Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should
be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report
and our audited financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December
31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on August 9, 2024. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to risks and uncertainties. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties,
risks, and assumptions associated with those statements. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and
of our final prospectus filed with the SEC on October 25, 2024, particularly in the section entitled “Risk Factors.” Unless
we state otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company”
refer to Unusual Machines, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All amounts presented in tables, other than per share amounts, are in thousands
unless otherwise noted.
Recent Developments
Private Placement
On October 29, 2024 (the “Closing Date”),
we entered into Securities Purchase Agreements (the "SPA”) with accredited investors (each, an "Investor” and together
the "Investors”) for a private placement offering ("Private Placement”), for aggregate gross proceeds of $1.95 million
before deducting fees to the placement agent and other expenses payable by us in connection with the Private Placement. We intend
to use the net proceeds of the Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. As part of the Private Placement, we issued
an aggregate of 1,286,184 units at a per unit purchase price of $1.52 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock, par
value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock”) and one warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s Common Stock (each
an "Investor Warrant”) and collectively, the Investor Warrants”). The Investor Warrants have a term of five and a half
years from the Closing Date and may not be exercised for 180 days after the Closing Date and are exercisable at $1.99 per share, subject
to certain limitations and adjustments set forth in the Investor Warrants.
Results of Operations – Three Months
Ended September 30, 2024 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
During the three months ended September 30, 2024
we generated revenues totaling $1,531,264 compared to $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of
$1,531,264 or 100%. We did not generate any revenues until the closing of the acquisitions of Fat Shark Holdings Ltd. (“Fat Shark”)
and Rotor Riot LLC (“Rotor Riot”) on February 16, 2024. The majority of our revenue during the quarter relates to completed
and fulfilled product sales during the period through our Rotor Riot retail channel and from our B2B wholesale through Fat Shark.
Cost of Goods Sold
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
we incurred cost of goods sold of $1,131,777 compared to $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
of $1,131,777 or 100%. Similar to revenues, we did not incur any cost of goods sold until the closing of the acquisitions on February
16, 2024. Cost of goods sold primarily relate to product costs from our sales, but also include certain shipping and other direct product
costs.
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Gross Margin
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
our gross margin was $399,487 compared to $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase of $399,487 or
100%. Our gross margin, as a percentage of sales, totaled 26% during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 0% during
the three months ended September 30, 2023. We anticipate our gross margin to fluctuate period to period depending on certain promotions
and products that are sold during the period and the margins we generated during the quarter are in line with our expectations and normal
operating margins.
Operating Expenses
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
operations expenses totaled $218,126 compared to $0 during the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase of $218,126
or 100%. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any operations expenses. Operations expenses primarily
relate to our direct operations including our warehouse personnel and warehouse expenses.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
research and development expenses was $15,000 compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
of $15,000. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any research and development expenses during 2023.
Research and development expense primarily relates to new product development as we continue to partner with manufacturers to bring drone
component manufacturing to the United States.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
sales and marketing expenses totaled $252,253 compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
of $252,253 or 100%. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any sales and marketing expenses. Sales
and marketing expenses primarily relate to advertising spend related to Rotor Riot and payroll expenses.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024,
general and administrative expenses totaling $1,374,989 compared to $353,029 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting
in an increase of $1,021,960 or 289%. The increase primarily relates to stock compensation expense during quarter that we did not have
in the previous year, an increase in expenses related to closing the IPO including legal and accounting fees, additional transition and
integration related expenses, and the costs related to operating Fat Shark and Rotor Riot.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the three months ended
September 30, 2024, totaled $2,144,250 compared to $353,674 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
in net loss of $1,790,576 or 506%. The increase in net loss primarily relates to stock compensation expense taken during the period,
the $685,151 loss on debt extinguishment, of which $663,250 was non-cash, in connection with the $1.0 million debt exchange for
Series C preferred shares. In addition, the increase in general and administrative expenses related to closing the initial public
offering (the “IPO”) and the increased operations and sales and marketing expenses we incurred since the acquisition
from Fat Shark and Rotor Riot. This was partially offset by generating gross margin related to the revenue and cost of goods sold
from sales for Fat Shark and Rotor Riot. In the fourth quarter of 2024 we expect to complete our valuation and
identification of any intangible assets related to the acquisitions of Fat Shark and Rotor Riot. For any identified intangibles, we will
begin to amortize during the fourth quarter which will result in a non-cash charge going forward. However, and until we complete our valuation
on intangibles, the amount is uncertain, and the future amortization may or may not be material. After the identification and valuation
of intangibles is complete, we will complete our impairment analysis on goodwill and the identified intangibles during the fourth quarter.
While the amount is uncertain, we expect that our goodwill impairment could be material.
