Unusual Machines Announces NDAA Compliant FPV Drone Camera
Unusual Machines has launched the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera, a new NDAA-compliant analog camera for FPV drone applications. The camera features a SONY 1/3" CMOS image sensor with 1200TVL resolution and Wide Dynamic Range processing for enhanced image clarity and low-light performance.
The company has already secured an initial order of over 1,000 units from a U.S.-based drone manufacturer. The camera has been submitted for consideration as a Blue UAS Framework component, positioning it for both commercial and defense applications. The product is currently available for purchase through the Rotor Riot online store.
Unusual Machines ha lanciato la Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera, una nuova camera analogica conforme all'NDAA per applicazioni FPV con droni. La camera è dotata di un sensore d'immagine SONY 1/3" CMOS con risoluzione 1200TVL e un'elaborazione a Gamma Dinamica Estesa per una maggiore chiarezza dell'immagine e prestazioni in condizioni di scarsa illuminazione.
L'azienda ha già ottenuto un ordine iniziale di oltre 1.000 unità da un produttore di droni con sede negli Stati Uniti. La camera è stata presentata per la considerazione come componente del Blue UAS Framework, posizionandola per applicazioni sia commerciali sia di difesa. Il prodotto è attualmente disponibile per l'acquisto attraverso il negozio online di Rotor Riot.
Unusual Machines ha lanzado la Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera, una nueva cámara analógica que cumple con el NDAA para aplicaciones de drones FPV. Esta cámara cuenta con un sensor de imagen SONY 1/3" CMOS con una resolución de 1200TVL y procesamiento de Rango Dinámico Ampliado para una mayor claridad de imagen y rendimiento en condiciones de poca luz.
La empresa ya ha asegurado un pedido inicial de más de 1,000 unidades de un fabricante de drones con sede en EE. UU. La cámara ha sido presentada para consideración como componente del Blue UAS Framework, posicionándola para aplicaciones tanto comerciales como de defensa. El producto está actualmente disponible para compra a través de la tienda en línea de Rotor Riot.
Unusual Machines는 Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera를 출시했습니다. 이는 FPV 드론 응용 프로그램을 위한 NDAA 준수 아날로그 카메라입니다. 이 카메라는 1200TVL 해상도의 SONY 1/3" CMOS 이미지 센서와 향상된 이미지 선명도 및 저조도 성능을 위한 와이드 다이내믹 레인지 처리를 특징으로 합니다.
회사는 이미 미국 기반 드론 제조업체로부터 1,000개 이상의 초기 주문을 확보했습니다. 이 카메라는 상업 및 방위 응용 프로그램을 위한 Blue UAS Framework 구성 요소로 고려 중입니다. 이 제품은 현재 Rotor Riot 온라인 상점을 통해 구입할 수 있습니다.
Unusual Machines a lancé la Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera, une nouvelle caméra analogique conforme à la NDAA pour les applications de drones FPV. La caméra est équipée d'un capteur d'image SONY 1/3" CMOS avec une résolution de 1200TVL et un traitement à large plage dynamique pour une clarté d'image améliorée et des performances en faible éclairage.
L'entreprise a déjà obtenu une commande initiale de plus de 1 000 unités d'un fabricant de drones basé aux États-Unis. La caméra a été soumise pour considération comme un composant du Blue UAS Framework, la positionnant à la fois pour des applications commerciales et de défense. Le produit est actuellement disponible à l'achat sur la boutique en ligne de Rotor Riot.
Unusual Machines hat die Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera auf den Markt gebracht, eine neue analoge Kamera, die den NDAA-Vorgaben für FPV-Drohneneinsätze entspricht. Die Kamera verfügt über einen SONY 1/3" CMOS-Bildsensor mit 1200TVL Auflösung und einer erweiterten Dynamikbereichsverarbeitung, die eine verbesserte Bildklarheit und Leistung bei schlechten Lichtverhältnissen ermöglicht.
