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Unusual Machines Completes Acquisition of Upgrade Energy, Expanding U.S. Drone Battery Manufacturing

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the completion of its acquisition of DroneNX LLC, operating as Upgrade Energy, a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance drone batteries and power systems.

Originally announced on May 11, 2026, the acquisition expands Unusual Machines' portfolio to include batteries, complementing its existing motors, headsets, and other drone components.

"The U.S. is investing heavily in domestic drone production, but the industrial base is only as strong as the supply chain supporting it," said Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines. "Batteries are an essential part of that equation. Matt and his team have built a strong business with deep expertise in battery technology and manufacturing. This adds a critical piece of the drone powertrain to our business and strengthens our ability to support the industry's next phase of growth."

"Together with Unusual Machines, we're building on Upgrade Energy's battery expertise to expand U.S. production and serve more customers," said Matthew Barnard, CEO of Upgrade Energy. "Combining our capabilities will allow us to play a larger role in the drone supply chain and deliver the performance, availability, and reliability operators depend on."

Ahead of closing, Unusual Machines began scaling battery production and hiring additional personnel at Upgrade Energy's 18,500-square-foot facility in Torrance, California, with plans to establish battery pack operations in Orlando, Florida.

About Unusual Machines, Inc.

Unusual Machines is a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, focused on building a domestic supply chain for the growing U.S. drone industry. The Company manufactures a broad portfolio of critical components, including flight controllers, electronic speed controllers, video systems, motors, FPV headsets, cameras and, following its acquisition of Upgrade Energy, batteries and power systems. Unusual Machines is expanding U.S. manufacturing to meet increasing demand from defense, enterprise, and commercial customers, while serving the consumer FPV market through its Fat Shark and Rotor Riot brands. According to Fact.MR, the U.S. drone components market represents a $3 billion to $5 billion opportunity. For more information, visit unusualmachines.com.

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