The children of the president of the United States, Donald Trumpare supporting a new drone manufacturer called Powerus, a startup that aims to integrate technology developed in Ukraine into its systems.
The information was released by The Wall Street Journal.
The company, founded in 2025 in West Palm BeachFlorida, plans to go public on the Nasdaq soon. The movement should occur through a merger with the holding company Aureus Greenway, which owns several golf courses in the state of Florida.
Among the shareholders of Aureus Greenway are the Trump family investment fund, American Ventures, the company Unusual Machines — where Donald Trump Jr. serves as a shareholder and member of the advisory board — and the investment bank Dominari Securities, also linked to the Trump family.
According to Andrew Fox, CEO of Powerus, the merger strategy reflects the focus on a sector with strong global growth.
“The drone market will grow significantly faster than the golf course market,” said the executive when commenting on the operation.
Accelerated expansion and focus on mass production
In the last six months, Powerus accelerated its expansion by acquiring three small companies in the sector. The startup already sells aerial and maritime drones and has announced ambitious production plans: the goal is to manufacture more than 10,000 drones per month.
The company’s projects include specialized drones for fighting forest fires and platforms capable of transporting loads of up to approximately 675 kg, expanding the use of technology for industrial and logistics applications.
Ukrainian technology may enter American production
Powerus co-founder Brett Velikovich, a veteran of the United States Special Operations Forces, said the company negotiates deals with Ukrainian manufacturers.
According to him, the strategy includes direct acquisitions of Ukrainian companies or licensing of technologies, which would later be produced in the United States under an American brand.
Ukraine has become one of the most active centers of drone innovation in recent years, driven by war and the need to quickly develop electronic reconnaissance, attack and defense systems.
Political changes boost drone industry
Interest in expanding drone production within the United States has increased following changes in defense policy during the Donald Trump administration.
The Pentagon began to prioritize the mass adoption of small tactical drones, considered essential for modern operations. At the same time, the US government imposed restrictions on new models of Chinese drones, which dominated the consumer and commercial market for more than a decade.
This scenario opened space for new American companies to try to occupy the domestic market.
Last year, for example, the US Marine Corps created its first unit dedicated to attack drones, signaling the growing importance of these platforms in military operations.
Powerus’ bet — supported by investors linked to the Trump family — seeks precisely to take advantage of this new strategic environment and the increased demand for unmanned systems in the United States.
Source: The Wall Street Journal | Instagram @powerus_. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
