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Investing.com -- Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC) stock surged 8.4% on Wednesday after the company announced a significant order from the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division for 3,500 NDAA-compliant drone motors.
The order, which will support the Army’s deployment of new Attritable Battlefield Enabler (A.B.E.) V1.01 drones, includes motors produced at Unusual Machines’ new U.S.-based manufacturing facility. The contract also covers additional NDAA-compliant components including the Aura Analog Camera, Aura VTX, Brave Flight Controller, and Brave ESC.
According to the company, the Army has indicated plans to expand procurement with a potential additional order of 20,000 components, including motors, from Unusual Machines in 2026.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Brown, Robotics, Automation & Innovation Directorate for the 101st Airborne Division, highlighted the importance of the order: "Supporting American businesses means building the strength we rely on in the field--it ensures our systems are trustworthy and built to our standards. The ability to train like we fight, using drones that are reliable, NDAA-compliant, and under a $1,000 price point, gives our soldiers the confidence they need for real-world scenarios."
Stacy Wright, EVP of Revenue at Unusual Machines, noted that the order "demonstrates the value of investing in U.S. manufacturing and compliance," adding that the motors are "designed to meet both the Army’s requirements and the broader push for U.S.-based production."
The company specializes in high-performance drone components that comply with the National Defense Authorization Act requirements, which prohibit the use of certain foreign-made electronics in U.S. military equipment.
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