Unusual Machines Appoints Brad Mello as VP of Manufacturing to Advance Domestic Production
Unusual Machines (UMAC) has appointed Brad Mello as Vice President of Manufacturing to advance its domestic drone components production. Mello, with extensive experience in automotive manufacturing and industrial automation, will initially focus on establishing in-house manufacturing for high-performance brushless motors, particularly for the FPV (first-person view) market.
The company plans to develop capabilities for motor winding, balancing, and final assembly to enhance supply chain resilience and reduce time-to-market. Mello's background includes leading automation projects at Tesla for Model 3 and co-founding Mode Designs, a premium mechanical keyboard company.
This appointment aligns with Unusual Machines' strategy to vertically integrate production and become a leading provider of U.S.-made drone components, focusing on quality, performance, and cost control while supporting both commercial and defense partners.
Unusual Machines (UMAC) ha nominato Brad Mello come Vice Presidente della Produzione per avanzare nella produzione di componenti per droni in patria. Mello, con una vasta esperienza nella produzione automobilistica e nell'automazione industriale, si concentrerà inizialmente sull'istituzione di una produzione interna per motori senza spazzole ad alte prestazioni, in particolare per il mercato FPV (visuale in prima persona).
L'azienda prevede di sviluppare capacità per l'avvolgimento dei motori, il bilanciamento e l'assemblaggio finale per migliorare la resilienza della catena di approvvigionamento e ridurre i tempi di immissione sul mercato. Il background di Mello include la guida di progetti di automazione presso Tesla per il modello 3 e la co-fondazione di Mode Designs, un'azienda di tastiere meccaniche premium.
Questa nomina è in linea con la strategia di Unusual Machines di integrare verticalmente la produzione e diventare un fornitore leader di componenti per droni prodotti negli Stati Uniti, concentrandosi su qualità, prestazioni e controllo dei costi, supportando sia i partner commerciali che quelli per la difesa.
Unusual Machines (UMAC) ha nombrado a Brad Mello como Vicepresidente de Manufactura para avanzar en la producción de componentes de drones en el país. Mello, con amplia experiencia en manufactura automotriz y automatización industrial, se enfocará inicialmente en establecer manufactura interna para motores sin escobillas de alto rendimiento, especialmente para el mercado FPV (vista en primera persona).
La empresa planea desarrollar capacidades para el enrollado de motores, equilibrado y ensamblaje final para mejorar la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro y reducir el tiempo de comercialización. La experiencia de Mello incluye liderar proyectos de automatización en Tesla para el Modelo 3 y co-fundar Mode Designs, una empresa premium de teclados mecánicos.
Esta designación se alinea con la estrategia de Unusual Machines de integrar verticalmente la producción y convertirse en un proveedor líder de componentes de drones fabricados en EE.UU., enfocándose en calidad, rendimiento y control de costos, al tiempo que apoya a los socios comerciales y de defensa.
Unusual Machines (UMAC)는 브래드 멜로를 제조 부사장으로 임명하여 국내 드론 부품 생산을 추진합니다. 멜로는 자동차 제조 및 산업 자동화에서 폭넓은 경험을 갖고 있으며, 초기에는 FPV(1인칭 시점) 시장을 위한 고성능 브러시리스 모터의 사내 제조를 확립하는 데 주력할 것입니다.
회사는 모터 감기, 균형 조정 및 최종 조립을 위한 능력을 개발하여 공급망 탄력성을 향상시키고 시장 출시 시간을 단축할 계획입니다. 멜로의 경력에는 테슬라에서 모델 3을 위한 자동화 프로젝트를 이끌고, 프리미엄 기계식 키보드 회사인 모드 디자인스의 공동 설립이 포함됩니다.
이번 임명은 Unusual Machines의 전략과 일치하여 생산을 수직적으로 통합하고 미국산 드론 부품의 주요 공급자가 되는 것을 목표로 하며, 품질, 성능 및 비용 관리를 중시하면서 상업 및 방산 파트너를 지원합니다.
Unusual Machines (UMAC) a nommé Brad Mello au poste de Vice-président de la fabrication pour faire avancer la production de composants de drones nationaux. Mello, fort d'une vaste expérience dans la fabrication automobile et l'automatisation industrielle, se concentrera dans un premier temps sur l'établissement d'une fabrication interne de moteurs sans balais haute performance, en particulier pour le marché FPV (vue à la première personne).
L'entreprise prévoit de développer des capacités pour l'enroulement des moteurs, l'équilibrage et l'assemblage final afin d'améliorer la résilience de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et de réduire le délai de mise sur le marché. Le parcours de Mello comprend la direction de projets d'automatisation chez Tesla pour le modèle 3 et la co-fondation de Mode Designs, une entreprise de claviers mécaniques haut de gamme.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'Unusual Machines d'intégrer verticalement la production et de devenir un fournisseur de premier plan de composants de drones fabriqués aux États-Unis, en se concentrant sur la qualité, les performances et le contrôle des coûts tout en soutenant à la fois les partenaires commerciaux et de défense.
