Unusual Machines Enters into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rotor Lab to Accelerate Drone Motor Production

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 13, 2025 / Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leader in drone technology and component manufacturing, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement,effective June 12, 2025, to acquire Rotor Lab Pty Ltd, an Australian developer and manufacturer of electric motors and propulsion systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The proposed acquisition is substantially an all-stock deal valued at $7.0 million (which includes a $3.0 million earnout).

Founded in 2022, Rotor Lab is a trusted provider of high-performance motors for both commercial and defense drone applications. Its product line includes precision-wound electric motors across multiple classes, from sub-400W units for small UAS to high-power motors supporting larger rotary and fixed-wing platforms.

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Unusual Machines and Rotor Lab have already been working together for nearly a year, co-developing a family of motors including the 2207, 2807, and 3220 sizes. These motors will be among the first to enter production at Unusual Machines' new U.S.-based motor factory in Orlando, Florida, which is expected to begin operations in September 2025.

The closing of the acquisition is contingent on satisfaction of customary closing conditions by the parties including the negotiation of an employment agreement with current Rotor Lab Chief Executive Officer Andrew Simpson, and required regulatory approvals.

"We are excited to welcome Andrew and the entire Rotor Lab team into Unusual Machines," said Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines. "Rotor Lab's engineering and production capabilities accelerate our goal of building a resilient drone supply chain. Their technology and team will be a cornerstone of our motor development efforts as we scale manufacturing across both Australia and the United States."

The existing Rotor Lab facility in Canberra will continue operations and serve as Unusual Machines' engineering center for motor design, prototyping, and low-to-medium volume production. These capabilities will complement the company's expanding U.S. manufacturing footprint and act as a second source for supply chain resiliency.

Andrew Simpson, CEO of Rotor Lab, added, "We founded Rotor Lab to deliver high-performance, sovereign propulsion solutions for drones. By joining Unusual Machines, we gain the resources and scale to grow faster, serve more customers, and expand our impact on the global drone ecosystem."