Overview
Florida-based drone company reported by ProPublica as backed by American Ventures and awarded a U.S. Air Force contract with a ceiling of up to $90 million in 2026.
An additional reported American Ventures portfolio-to-federal-procurement relationship, separate from XWELL and 1789 Capital.
Company and investors
Powerus is a Florida-based drone business. ProPublica reported that it received investment through American Ventures, a platform associated with Dominari.
Government contract
ProPublica reported that the U.S. Air Force awarded Powerus a contract worth up to $90 million five months after the Trump sons' involvement with the venture was announced. That figure is a ceiling, not documented spending.
Evidence limits
The cited reporting does not establish that Donald Trump Jr. or Eric Trump participated in the procurement decision. Contract solicitation, option exercise, actual obligations and disbursements should be confirmed through primary award records.
Documented relationships
- American Ventures
Reported investment relationship involving Florida drone company · 2026 · Evidence (reported)
- U.S. Air Force
Reported Air Force contract with ceiling up to $90 million; not proof of expenditure · 2026 · Evidence (reported)
A documented investment, family relationship or federal award does not establish undue influence or illegal conduct. Reported award ceilings are not the same as money paid.
Focused relationship map
American Ventures2026 · reported
Reported investment relationship involving Florida drone company
Read supporting evidenceOpen related entryU.S. Air Force2026 · reported
Reported Air Force contract with ceiling up to $90 million; not proof of expenditure
Read supporting evidenceOpen related entryRelated entries
Sources
Source status: SEC filings and organizational records establish the transactions and affiliations described; ProPublica independently reports the federal awards and attributed responses. Where original award files have not been obtained, claims remain attributed.