Powerus Places $16.9 Million Drone-Parts Order With Investor Unusual Machines, Supplier Says
Unusual Machines says Powerus placed a $16.9 million order for U.S.-made motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters. The supplier also holds a $30 million stake in the counter-drone maker.
The counter-drone maker is buying domestic motors, batteries and video parts from a company that also owns a stake in it.
Powerus has placed a $16.9 million purchase order with its investor Unusual Machines, the Orlando component maker announced Oct. 22. The order includes motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters for Powerus's unmanned systems. It follows a Powerus order of more than $5 million in April and a $30 million equity investment by Unusual Machines in June. Neither company disclosed a delivery schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Powerus order from Unusual Machines?
A $16.9 million purchase order for drone components including motors, batteries, cameras and video transmitters, Unusual Machines announced on Oct. 22.
How are the two companies connected?
Unusual Machines made a $30 million strategic equity investment in Powerus in June, and Powerus placed a component order of more than $5 million with it in April, per the Unusual Machines release.
Which military contract does Powerus hold?
A competitively awarded Air Force IDIQ contract for its Guardian-2 counter-drone interceptor, with a ceiling of up to $90 million through mid-2028, according to Powerus.
Is the component order tied to a government order?
The Unusual Machines release does not link it to any specific government order, and the companies said in June that Powerus has no obligation to buy any specific volume of parts.
What comes next?
Unusual Machines reports third-quarter results and gives a corporate update on Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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