Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following
discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and
the related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and with the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC. In addition to our historical condensed consolidated
financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our
actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute
to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, particularly in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS
XTI Aerospace, Inc. is a
U.S.-based aerospace company focused on unmanned aircraft systems and related services. The Company provides UAS solutions through a
combination of product distribution and service offerings, including the sale and support of UAS platforms and related equipment, as
well as operator training, program enablement, repair and maintenance, and other fleet lifecycle support for enterprise, public safety,
government, and defense-related customers. Recently, the Company also started to design and develop unmanned platforms for defense and
commercial applications.
The Company currently operates
through two reportable segments:
● Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (“UAS”) , which consists of its revenue-generating UAS solutions
and services platform operated through XTI Drones Holdings, LLC, and
● Autonomous
Defense Systems (“ADS”), which reflects a strategic shift away from commercial
aviation and toward building a core capability around the design, development, and production
of unmanned platforms, with an emphasis on serving defense customers and supporting domestic
procurement initiatives aligned with U.S. national security priorities
RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS
Recent
Strategic Transactions and Operating Profile
During the three months ended March 31, 2026,
the Company completed the sale of its Inpixon Business, refer to Note 16—Discontinued Operations to the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. As a result, the Company’s financial statements reflect only continuing
operations related to its UAS and ADS segments.
Following
the November 2025 acquisition of Drone Nerds, the Company’s UAS platform represents its primary revenue-generating business. The
results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 reflect a full quarter of Drone Nerds activity, whereas the prior-year
period does not, which impacts comparability between periods.
As
a result of these transactions, our current operating profile differs materially from prior periods, and historical results may not be
fully comparable. Accordingly, in addition to reviewing our GAAP results, management evaluates performance and allocates capital with
an emphasis on:
● Revenue
growth and channel mix within the UAS platform.
● Gross
margin expansion through service attachment and lifecycle support.
● Working
capital efficiency and liquidity management.
● Disciplined
allocation of capital between UAS scaling initiatives and ADS development programs.
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UAS
Solutions Platform
Through Drone
Nerds, we operate an established enterprise-focused UAS solutions platform in the United States. Our operating model is designed to provide
end-to-end UAS lifecycle capabilities across hardware distribution, operator training, compliance management support, repair and maintenance,
fleet sustainment, and related support services.
We
operate an OEM-agnostic, multi-vendor ecosystem supporting more than 50 hardware and software manufacturers. This positioning enables
us to serve enterprise and public sector customers navigating evolving regulatory requirements, supply chain considerations, and procurement
restrictions.
Our
strategy is aligned with our broader Vertical Economy™ vision, which encompasses vertical lift technologies and supporting infrastructure
across unmanned and manned aircraft platforms. While our long-term vision includes broader participation across the vertical lift ecosystem,
our near-term operating focus is centered on scaling our UAS platform with disciplined capital allocation and margin optimization.
We believe
the UAS market is undergoing structural evolution driven by:
● Increasing
enterprise adoption of drones for inspection, safety, and operational efficiency
● Regulatory
developments affecting fleet eligibility and operational approvals
● Growing
emphasis on secure and compliant procurement in government and defense channels
● Customer
demand for integrated lifecycle solutions rather than standalone hardware transactions
Our integrated
model is designed to address these trends by positioning us as a long-term solutions partner rather than a transactional reseller.
Autonomous
Defense Systems (ADS), formerly XTI Aircraft — Strategic Context and Organizational Evolution
The
ADS division reflects a strategic shift away from the TriFan 600 program and toward nearer-term unmanned systems opportunities. Management
determined that continued development of the TriFan 600 program would require substantial additional time and capital, and the Company
therefore redirected resources toward unmanned systems opportunities that it believes may offer nearer-term commercial applications.
In
response, management conducted a structured search for new divisional leadership with a mandate to reorient the business around nearer-term,
capital-efficient opportunities. That search concluded with the appointment of Steve Zohrabian, whose background in advanced manufacturing
and defense product development is relevant to the operational and contractual realities of serving government and defense customers.
