drone components; risks related to inventory management and potential obsolescence; uncertainty regarding government procurement programs and timelines; risks associated with our rapid expansion, the meeting of closing conditions and the various risk factors relating to manufacturing and other risks described within the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our Prospectus Supplement dated March 19, 2026. . The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances, except as required by law.

 

Investor Contact:

 

investors@unusualmachines.com

 

Media Contact:

 

media@unusualmachines.com

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FAQ

What did Unusual Machines (UMAC) announce in this 8-K filing?

Unusual Machines announced a long-term lease for about 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida. The new facility is intended to support its expanding battery business and complement existing operations linked to the planned acquisition of Upgrade Energy.

How does the new Orlando facility support Unusual Machines (UMAC) battery strategy?

The Orlando facility will provide approximately 14,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing and operations for battery systems. It is expected to complement Upgrade Energy’s existing California site and help scale domestic battery and power systems production for Unusual Machines’ drone components business.

What is the relationship between Unusual Machines (UMAC) and Upgrade Energy?

Unusual Machines plans to acquire Upgrade Energy, which currently operates an approximately 18,500-square-foot California facility focused on battery and power systems. The companies are preparing for the anticipated closing of this acquisition, expected by mid-third quarter of 2026, by expanding related manufacturing capacity.

How large is Upgrade Energy’s current production facility compared with UMAC’s new site?

Upgrade Energy currently operates from an approximately 18,500-square-foot facility in California focused on battery and power systems. Unusual Machines’ new Orlando lease covers about 14,000 square feet, creating a second domestic location intended to complement and support continued scaling of these operations.

What market opportunity does Unusual Machines (UMAC) reference for its drone components?

Unusual Machines cites Fact.MR data indicating the global drone accessories market is valued at $17.5 billion today and projected to reach $115 billion by 2032. The company aims to be a Tier-1 parts supplier within this fast-growing U.S. drone industry segment.

What products and brands are part of Unusual Machines (UMAC) portfolio?

Unusual Machines manufactures and sells NDAA-compliant drone components and drones across brands including Fat Shark, known for FPV ultra-low latency video goggles. It also retails small acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the Rotor Riot ecommerce store, targeting the growing drone enthusiast market.

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