Unusual Machines appoints Tom Mercier as VP, headsets

Unusual Machines (UMAC) announced Tom Mercier has been appointed Vice President of Headsets, effective September 1, 2025. In this newly created role, Mercier will lead the build-out of the company’s headset production capabilities in a soon-to-be-leased facility that will expand its manufacturing footprint beyond the recently announced 17,000-square-foot site dedicated to motor production. The new facility-central to Unusual Machines’ strategy to expand U.S.-based production of critical drone components-will initially focus on assembling high-performance FPV goggles with new levels of interoperability across systems. This expansion builds on Fat Shark’s standing as one of the most recognized and trusted names in immersive FPV flight, known for meeting the demands of competitive pilots worldwide. Mercier brings deep technical and operational experience in developing and scaling specialty optical systems-from early prototypes through high-yield manufacturing. His leadership at Magic Leap, Google, and Broadcom demonstrates his ability to bring sophisticated hardware to market efficiently, with an emphasis on yield, quality, and operational discipline.