Unusual Machines Completes Acquisition of Upgrade Energy, Expanding U.S. Drone Battery Manufacturing
Unusual Machines completed its acquisition of DroneNX LLC, operating as Upgrade Energy, a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance drone batteries and power systems. The deal, originally announced May 11, 2026, adds batteries to UMAC's NDAA-compliant component portfolio alongside motors, headsets, and other drone parts, with production at an 18,500-square-foot Torrance, California facility and planned battery pack operations in Orlando, Florida. No purchase price or deal terms were disclosed; the strategic rationale centers on vertical integration into the drone powertrain amid growing U.S.
Key figures
- Facility sqft
- 18500
- Us drone components market
- $3 billion to $5 billion
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