Volatus Aerospace Completes the Acquisition of UAVHub and The Drone Mentor

Expected 2024 Revenue of C$2M with 9% EBITDA.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 9, 2024 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company"), a leader in innovating aerial intelligence, announced today that on January 1st, 2024 it has completed the acquisition of UK-based companies, Aerial Motion Pictures Ltd., dba UAVHub and Open Sky Consulting International Ltd., dba The Drone Mentor. The transaction was first announced in a press release on December 6, 2023.

The addition of UAVHub and The Drone Mentor will not only help to standardize Volatus' drone training across its geographies but make training accessible to all current and potential drone pilots, thereby strengthening the Company's offerings, increasing gross margins and adding strategic long-term revenue.

"UAVHub and The Drone Mentor has a recognized history of excellence as the highest rated drone training provider in the UK, training over 45,000 drone pilots since its beginning," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "This acquisition will help to continue its expansion on an international scale and provide bundled solutions to our client base, increasing customer stickiness and long-term relationships."

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, as amended following the completion of due diligence, the total purchase price is £150,000. The Company assumes a long-term debt of £28,339. The Purchase Price was paid to the Shareholders in the form of new treasury shares in Volatus Aerospace Corp. ("VOL Shares"). The number of VOL Shares issued was calculated based on the -30-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the VOL Shares on the TSX-V exchange prior to the Closing or the price on the day prior to Closing, whichever is higher. A total of 1,575,000 shares have been issued with a maximum cash value of CA$252,000 (£150,000.00 at an exchange rate of 1.68 dollars per Pound Sterling).

About Volatus Aerospace:

Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading international provider of aerial intelligence solutions, using drones and commercial aircraft. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. We are focused on introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance.

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Contact Details:

Abhinav Singhvi
Chief Financial officer
+1 833-865-2887
abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com

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SOURCE: Volatus Aerospace Corp.