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In a significant development for the U.S. drone industry, Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump, has joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines, Inc., a Florida-based drone and drone components manufacturer. The announcement, made on November 27, 2024, led to a remarkable surge in the company's stock price, reflecting investor optimism about the strategic appointment, reports Dronelife.
Unusual Machines, listed on the NYSE American under the ticker UMAC, is known for its diversified portfolio in the drone sector. The company owns brands such as Fat Shark, a leader in first-person view (FPV) ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots, and Rotor Riot, an e-commerce platform retailing small acrobatic FPV drones and related equipment. The firm's latest innovation includes the Brave F7 Flight Controller, designed to support high-performance FPV drone applications.
Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines, expressed enthusiasm about Trump Jr.'s appointment, stating, "Don Jr. joining our board of advisors provides us unique expertise we need as we bring drone component manufacturing back to America. He brings a wealth of experience, and I look forward to his advice and role within the company as we continue to build our business."
https://www.moneytimes.com/articles/60060/20241224/donald-trump-jr-joins-unusual-machines-advisory-board-sparking-stock-surge.htm