The sons of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, are backing a new drone manufacturer called Powerus, a startup that plans to integrate technology developed in Ukraine into its systems.
The information was reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The company, founded in 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida, plans to go public on Nasdaq soon. The move is expected to take place 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 advisory board member — and the investment bank Dominari Securities, also linked to the Trump family.
According to Andrew Fox, CEO of Powerus, the merger strategy reflects a bet on a sector with strong global growth.
“The drone market will grow significantly faster than the golf course market,” the executive said while commenting on the deal.
Accelerated expansion and focus on mass production
Over the past six months, Powerus has accelerated its expansion by acquiring three smaller 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.
Among the company’s projects are specialized drones for fighting wildfires and platforms capable of transporting loads of up to approximately 675 kg, expanding the use of the 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 is negotiating agreements with Ukrainian manufacturers.
According to him, the strategy includes direct acquisitions of Ukrainian companies or licensing technologies that 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 the war and the need to rapidly develop reconnaissance, attack, and electronic defense systems.
Political changes drive the drone industry
Interest in expanding drone production within the United States increased after changes in defense policy during Donald Trump’s administration.
The Pentagon began prioritizing the mass adoption of small tactical drones, considered essential for modern operations. At the same time, the U.S. government imposed restrictions on new Chinese drone models, which had dominated the consumer and commercial market for more than a decade.
This scenario opened space for new American companies to attempt to capture the domestic market.
Last year, for example, the U.S. Marine Corps created its first unit dedicated to attack drones, signaling the growing importance of these platforms in military operations.
Powerus’ bet — backed by investors linked to the Trump family — aims precisely to take advantage of this new strategic environment and the rising demand for unmanned systems in the United States.
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Source: The Wall Street Journal | Instagram @powerus_. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
