Unusual Machines Acquires Upgrade Energy Expanding Drone Battery Manufacturing
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ORLANDO, Fla., October 19, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Unusual Machines, a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, has completed its acquisition of Upgrade Energy, a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance drone batteries and power systems. This move expands Unusual Machines' portfolio to include batteries, complementing its existing motors, headsets, and other drone components. The acquisition, originally announced on May 11, 2026, marks a significant step in Unusual Machines' strategy to strengthen its supply chain and support the growing U.S. drone industry.
To integrate Upgrade Energy's business, Unusual Machines has begun scaling battery production and hiring additional personnel at Upgrade Energy's 18,500-square-foot facility in Torrance, California. The company also plans to establish battery pack operations in Orlando, Florida, to further expand its manufacturing capabilities.
Unusual Machines is a key player in the U.S. drone components market, focusing on building a domestic supply chain for the growing industry. The company manufactures a broad portfolio of critical components, including flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, video systems, motors, FPV headsets, cameras, and now batteries and power systems. Unusual Machines is expanding U.S. manufacturing to meet increasing demand from defense, enterprise, commercial, and consumer customers.
According to Fact.MR, the U.S. drone components market represents a $3 billion to $5 billion opportunity. Unusual Machines is well-positioned to capitalize on this market, with its NDAA-compliant components and expanding product offerings. The acquisition is subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are intended to protect the company from certain legal risks. Unusual Machines' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, is available at the SEC's website.
The acquisition is expected to enhance Unusual Machines' competitive position in the U.S. drone market, providing a comprehensive range of components to meet the diverse needs of its customers. With the addition of high-performance batteries and power systems, Unusual Machines is better positioned to support the industry's next phase of growth, driven by increased investment in domestic drone production.