The
acquisition of Drone Nerds in November 2025 served as the second anchor point around which the division’s updated strategy was
set. Together, Zohrabian’s appointment and the Drone Nerds acquisition defined the strategic perimeter of the division and marked
the beginning of a transformation in staffing, focus, and organizational priorities — a transformation substantially completed
in Q1 2026.
The
ADS team is now building a core capability around the design, development, and production of unmanned platforms, with an emphasis on
serving defense customers and supporting domestic procurement initiatives aligned with U.S. national security priorities. The Company
believes the unmanned systems market — particularly in defense and government procurement — presents a more actionable near-term
revenue opportunity than continued TriFan 600 development at this stage of the Company’s evolution.
Advanced Technology
and Manufacturing (ATM)
In addition to its two reportable segments, the
Company is in the early stages of developing a domestic manufacturing and technology division (referred to as the ATM division) focused
on building U.S.-based production capabilities for unmanned systems, components, and related technologies. The ATM division does not currently
meet the criteria for a reportable segment under ASC 280 as it is in a pre-operational stage and has no discrete financial information
reviewed by the CODM for purposes of resource allocation . The division’s mandate is to develop a domestically sourced supply
chain designed to support compliance with applicable federal procurement and sourcing requirements, including Section 848 of the NDAA
for unmanned aerial systems, addressing the growing demand from federal agencies, defense contractors, and enterprise customers for platforms
and components that meet applicable government procurement requirements.
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The ATM division is expected to pursue growth
through manufacturing partnerships, co-development arrangements, targeted acquisitions of domestic production capacity, and strategic
investments in U.S.-based technology and component suppliers. The Company believes that demand for compliant, domestically manufactured
unmanned systems has accelerated as regulatory and procurement requirements around foreign-manufactured components have tightened, and
that this environment may create an opportunity to develop manufacturing relationships and capabilities that support government and enterprise
demand.
The ATM division has not yet generated any revenues, and its activities
are at an early stage of development. The division’s ability to generate revenues will depend on its success in establishing manufacturing
partnerships on acceptable terms, securing NDAA-compliant production capacity, and converting that capacity into customer relationships
and contract awards, each of which is subject to significant uncertainty. There can be no assurance that manufacturing partnerships will
be established on acceptable terms or that the division will generate revenues within the timeframe the Company anticipates, or at all.
TriFan
600 VTOL Program
As
of early 2026, the TriFan 600 program has been paused. Whether and when development may resume will depend on a number of factors, including
capital availability, market conditions for advanced air mobility, and the Company’s overall strategic priorities at the relevant
time. While the TriFan 600 remains a strategic long-term asset within our broader vertical lift vision, our current revenue base and
operating execution are centered on our UAS solutions platform.
Capital
Allocation and Liquidity Strategy
During 2025, we completed multiple public offerings
and a Series 10 Convertible Preferred Stock financing, which generated an aggregate of approximately $85.5 million in net proceeds, strengthening
our liquidity and supporting our strategic initiatives, including the Drone Nerds acquisition and working capital stabilization. During
the three months ended March 31, 2026, we received approximately $7.4 million in net proceeds from the exercise of warrants and entered
into a $20.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility, subject to a borrowing base. The Company ended the most recent quarter with
cash on hand of $15.2 million and $16.7 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Our operating priorities are focused on:
● Strengthening
and scaling our UAS platform.
● Improving
margin profile and recurring revenue mix.
● Managing
operating expenses and cash burn.
● Preserving
long-term vertical lift optionality.
Our
near-term objective is to move toward improved operating cash flow sustainability within the UAS segment while maintaining disciplined
investment in our other programs, which may require additional capital over time.
Growth Strategy and Potential Acquisitions
As part of our growth strategy, we continue to
evaluate potential acquisitions and strategic transactions that we believe could complement our UAS solutions platform, expand our capabilities
in unmanned systems and domestic manufacturing, or strengthen our position with enterprise, government, and defense customers. We may
from time to time engage in preliminary discussions or negotiations with potential acquisition targets or their representatives, conduct
due diligence, and explore various transaction structures. There can be no assurance that any such discussions will result in a definitive
agreement or a completed transaction.