Das Unternehmen hat bereits eine erste Bestellung von über 1.000 Einheiten bei einem in den USA ansässigen Drohnenhersteller gesichert. Die Kamera wurde zur Berücksichtigung als Bestandteil des Blue UAS Framework eingereicht, wodurch sie sowohl für kommerzielle als auch für Verteidigungsanwendungen positioniert wird. Das Produkt ist derzeit über den Rotor Riot Online-Shop erhältlich.
- Secured initial order of over 1,000 units from U.S.-based drone manufacturer
- NDAA compliance enables access to government and defense markets
- Product immediately available for shipping, indicating strong supply chain readiness
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Insights
The launch of the NDAA-compliant Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera marks a strategic milestone for Unusual Machines, with multiple significant implications for investors:
The secured 1,000-unit initial order provides immediate revenue validation and suggests strong product-market fit. At an estimated industry-standard pricing range for professional FPV cameras, this single order could represent meaningful revenue for a company of UMAC's size.
The NDAA compliance is particularly important as it opens up three major market opportunities:
- The U.S. defense market, estimated at over
$6 billion for drone-related technologies, where NDAA compliance is mandatory - Federal and state agencies, which increasingly require NDAA-compliant components
- Commercial drone manufacturers seeking to maintain eligibility for government contracts
The submission for Blue UAS Framework consideration is strategically significant. If approved, it would position Unusual Machines as one of the few qualified suppliers in a restricted market, potentially leading to premium pricing power and long-term government contracts.
The company's focus on supply chain diversification and U.S.-based manufacturing aligns with national security priorities and the CHIPS Act initiatives, potentially qualifying for federal subsidies and preferential contract terms. This positions UMAC favorably amidst growing concerns about foreign-made drone components and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
The integration of Sony's CMOS sensor suggests strong supplier relationships and the ability to maintain quality while meeting NDAA requirements - a challenging balance that creates significant barriers to entry for competitors.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / Unusual Machines, a leading innovator in drone technology with a current focus on U.S. based manufacturing and marketing of drone parts, today announces the launch of the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera. This high-performance, NDAA-compliant analog camera is designed to meet the demands of FPV drone applications and is available for purchase now.
The Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera is equipped with a SONY 1/3" CMOS image sensor, offering 1200TVL resolution and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processing for excellent image clarity and low-light performance. Unusual Machine believes that this advanced feature set ensures a superior flying experience for both recreational and professional drone pilots.
Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines, stated, "The Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera represents our first NDAA-compliant camera for the drone industry. We are excited that our work diversifying the supply chain is starting to impact almost every FPV drone component. We plan on continuing to develop and launch affordable products that meet the needs of the U.S. Drone ecosystem."
Unusual Machines is also pleased to announce that the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera has already been adopted by a U.S.-based drone manufacturer, securing an initial order of over 1,000 units. This collaboration underscores the confidence that domestic manufacturers have in the quality and reliability of Unusual Machines' products.
The Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera has been submitted for consideration as a Blue UAS Framework component, further demonstrating its compliance with federal standards and its readiness for deployment in both commercial and defense applications.
Availability
The Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera is now in stock and available for immediate shipping. Customers can purchase the camera directly through the Rotor Riot online store or inquire about volume purchases by contacting purchasing@rotorriot.com.
About Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines recently initiated U.S.-based manufacturing and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio, which includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV (first-person view) ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots. The Company also retails small, acrobatic FPV drones and equipment directly to consumers through the curated Rotor Riot e-commerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier to the fast-growing multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at
For more information, visit Unusual Machines at https://www.unusualmachines.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including our plans to develop and launch affordable products that meet the needs of the U.S. Drone ecosystem and potential approval of the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera on the Blue UAS Framework . The words "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The results expected by some, or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. Factors that affect these forward-looking statements are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's final Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Prospectus Supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2024. In addition, other factors are the reaction of our potential customers to our new products and the possible rejection of the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera by the Department of Defense for the blue UAS Framework. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Contact Information
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SOURCE: Unusual Machines, Inc.
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