Volatus Aerospace to Expand into US Oil and Gas Pipeline Surveillance Market

Initial Contract to Add Additional Surveillance Revenue of Up to $4M in 2024

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 8, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company")is proud to announce expansion into the US of its oil and gas pipeline surveillance operations, signing an initial contract with a leading energy company headquartered in the US set to launch in October 2023.

A leading provider of aerial intelligence, Volatus has an established track record in the oil and gas industry in Canada, providing services since 2013 through its subsidiaries, Canadian Air National and Synergy Aviation. The Company has flown over one million kilometers of pipeline right of way annually from Kitimat, British Columbia to Ottawa, Ontario.

"Our experience and expertise put us in a strong position to capture a market opportunity that is expected to grow to US$1.1B by 2033," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace, noting that Volatus expects to grow to an annualized revenue of up to CAD $4 million in 2024 with EBITDA (Earning Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization) margin of 10%, in line with our past performance from this services segment in Canada.

According to the US Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute , the United States has approximately 4.2 million km of oil and gas pipeline, almost 5X the size of Canada, as reported by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. of oil and gas pipeline, almost 5X the size of Canada, as reported by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.

Energy companies and pipeline operators use aerial inspection services to ensure that their infrastructure is safe and in compliance with regulations. Piloted aircraft and long-endurance drones are used to monitor pipeline right of way for signs of damage, leaks, gas emissions, or potential threats such as unauthorized machinery or construction close to the pipeline. The frequency of aerial inspection is highly regulated and range from daily, quarterly and annually depending on the size of the pipeline and its contents.

The Company has competitive advantage through its proprietary software - Aerial Information Reporting System (AIRS3); partnerships with advanced sensor and AI companies; and the ability to offer drone aerial intelligence to supplement or replace piloted aircraft, thereby reducing risk to human life, financial costs, environmental impacts, and disruption to wildlife.

About Volatus Aerospace:

Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. 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. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are 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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Non-IFRS Measures and Other Financial Measures

This news release contains references to EBITDA margin, which are not defined under IFRS. Management believes the presentation of these metrics gives useful information to investors and shareholders, as they provide increased transparency and insight into the performance of the Company. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Readers should not place undue reliance on non-IFRS measures and should instead view them in conjunction with the most comparable IFRS financial measures

EBITDA. The Company defines EBITDA as IFRS net loss excluding interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense. EBITDA should not be construed as alternatives to comprehensive loss or income determined in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes that EBITDA is a meaningful financial metric as it measures cash generated from operations which the Company can use to fund working capital requirements, service future interest and principal debt repayments and fund future growth initiatives.

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Contact Details

Rob Walker
COO, Volatus Aerospace
+1 833-865-2887, ext 92003
Rob.Walker@volatusaerospace.com

SOURCE: Volatus Aerospace Corp.