We expect to fund potential acquisitions through
a combination of available cash on hand, debt financing (which may include borrowings under our existing or new credit facilities, term
loans or other debt instruments) and the issuance of our common stock or other equity or equity-linked securities, including equity interests
in our subsidiaries. The specific terms and financing structure of any potential acquisition would depend on the size, nature, and strategic
fit of the target, as well as prevailing market conditions at the time of any such transaction. Any acquisition financed in whole or in
part with equity securities could result in dilution to our existing stockholders.
We may incur costs related to potential acquisitions,
including legal, financial advisory, accounting, and due diligence expenses, regardless of whether any such transaction is ultimately
consummated. Such costs could be material in the periods in which they are incurred.
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CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our
condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
In connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about
future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures.
We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes
to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, we review the accounting policies,
assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with
GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions
and estimates, and such differences could be material.
The
significant accounting policies of the Company are described in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations,” section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2025. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Overview
and Comparability Considerations
The
Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 reflect a full quarter of operations from its UAS platform
following the acquisition of Drone Nerds in November 2025, as well as the absence of the Inpixon Business following its disposition in
February 2026.
The
results of the Inpixon Business have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. As a result, the Company’s
results from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 do not reflect the current scale of the Company’s
UAS operations, and period-to-period comparisons may not be indicative of future performance.
Key
Drivers of Operating Results
The
Company’s operating results are primarily driven by the performance of its UAS platform, including revenue growth, product and
channel mix, service attachment rates, and inventory availability.
Gross
margins are influenced by product mix, pricing, vendor costs, and the relative contribution of higher-margin service offerings. The Company
continues to focus on expanding service-based revenue and improving margin consistency.
Operating
expenses reflect investments in scaling the UAS platform, as well as ongoing development costs associated with the ADS program. General
and administrative expenses also include public company costs and stock-based compensation, which may vary period to period.
Other
income (expense) may be impacted by changes in the fair value of certain financial instruments, interest expense, and other non-operating
items, which can introduce variability that is not directly related to core operating performance.
Three
Months Ended March 31, 2026 compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
The
following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data and as a percentage of period-over-period change:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
$
%
(in thousands, except percentages)
Amount
Amount
Change
Change*
Revenues
$ 27,696
$ -
$ 27,696
** %
Cost of revenues
22,550
-
22,550
** %
Gross profit
5,146
-
5,146
** %
Operating expenses
15,536
8,203
7,333
89 %
Loss from operations
(10,390 )
(8,203 )
(2,187 )
27 %
Other expense, net
(21,356 )
(2,495 )
(18,861 )
756 %
Provision for income taxes
-
15
(15 )
-100 %
Net loss from continuing operations
$ (31,746 )
$ (10,683 )
$ (21,063 )
197 %
**
Comparisons between positive
and negative numbers and with a zero are not meaningful.
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Revenues
Revenues
for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $27.7 million, reflecting revenue generated by our UAS solutions platform following the
acquisition of Drone Nerds in November 2025.
There
were no revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Cost
of Revenues and Gross Profit
Cost
of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $22.6 million, resulting in gross profit of $5.1 million and a gross margin
of approximately 19%. The gross margin reflects the product mix and operating model of the UAS distribution and services business, which
includes hardware sales, accessories, and related support services.
There
were no revenues or cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Future
gross margin performance will be influenced by product mix, service attachment rates, pricing discipline, vendor cost dynamics, and channel
mix.
Operating
Expenses
Operating
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $15.5 million, an increase of $7.3 million, or 89%, compared to $8.2 million
for the comparable period ended March 31, 2025.
This
increase was due primarily to increased personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation, and operating expenses incurred
at the Drone Nerds business which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2025 and therefore has no activity reflected in the three months
ended March 31, 2025.
Other
Expense, net
Other
expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $21.4 million compared to $2.5 million for the comparable period in the prior
year.
The
expense of $21.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily attributable to the change in fair value of the warrant
liability.
