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Unusual Machines Acquires Rotor Lab, Enhancing Drone Component Portfolio
ByAinvest
Thursday, Sep 4, 2025 9:23 am ET1min read
Unusual Machines has completed its acquisition of Rotor Lab, a drone motor maker. The acquisition expands Unusual Machines' product portfolio and increases its market reach. Rotor Lab's motors will be integrated into Unusual Machines' existing products, enhancing the company's offerings in the drone components and drones market. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Unusual Machines' position in the industry.
Orlando, FL / September 2, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, has completed its acquisition of Rotor Lab Pty Ltd, an Australian developer of electric motors and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The all-stock transaction, valued at $7.0 million, including a $3.0 million earnout, was originally announced on June 13, 2025 [1].The acquisition will expand Unusual Machines' product portfolio by integrating Rotor Lab's high-performance motors used in both commercial and defense applications. These motors, including the 2207, 2807, and 3220 sizes, will be among the first produced at Unusual Machines' new motor facility in Orlando, Florida, scheduled to open in September 2025 [1].
Rotor Lab's Canberra site will continue to operate as an engineering hub for motor design and prototyping, complementing Unusual Machines' U.S. manufacturing operations. Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines, stated, "This acquisition adds valuable engineering expertise, proven prototyping processes, and a second production location for Unusual Machines" [1].
Andrew Simpson, formerly the CEO of Rotor Lab, will serve as Vice President of Motor Production at Unusual Machines and continue to lead Rotor Lab's operations. The integration of Rotor Lab's capabilities is expected to accelerate execution and deliver better motors to customers faster [1].
The acquisition aligns with Unusual Machines' strategy to become a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to 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].
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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/UMAC/unusual-machines-closes-acquisition-of-rotor-79eehpu5q20g.html
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