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Unusual Machines Acquires Rotor Lab for $7M to Boost Drone Motor Production and US Manufacturing
ByAinvest
Sunday, Jul 13, 2025 4:35 am ET1min read
Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE:UMAC) is acquiring Rotor Lab for $7 million to boost its drone motor production and US manufacturing. Rotor Lab develops high-performance motors for commercial and defense drone applications. The acquisition includes a $3 million earnout component and will enable Unusual Machines to produce motors at its new US-based factory in Orlando, Florida, starting in September.
Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of drone components and drones, has announced the acquisition of Rotor Lab for $7 million. The acquisition includes a $3 million earnout component and is aimed at bolstering Unusual Machines' drone motor production and expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities [1].Rotor Lab, a developer of high-performance motors for commercial and defense drone applications, will be integrated into Unusual Machines' operations. The acquisition will enable Unusual Machines to produce motors at its new U.S.-based factory in Orlando, Florida, starting in September [1].
The acquisition aligns with Unusual Machines' strategic goal of becoming a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier in the fast-growing 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 [1].
Unusual Machines has been expanding its operations and increasing domestic hiring, with Stacy Wright, Executive Vice President of Revenue, leading the charge. Wright, who was promoted from Rotor Riot, has been instrumental in scaling operations and laying the foundation for sustained growth [1].
The acquisition of Rotor Lab is part of a broader push by Unusual Machines to accelerate growth and expand into the enterprise, defense, and STEM sectors. The company is also investing in NDAA-compliant, U.S.-built drone motors and components, which will be produced at its Orlando facility [1].
The acquisition of Rotor Lab is expected to enhance Unusual Machines' market position and provide it with a competitive edge in the drone motor market. With the new facility in Orlando, Unusual Machines will be able to meet the growing demand for high-quality drone motors in the U.S. market [1].
References:
[1] https://www.newswire.com/news/unusual-machines-inc-promotes-stacy-wright-to-executive-vice-president-of
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-defense-secretary-fast-tracking-152000924.html
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