The
expense of $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to (i) $0.4 million loss on extinguishment
of debt due to the full repayment of the Streeterville promissory notes before the maturity date, and (ii) $2.0 million of financing
costs incurred relating to the issuance of warrants in connection with the March Offering.
Provision
for Income Taxes
The
provision for income tax for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was immaterial. As the Company has a history of recognizing
a net taxable loss, the Company records a valuation allowance against substantially all deferred tax assets.
Segment
Results of Operations
Beginning
in early 2026, the Company operates through two reportable segments: UAS and ADS. The UAS segment reflects the operations of Drone Nerds
beginning on November 10, 2025, while the ADS segment is now building a core capability around the design, development, and production
of unmanned platforms, with an emphasis on serving defense customers and supporting domestic procurement initiatives aligned with U.S.
national security priorities.
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UAS
Segment
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the UAS segment generated revenue of approximately $27.7 million and gross profit of approximately
$5.1 million. Operating expenses for the UAS segment consisted primarily of sales and marketing expenses associated with distribution
activities and general and administrative expenses required to support the operations of Drone Nerds following the acquisition.
ADS
Segment
For
the three months ended March 31, 2026, the ADS segment did not generate revenue. Operating expenses for this segment consisted primarily
of research and development costs related to unmanned platforms, with an emphasis on serving defense customers and supporting domestic
procurement initiatives aligned with U.S. national security priorities, as well as general corporate expenses supporting ongoing efforts.
Discontinued
Operations
During
December 2025, the Company committed to a plan to dispose of its Inpixon Business and initiated an activity process to identify a buyer.
The Company completed the sale of its Inpixon Business on February 3, 2026 for total consideration of approximately $5.5 million. The
Inpixon Business is presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Loss
from discontinued operations was $3.3 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Loss
from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes a loss of $0.8 million recognized upon closing of the
sale, and $1.2 million in income tax expense related to estimated taxes due in foreign jurisdictions as a result of the sale.
The
disposition of the Inpixon Business represents a strategic shift that allows the Company to focus its resources on its core UAS and aerospace
development operations.
Unaudited
Pro Forma Financial Information (Supplemental)
The
Company completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Drone Nerds on November 10, 2025, as such the consolidated results for
the three months ended March 31, 2025 do not include the results of operations. The following unaudited pro forma combined financials
presents the combined results of operations of the Company and the acquired business as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1,
2025, the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma financial information has been prepared for comparative purposes
only and does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the acquisition been completed on that date,
nor is it indicative of future operating results of operations.
The
pro forma results reflect adjustments that are directly attributable to the acquisition and are factually supportable, including:
● Incremental
amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets acquired;
● Interest
expense associated with acquisition-related indebtedness;
● Conforming
accounting policy adjustments, where applicable.
The
unaudited pro forma financial information does not include any anticipated cost savings, operating synergies, or other integration effects
of the acquisition.
Pro Forma Non-GAAP Measure
We also present Pro Forma EBITDA, Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Margin, all non-GAAP measures. Management defines Pro Forma EBITDA as pro forma net loss before interest,
income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Pro Forma EBITDA further adjusted for certain items
including, (i) non-cash stock based compensation expense; (ii) severance and restructuring charges; (iii) changes in fair value of warrant
liabilities; and (iv) selected charges that are unusual or non-recurring. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Pro Form Adjusted
EBITDA as a percentage of pro forma revenue.
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The Company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA financial measures assist our board of directors, management, investors, and lenders in comparing our operating performance and
establishing operational goals on a consistent basis across periods by removing the effects of our capital structure and other items that
impact the comparability of financial results from period to period. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we believe they provide
useful information regarding the factors and trends affecting our business in addition to measures calculated under GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures may not be
computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies. The calculation of Pro Forma EBITDA, Pro Forma Adjusted
EBITDA, and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Margin are included in the table below.
