Unusual Machines completes acquisition of Upgrade Energy
UMAC•Unusual Machines completed its acquisition of DroneNX, operating as Upgrade Energy, on October 19, 2026. The deal adds drone batteries and power systems, with expansion and hiring underway at Upgrade Energy’s 18,500-square-foot Torrance facility and battery pack operations planned in Orlando.
1. Acquisition completed
Unusual Machines completed its acquisition of DroneNX, operating as Upgrade Energy, on October 19, 2026. First announced on May 11, 2026, the transaction adds drone batteries and power systems to Unusual Machines’ domestic drone component manufacturing portfolio. Battery production expansion and hiring began before closing at Upgrade Energy’s 18,500-square-foot Torrance, California, facility; battery pack operations are planned in Orlando.