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Results of Operations – Nine months
Ended September 30, 2024 compared to the Nine months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024
we generated revenues totaling $3,561,303 compared to $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of
$3,561,303 or 100%. We did not generate any revenues until the closing of the acquisitions of Fat Shark and Rotor Riot on February 16,
2024. Accordingly, our revenues for the nine months ending September 30, 2024 are affected by not having any revenues for half of the
first quarter. Revenues relate to completed and fulfilled product sales during the period through our Rotor Riot retail channel and from
our B2B wholesale through Fat Shark.
Cost of Goods Sold
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
we incurred cost of goods sold of $2,569,209 compared to $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
of $2,569,209 or 100%. Similar to revenues, we did not incur any cost of goods sold until the closing of the acquisitions on February
16, 2024. Cost of goods sold primarily relate to product costs from our sales, but also include certain shipping and other direct product
costs.
Gross Margin
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
our gross margin was $992,094 compared to $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase of $992,094 or
100%. Our gross margin, as a percentage of sales, totaled 28% during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 0% during
the nine months ended September 30, 2023. We anticipate our gross margin to fluctuate period to period depending on certain promotions
and products that are sold during the period and the margins we generated during the quarter are in line with our expectations and normal
operating margins.
Operating Expenses
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
operations expenses totaled $544,220 compared to $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase of $544,220
or 100%. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any operations expenses. Operations expenses primarily
relate to our direct operations including our warehouse personnel and warehouse expenses.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
research and development expenses totaled $42,078 compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase
of $42,078 or 100%. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any research and development expenses
during 2023. Research and development expense primarily relates to new product development as we continue to partner with manufacturers
to bring drone component manufacturing to the United States.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
sales and marketing expenses totaled $795,643 compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase of
$795,643 or 100%. Prior to the closing of the acquisitions in February 2024, we did not have any sales and marketing expenses. Sales
and marketing expenses primarily relate to advertising spend related to Rotor Riot and payroll expenses.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,
general and administrative expenses totaling $3,728,749 compared to $1,965,469 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting
in an increase of $1,763,280 or 90%. The increase relates to increased expenses related to closing the IPO including legal and accounting
fees, additional transition and integration related expenses, and the costs related to operating Fat Shark and Rotor Riot.
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Net Loss
Our net loss for the nine months ended September
30, 2024, totaled $4,862,490 compared to $1,966,876 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase in net loss
of $2,895,614 or 147%. The increase in net loss primarily relates the increase in general and administrative expenses related to closing
the IPO with additional increase in expenses for operations, sales and marketing expenses we incurred since the acquisition from Fat Shark
and Rotor Riot, and other expenses of $743,381 related to interest expense and a large non-cash loss on debt extinguishment
during the period. This was partially offset by generating gross margin related to the revenue and cost of goods sold from sales for Fat
Shark and Rotor Riot. In the fourth quarter of 2024 we expect to complete our valuation and identification of any intangible assets related
to the acquisitions of Fat Shark and Rotor Riot. For any identified intangibles, we will begin to amortize during the fourth quarter which
will result in a non-cash charge going forward. However, and until we complete our valuation on intangibles, the amount is uncertain,
and the future amortization may or may not be material. After the identification and valuation of intangibles is complete, we will complete
our impairment analysis on goodwill and the identified intangibles during the fourth quarter. While the amount is uncertain, we expect
that our goodwill impairment could be material.
Cash Flow Analysis
Prior to the closing
of our IPO and the acquisitions of Fat Shark and Rotor Riot, we did not have any cash inflows from operations and all cash outflows related
to our activities related to our IPO. Our future cash flows from operating activities will be significantly impacted by revenues received,
our investment in sales and marketing to drive growth, and general and administrative expenses related to operating a public company.
Our ability to meet future liquidity needs will be driven by our operating performance and the extent of continued investment in our
operations. Failure to generate sufficient revenues and related cash flows could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet
our liquidity needs and achieve our business objectives.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $2,718,513
during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1,382,538 during the nine months
ended September 30, 2023, representing an increase of $1,335,975 or 97%. This increase in net cash used primarily resulted from our increase
in net loss of $2,895,614 and an increase in prepaid expenses of $319,532, accounts receivable of $73,109, other assets of $62,850, offset
by a decrease in inventory of $337,562, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $681,414, other liabilities of $153,020
and non-cash expenses of $1,378,790.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $852,801
during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $3,164 during the nine months ended
September 30, 2023, representing an increase of $849,637. This increase in net cash used related to the $1,000,000 we paid to purchase
Fat Shark and Rotor Riot, offset by $147,199 in cash acquired as compared to $3,164 used for purchase of computer equipment during 2023.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities totaled
$4,362,313 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $376,702 during the
nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulting in an increase in net cash provided by financing activities of $4,739,015. The increase
primarily relates to proceeds received from our IPO of $5,000,000, offset by change in deferred offering costs and other IPO related
expenses of $260,985.
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Liquidity and Capital
Resources
As of September 30, 2024, we had current assets
totaling $4,517,325 primarily consisting of cash balances of $1,685,772, inventory of $1,453,042 and prepaid deposits for inventory of
$1,140,511. Our current liabilities as of September 30, 2024 totaled $2,018,255, primarily consisting of accounts payable and accrued
expenses of $1,032,637 and customer deposits and other current liabilities of $985,618. Our net working capital as of September 30, 2024
was $2,499,070.
