Event

Unusual Machines secures U.S. Army order for 3,500 drone motors

Oct 24, 2025 · Commercial Order · Unusual Machines · Subsystems

  • Unusual Machines secured a U.S. Army order to manufacture 3,500 drone motors alongside other drone parts.
  • The Army indicated plans to order an additional 20,000 components in 2026.
  • The contract value was not disclosed.

Unusual Machines is a public U.S. drone component and subsystem company serving the American FPV and small-UAS market. Its portfolio includes Fat Shark FPV video systems, Rotor Riot's drone retail and community channel, Rotor Lab motors and propulsion systems, and pending battery and power-system capabilities through the Upgrade Energy acquisition.

Segment
Subsystems
Event type
Commercial Order
Geography
Orlando · United States