The investment in the drone maker is coming equally from Unusual Machines, which makes drone components like motors and control chips, and an unnamed investment fund. In the announcement, Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell said the deal “is about positioning, not size,” supporting its place in the U.S. defence ecosystem and giving Unusual Machines access to Draganfly’s markets. (The Logic)

Talking point: Donald Trump Jr. joined Unusual Machines as an advisor in 2024, after his father won the U.S. presidency again, and its share price promptly soared. In August 2026, President Donald Trump ordered tariffs on imported drones and drone parts and Unusual Machines’ share price reached new heights. Draganfly opened a facility in Tampa, Fla., where U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command are headquartered, in March 2025, to promote U.S. military sales. It happened to be convenient, Draganfly said at the time, given “recent geopolitical trade measures.” The transaction gives the U.S. investors a little under five per cent of Draganfly’s shares.

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