On October 29, 2024, we completed a private placement
offering for the sale of 1,286,184 shares of common stock at a price of $1.52 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1.95 million
before deducting fees to the placement agent and other expenses payable by us in connection with the private placement. We retained approximately
$1.7 million in net proceeds.
As of November 13, 2024, we have approximately
$2.4 million in cash. We believe that the net proceeds from our 2024 financings and revenues, October 2024 private placement and existing
cash balances will be sufficient to fund our current operating plans through at least the next 12 months. We have based these estimates,
however, on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could spend our available financial resources much faster than we currently
expect and need to raise additional funds sooner than we anticipate. We do not anticipate any significant cost increases post the Fat
Shark and Rotor Riot acquisitions and with consideration of the combined companies’ net low and cash position, we expect we will
have sufficient working capital to support our operations for at least 12 months.
As described in Note 8 of our financial statements,
we issued the August Notes following our agreement with Red Cat on the Working Capital Adjustment. Once the August Notes mature in November
2025, we will need to either (a) raise additional capital, (b) refinance the August Notes, (c) seek an extension of the maturity date
of the Notes, or (d) explore the conversion or exchange of the New Notes into equity, which will result in dilution to our shareholders,
if the August Notes have not been converted or paid in full prior to the maturity date. If we are unable to raise capital or explore such
other options when needed or on acceptable terms, we may default under the obligation pursuant to the New Notes, or be forced to delay,
reduce or eliminate certain operational efforts.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements and accompanying notes
have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting periods.
We regularly evaluate the accounting policies
and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. A complete summary of these policies is included in the notes to our financial
statements. In general, management’s estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals,
and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from
those estimates made by management.
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business
combination
The Fat Shark and Rotor Riot acquisitions are
accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805. We recognized the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value as of
the date of acquisition. We have not yet completed our evaluation of the fair value for determining the unallocated purchase price between
goodwill and other intangible assets. Such amounts are subject to adjustment during the one-year measurement period. The fair value will
be determined based on assumptions used in valuations and estimates determined by management, which are subjective.
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Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
Goodwill represents the future economic benefit
arising from other assets acquired in an acquisition that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill represents
costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets from acquired
business are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. We are continuing our evaluation of the fair value of the assets acquired
and liabilities assumed from the Fat Shark and Rotor Riot acquisition, and we have not yet determined the unallocated purchase price
between goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level or whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired.
Valuation of Inventory
Our policy for valuation of inventory requires
us to evaluate the net realizable value of our inventory using various reference measures including current product selling prices, as
well as evaluating for excess quantities and obsolescence. We may be required to record inventory write-downs if actual inventory values
are less favorable than those estimates by management.
Stock Based Compensation
Certain employees and directors have received
grants of restricted common shares in our company. Other employees received grants of stock options in our Company. These awards are accounted
for in accordance with guidance prescribed for accounting for equity-based compensation. Based on this guidance and the terms of the awards,
the awards are equity classified.
The fair value of restricted stock awards is based
on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and expensed over the vesting period.
The fair value of each stock option award is determined
using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model which values options based on the stock price at the grant date, the expected life of the
option, the estimated volatility of the stock, and the risk-free interest rate over the expected life of the option. The expected volatility
was determined considering comparable companies historical stock prices as a peer group for the fiscal year the grant occurred and prior
fiscal years for a period equal to the expected life of the option. The risk-free interest rate was the rate available from the St. Louis
Federal Reserve Bank with a term equal to the expected life of the option. The expected life of the option was estimated based on a mid-point
method calculation.
In addition, the Company issued shares of our
common stock in 2023 to consultants for services performed. Prior to our IPO in February 2024, we were a private company with no active
public market for our common stock. Therefore, we have periodically determined the overall value of our company and the estimated per
share fair value of our common equity at their various dates and valuations based on a per share valuation using the private funding
transactions as an estimate. These values and estimates are subjective.
Warrant Classification and Fair Value
The Company classifies warrants issued for the
purchase of shares of its common stock as either equity or liability instruments based on an assessment of the specific terms and conditions
of each respective contract. The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments or embedded in a host
instrument, whether the warrants meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, whether the warrants meet the definition of
a derivative under ASC 815, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815. This assessment,
which requires the use of professional judgment, is conducted at the time of warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period
end date while the warrants are outstanding.
For issued or modified warrants that meet all
of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of equity at the time of issuance.
For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded
as liabilities at their fair value. The fair value of the warrant liability is determined using the binomial option pricing model the
binomial option pricing model which values the liability on the stock price at the grant date, the estimate volatility of the stock, the
expected term until exercise, the risk-free interest rate over the expected term, certain estimates and probabilities of different outcomes.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that
are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the
Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact
on its financial position or results of operations.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company as
defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
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