Unusual Machines (UMAC) hat Brad Mello zum Vizepräsidenten der Fertigung ernannt, um die Produktion von Drohnenkomponenten im Inland voranzutreiben. Mello, der über umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Automobilproduktion und industriellen Automatisierung verfügt, wird sich zunächst darauf konzentrieren, die interne Fertigung von leistungsstarken bürstenlosen Motoren, insbesondere für den FPV (First-Person View)-Markt, zu etablieren.
Das Unternehmen plant, Fähigkeiten für das Wickeln von Motoren, das Ausbalancieren und die Endmontage zu entwickeln, um die Resilienz der Lieferkette zu erhöhen und die Markteinführungszeit zu verkürzen. Mellos Hintergrund umfasst die Leitung von Automatisierungsprojekten bei Tesla für das Modell 3 sowie die Mitgründung von Mode Designs, einem Premium-Hersteller von mechanischen Tastaturen.
Diese Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von Unusual Machines, die Produktion vertikal zu integrieren und ein führender Anbieter von in den USA hergestellten Drohnenkomponenten zu werden, wobei der Fokus auf Qualität, Leistung und Kostenkontrolle liegt und sowohl kommerzielle als auch verteidigungstechnische Partner unterstützt werden.
- Strategic move towards vertical integration in drone motor manufacturing
- Appointment of experienced manufacturing executive with Tesla background
- Development of in-house manufacturing capabilities to reduce supply chain dependencies
- Expansion into domestic production of critical drone components
- Significant investment required for manufacturing capabilities development
- Execution risks in transitioning to new manufacturing operations
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 14, 2025 / Unusual Machines, a leading innovator in drone technology with a current focus on U.S. based manufacturing and marketing of drone parts, is excited to announce the appointment of Brad Mello as Vice President of Manufacturing. With an extensive background in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and consumer products, Brad is uniquely positioned to lead the development of Unusual Machines' drone components business, driving innovation and operational excellence.
In his new role, Brad will initially focus on establishing in-house manufacturing capabilities for high-performance brushless motors, a key drone component. This initiative is a cornerstone of Unusual Machines' strategy to vertically integrate production, ensuring greater control over quality, performance, and cost. The company's investment in motor production aligns with its vision to set a new standard for drone components with an initial product focus on the FPV (first-person view) market.
Unusual Machines also announced its strategic plan develop in-house capabilities for motor winding, balancing, and final assembly. This move is designed to better support customers, reduce time-to-market for new motor components, and add resiliency to the company's supply chain. Brad's background in custom equipment development and worldwide supply chain execution positions Unusual Machines to rapidly scale its drone motor manufacturing plans.
"We are thrilled to welcome Brad to the team," said Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines. "His expertise and diverse set of experiences are critical as we shift our focus to building world-class, U.S.-made drone components. At Unusual Machines, we are committed to becoming the go-to provider for domestic drone components, and bringing motor production in-house is a significant step toward achieving that goal."
Brad's background spans roles at world-class companies where he led projects focusing on efficiency, precision, and scalability. At Tesla, he spearheaded final assembly automation projects for the Model 3, integrating advanced robotics and manufacturing strategies to optimize throughput and quality. Brad also co-founded Mode Designs, a premium mechanical keyboard company, where he led engineering design, manufacturing, and international supply chain operations. Mode Designs has become a leader in the premium mechanical keyboards. His expertise extends to global supply chain management and engineering optimization, ensuring smooth transitions from design to full-scale production.
"I'm excited to join Unusual Machines at such a pivotal moment in its growth," said Brad Mello. "The drone industry is on the cusp of transformation, and Unusual Machines is uniquely positioned to lead the charge. By building a world-class manufacturing capability for drone motors, we will create components that empower pilots to push the boundaries of performance and reliability. I also look forward to working with the Rotor Riot team at Unusual Machines, whose deep-rooted expertise in the First Person View (FPV) drone hobbyist market brings a wealth of knowledge of motor characteristics that will accelerate our time to market."
Unusual Machines looks forward to collaborating with its commercial and defense partners to ensure its manufacturing capabilities align with their new product development and procurement roadmaps for the coming years. With the addition of Brad Mello to its leadership team, the company is poised to accelerate its development of premium drone components, delivering unmatched value to its customers and investors.
About Unusual Machines
Unusual Machines manufactures 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 ecommerce store. With a changing regulatory environment, Unusual Machines seeks to be a dominant component supplier to the fast-growing multi-billion-dollar US drone industry and the global defense business. According to Fact.MR, the global drone accessories market is currently valued at
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