XTI Aerospace Expands Vertical Flight Capabilities with Drone Nerds Acquisition

XTI Aerospace has acquired Drone Nerds, a US drone distributor, for $40 million, and secured a $25 million investment from Unusual Machines. Drone Nerds generates $100 million in revenue annually and will continue operating under its own brand. The acquisition gives XTI an immediate foothold in the US drone market and adds a new revenue stream alongside its TriFan 600 VTOL development program. Unusual Machines, which has ties to the Trump family, made the strategic investment in XTI. The deal was announced on November 12, 2025, and was first reported by AeroTime.