Unusual Machines Wins $16.9 Million Powerus Order for U.S.-Made Drone Components
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, announced on October 22, 2026 that it received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation (NASDAQ: PUSA), a U.S. defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems.
What the Order Covers
The order covers drone components such as motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters (VTX) for use across Powerus’s unmanned systems portfolio. According to the companies, it expands their commercial relationship as Powerus scales production of autonomous and counter-drone systems.
“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. In addition, Evans said the order “underscores the importance of a reliable domestic supply chain behind those systems.”
Brett Velicovich, Co-founder and President at Powerus, said that 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.”
Six Months of Orders and Investment
The new order comes after an earlier $5 million-plus order from April 2026 for components used in Powerus’s counter-UAS interceptor systems and 10-inch class drones, with deliveries scheduled for completion within the second quarter.
In June, Unusual Machines also made a $30 million strategic equity investment in Powerus. At the same time, the companies said Powerus had no obligation to purchase any specific volume of parts and that the two operate independently. Powerus then completed its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings on October 1, 2026, and now trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PUSA.
Batteries, Headcount and the Balance Sheet
In addition to motors and cameras, the order includes batteries, a category Unusual Machines added this month. On October 19, the company completed its acquisition of Upgrade Energy, a U.S. maker of drone batteries and power systems with an 18,500-square-foot facility in Torrance, California. Unusual Machines also plans to establish battery pack operations in Orlando, Florida.
In its second quarter 2026 shareholder letter, Unusual Machines reported revenue of $16.7 million, up 687% year over year and 106% from the first quarter, with a gross margin of 34.7%. GAAP loss from operations was approximately $7.8 million, including about $5.7 million of non-cash stock compensation, while the adjusted EBITDA loss was about $0.4 million. The company had approximately $229.6 million in cash as of June 30, 2026, and its headcount reached 240 employees by the end of the quarter.
Evans wrote that the company does not expect third-quarter revenue to follow its recent quarterly pattern, since its added labor and capacity are going toward foundational work for expansion in the fourth quarter and into 2027. He also said he believes the company can reach its cash-flow breakeven point by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Strategic Investment Summary
- New Order: Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC) received a $16.9 million purchase order from Powerus Corporation (NASDAQ: PUSA), announced on October 22, 2026.
- Product Scope: The order covers drone components such as motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters.
- Customer Relationship: The order builds on an earlier $5 million-plus order and a $30 million strategic equity investment by Unusual Machines in Powerus.
- Battery Expansion: Following its October 19 acquisition of Upgrade Energy, Unusual Machines now makes drone batteries and power systems.
- Second Quarter Results: Revenue rose 687% year over year to $16.7 million, while the adjusted EBITDA loss was about $0.4 million.
- Cash Position: The company held approximately $229.6 million in cash as of June 30, 2026.
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