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Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC) to double Orlando motor output

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Unusual Machines, Inc. filed a current report describing an operational update at its Orlando, Florida motor manufacturing facility. The company is currently producing approximately 15,000 motors per month and has added second and third shifts, running production 24 hours a day, five days a week.

Updates to equipment, staffing and factory layout are expected to increase daily output from about 700 to 1,500 parts per day as additional capacity comes online. The company plans to roughly double motor factory staffing in May and install a high-volume automated motor production line in the second half of 2026 to further expand output.

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Unusual Machines details a major ramp-up of Orlando motor production capacity.

Unusual Machines outlines a scale-up at its Orlando motor facility, currently producing about 15,000 motors per month. Operations now run 24 hours a day, five days a week, supported by added second and third shifts to increase throughput.

The company expects daily output to rise from roughly 700 to 1,500 parts per day as new equipment, staffing and layout changes take effect. Management also plans to roughly double factory staffing in May and add a high-volume automated line in the second half of 2026, which together could materially expand manufacturing capacity.

The update is framed against a larger drone accessories market that Fact.MR values at $17.5 billion today, with potential to reach $115 billion by 2032. Actual benefit will depend on execution, demand for NDAA-compliant drone components, and the company’s ability to convert higher capacity into profitable sales.

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Current motor production 15,000 motors per month Orlando motor manufacturing operations
Current daily output 700 parts per day Pre-expansion daily production at Orlando facility
Target daily output 1,500 parts per day Expected daily production after capacity increase
Operating schedule 24 hours a day, five days a week Motor production runtime at Orlando campus
Current drone accessories market size $17.5 billion Global drone accessories market value cited from Fact.MR
Projected drone accessories market $115 billion by 2032 Forecast global drone accessories market size by 2032
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 10, 2026

 

Unusual Machines, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-41961   66-0927642
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

5278 Major Blvd, Ste #250    
Orlando, FL   32819
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (844) 893-7663

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on
Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 UMAC NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

   

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On April 10, 2026, Unusual Machines, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing an update on its Orlando, FL motor manufacturing operations. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under such section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

 

Exhibit No.   Exhibit
     
99.1  

Press Release dated April 10, 2026

     
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  Unusual Machines, Inc.
     
Date: April 10, 2026 By: /s/ Brian Hoff
  Name:

Brian Hoff

  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Unusual Machines Accelerates Motor Factory Output at Orlando Campus

 

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2026 — Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today provided an update on its Orlando motor manufacturing operations, where recent changes are expected to more than double daily production.

The Company is currently producing approximately 15,000 motors per month and has added second and third shifts. Updates to equipment, staffing, and factory layout are expected to increase daily production from approximately 700 to 1,500 parts per day as additional capacity comes online.

 

Motor design and engineering are led by Vice President of Motors Andrew Simpson, who joined the Company through the acquisition of Rotor Lab and recently relocated to the United States. The Company has leveraged that foundational expertise to accelerate its transition to scaled manufacturing.

 

Manufacturing operations are led by Vice President of Manufacturing Brad Mello, who led the establishment of the Orlando facility from the ground up and is driving current scaling efforts.

 

“We’re running motor production 24 hours a day, five days a week, and I’m proud of how the team has expanded and refined the operation in the five months since launch,” said Andrew Camden, President and Chief Operating Officer. “We continue to push production higher by adding equipment and building out the team. Rotor Lab brought deep product experience, and we’ve paired that with our manufacturing capability to scale more quickly.”

 

The Company is expanding staffing across all three shifts, with motor factory personnel expected to roughly double in May as production ramps, and expects to install a high-volume automated motor production line in the second half of 2026 to further expand output.

 

About Unusual Machines, Inc.

 

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 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 $17.5 billion and is set to top $115 billion by 2032. For more information, please visit unusualmachines.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements including the more than doubling of daily production, expanding of staffing in the motor factory, and the timing of the installation of automated production equipment. Forward-looking statements are often identifiable by the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "objective," "ongoing," "plan," "predict," "project," "potential," "should," "will," or "would," or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for making each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by the Company and its expectations of the future, about which the Company cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements are subject to considerable risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include our reliance on third parties to deliver components needed to manufacture our motors and the various risk factors relating to manufacturing and other risks described within the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances, except as required by law.

 

Investor Contact:

 

investors@unusualmachines.com

 

Media Contact:

 

media@unusualmachines.com

 

FAQ

What production levels did Unusual Machines (UMAC) report for its Orlando motor factory?

Unusual Machines reported producing approximately 15,000 motors per month at its Orlando facility. The plant is running motor production 24 hours a day, five days a week, supported by second and third shifts to sustain this output level and support future scaling efforts.

How much does Unusual Machines (UMAC) expect to increase daily motor output in Orlando?

The company expects daily production to rise from about 700 to 1,500 parts per day as additional capacity comes online. This increase is tied to new equipment, staffing expansion, and factory layout changes designed to support more efficient, higher-volume motor manufacturing operations.

What staffing changes are planned for Unusual Machines’ Orlando motor factory?

Unusual Machines plans to expand staffing across all three shifts at the Orlando motor factory. The company states that motor factory personnel are expected to roughly double in May as production ramps, supporting continuous 24-hour operations and preparation for higher-volume manufacturing capacity.

When will Unusual Machines (UMAC) install its automated motor production line?

The company expects to install a high-volume automated motor production line in the second half of 2026. This equipment is intended to further expand output beyond current capacity increases achieved through additional shifts, staffing growth, and improvements to equipment and factory layout.

How does Unusual Machines describe the drone accessories market opportunity?

Citing Fact.MR, Unusual Machines notes the global drone accessories market is valued at about $17.5 billion and could top $115 billion by 2032. The company aims to position itself as a dominant Tier-1 parts supplier within this fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar U.S. drone industry segment.

Who leads Unusual Machines’ motor design and manufacturing operations?

Motor design and engineering are led by Vice President of Motors Andrew Simpson, who joined through the Rotor Lab acquisition. Manufacturing operations are led by Vice President of Manufacturing Brad Mello, who established the Orlando facility and is driving the current scaling and capacity expansion efforts.

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