Autonomous Power Corporation, operating as Powerus, announced a $30 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines, a domestic manufacturer of NDAA compliant drone components and systems. The investment deepens an existing supply and manufacturing relationship as Powerus scales its production of autonomous and counter drone systems for high risk environments. Powerus also continues to advance its proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings, which remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Strategic Investment Details
The $30 million strategic investment deepens an existing working relationship under which Powerus already sources drone components and hardware from Unusual Machines, a leading domestic manufacturer of NDAA compliant parts for the drone industry. As Powerus scales its production of autonomous and counter drone systems for high risk environments, it has been and expects to remain a meaningful customer for U.S. made components supplied by Unusual Machines, reflecting a shared commitment to domestic manufacturing and supply chain security. The two companies operate independently with no obligation for specific purchase volumes, but the investment formalizes a deeper strategic partnership focused on building a resilient defense autonomy supply chain that can meet evolving threats.
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
Andrew Fox, CEO of Powerus, said that Unusual Machines has been a valued partner as the company has scaled, and this investment reflects the strength of that relationship and their shared commitment to American made autonomy. He emphasized that the more Powerus grows, the more both companies benefit from a resilient domestic supply chain that can meet the demands of modern defense applications. Brett Velicovich, Co-Founder of Powerus, added that having Unusual Machines as a strategic investor lets them move faster on domestic manufacturing and put proven systems where needed most in the field.
Unusual Machines CEO on Shared Vision
Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines, stated that Powerus is quickly building autonomous and counter UAS systems at scale and requires trusted domestic suppliers and working capital to go fast. This investment reflects confidence in the Powerus team, their vision, and the long term relationship they are building as part of a resilient U.S. drone and counter drone supply chain that is critical for national security. The partnership aims to strengthen the domestic defense autonomy industry through collaborative manufacturing and a shared focus on scaling American made components for the growing drone sector.
Pending Merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings
Powerus has previously announced a proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings, which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker PUSA, as part of its corporate strategy to expand its market presence. The merger has not closed and remains subject to customary conditions, including the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S 4 and applicable regulatory approvals from relevant authorities. The strategic investment from Unusual Machines is separate from and does not impact the merger process, which continues to progress toward completion.
About the Companies
Powerus, through its subsidiaries, builds and scales unified autonomous systems for moving, protecting, and sustaining critical assets in high risk environments, with capabilities spanning heavy lift platforms and autonomous air and maritime systems. Unusual Machines manufactures and sells drone components and drones across a diversified brand portfolio that includes Fat Shark, the leader in FPV video goggles, and the Rotor Riot ecommerce store. Both companies are focused on building a resilient, U.S. based supply chain for the drone and counter drone industry to meet growing demand from defense and commercial sectors.
The $30 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines underscores the growing importance of domestic manufacturing in the defense autonomy sector as Powerus continues to scale its operations through this strategic alignment. Powerus is advancing its merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings while deepening ties with a key component supplier, aiming to strengthen American made capabilities for future missions. This partnership highlights the collaborative efforts needed to build a secure and reliable supply chain for critical autonomous technologies that protect national interests and security.