Unusual Machines, Inc.
"Here to serve the American drone industry."
NYSE-listed (UMAC) US drone component maker; Blue UAS-certified Brave F7 flight controller and FPV systems; NDAA compliant.
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC) is a publicly traded American drone component manufacturer headquartered at 5728 Major Blvd, Suite 250, Orlando, Florida 32819. The company was founded in 2019 as AerocarveUS Corporation, rebranded to Unusual Machines, Inc. in July 2022, and completed its NYSE American IPO on February 14, 2024 at $4.00 per share. As of reporting, the company employs approximately 141–250 people.
Unusual Machines designs and manufactures NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS Framework-approved FPV drone components built in the United States, targeting the commercial, defense, and public safety drone markets. Its stated mission is to serve the American drone industry by supplying a domestic, secure alternative to Chinese-sourced drone components.
The company operates through three subsidiaries: Rotor Riot (FPV drone-focused e-commerce marketplace), Fat Shark (ultra-low-latency FPV video goggles, US-manufactured), and Rotor Lab (manufacturing/R&D).
Key products include the Fat Shark HDO+ FPV Headset (dual 1920x1080 OLED displays, 50 degree FOV, built-in DVR, 7-25V input, US-made); the Aura Analog FPV Camera Module (Sony 1/2.8" STARVIS 2 CMOS, 1500 TVL, 150 degree FOV, 5-25V, Blue UAS approved and the only FPV-specific device on the Blue UAS list); the Aura Video Transmitter (5.8GHz, up to 1W/1000mW selectable output, Blue UAS approved, 7-36V, 13g); the Brave F7 Flight Controller (F7 processor, BMI270 IMU, BMP390 barometer, 16MB flash, BetaFlight, 30x30 mount, 10-35V—the first US-made FPV flight controller on the Blue UAS approved list); and the Brave 55A 4-in-1 ESC (32-bit AM32 firmware, 55A continuous/75A burst, 3-8S, DSHOT1200, Blue UAS Certified, 30x30 mount). A full line of US-made drone motors features high-temperature windings and premium EZO bearings.
The company also holds US Army contracts for drone motors and components. Leadership team: CEO/Chairman Dr. Allan Thomas Evans Ph.D.; CFO Brian Hoff; President and COO Drew Camden; CRO Stacy Wright (since January 2026); Founder Jeff Thompson. Investor relations: [email protected].
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Fat Shark HDO+ FPV Headset
US-made dual OLED FPV headset with 1920x1080 resolution per eye, built-in DVR, and 50-degree FOV for drone pilots and military operators.
Brave F7 Flight Controller
First US-made FPV flight controller on the DoD Blue UAS approved list; F7 processor with BMI270 IMU and BetaFlight firmware.
Brave 55A 4-in-1 ESC
Blue UAS Certified 4-in-1 electronic speed controller with 55A continuous / 75A burst rating and DSHOT1200 protocol support, made in the USA.
Aura Analog FPV Camera Module
Only FPV-specific camera on the DoD Blue UAS approved list; Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, 1500 TVL, 150-degree FOV for defense and commercial drone applications.
Contact Unusual Machines, Inc.
WEBSITE
https://www.unusualmachines.com/PHONE
+1 720 383 8983HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2019
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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