The following unaudited pro forma combined financial
information presents the combined results of operations of the Company and Drone Nerds as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1,
2025:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
$
%
(in thousands, except percentages)
Amount
Amount
Change
Change*
Revenues
$ 27,696
$ 30,587
$ (2,891 )
(9 )%
Cost of revenues
22,550
23,359
(809 )
(3 )%
Gross profit
5,146
7,228
(2,082 )
(29 )%
Operating expenses
15,536
11,581
3,955
34 %
Loss from operations
(10,390 )
(4,353 )
(6,037 )
139 %
Other expense, net
(21,356 )
(2,927 )
(18,429 )
630 %
Provision for income taxes
-
15
(15 )
(100 )%
Pro forma net loss from continuing operations
$ (31,746 )
$ (7,265 )
$ (24,481 )
337 %
Reconciliation of Pro Forma EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA
Pro form net loss from continuing operations
(31,746 )
(7,265 )
Interest expense, net
154
663
Income tax benefit
-
(15 )
Depreciation and amortization
279
257
Pro Forma EBITDA
$ (31,313 )
$ (6,360 )
(24,953 )
392 %
Change in fair value of warrant liability
21,447
(503 )
Severance and restructuring charges
263
-
Stock-based compensation expense
4,675
412
Selected charges that are unusual or non-recurring
-
2,781 (1)
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA
$ (4,928 )
$ (3,670 )
$ (1,258 )
34 %
Pro forma Margins:
Gross margin
19 %
24 %
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Margin
(18 )%
(12 )%
(1) Includes warrant issue expense, change in fair value of investment,
and loss on extinguishment of debt
Interpretation
of Pro Forma Results
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, revenue
was $27.7 million, down 9% from $30.6 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was mainly due to timing differences in sales between
the two periods. In late 2024, supply constraints delayed some product deliveries, causing sales that would normally have occurred in
2024 to shift into the first quarter of 2025, making that period unusually strong. In contrast, demand increased in late 2025 ahead of
expected FCC regulations on foreign-made drones, which pulled some sales forward from the first quarter of 2026 into 2025, making the
first quarter of 2026 comparatively weaker.
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Gross profit for the three months ended March
31, 2026 was $5.1 million, or 19% of revenue, compared to $7.2 million, or 24% of revenue, in the same period of 2025. The decline was
primarily due to unusually strong margins in the first quarter of 2025, when limited product availability from earlier supply constraints
allowed the Company to sell inventory at higher margins and focus on higher-margin sales as products became available.
Operating
expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $15.5 million, compared to pro forma operating expenses of $11.6 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase reflects continued investment in personnel and public company costs. Operating expenses
primarily consist of stock compensation, personnel expenses, professional fees, and public company costs.
The
Company recognized a loss from continuing operations of $31.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a pro forma
loss from continuing operations of $7.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Loss from continuing operations includes a
$21.4 million loss on the remeasurement of warrant liabilities and stock based compensation expense of $4.8 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2026, compared to a gain on the remeasurement of warrant liabilities of $0.5 million and pro forma stock based compensation
expense of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Pro Forma EBITDA was ($31.3 million) and ($6.4 million) for the three
months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA was ($4.9 million) and ($3.7 million) for the three
months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the same periods was (18%) and (12%), respectively.
The change in these measures is a result of the above-mentioned factors.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
As
of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $15.2 million and $16.7 million,
respectively, and working capital (deficit) of approximately ($40.6 million) and $4.2 million, respectively. Working capital as of March
31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, includes derivative warrant liabilities of approximately $64.9 million and $22.6 million, respectively.
These instruments are non-cash financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value under GAAP and do not represent contractual
cash obligations. Excluding these derivative warrant liabilities, working capital would have been approximately $24.3 million and $26.8
million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Absent changes in warrant liabilities, there were no material changes
to current assets or current liabilities as of March 31, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025.
The
Company’s liquidity is primarily supported by cash on hand, operating cash flows from its UAS platform, and availability under
its asset-based revolving credit facility.
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Recent
Developments
During
the three months ended March 31, 2026:
● The
Company received approximately $7.4 million in net proceeds from the exercise of warrants
● The
Company completed the disposition of the Inpixon Business in February 2026
● The
Company entered into a $20.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility, subject to a
borrowing base
Credit
Facility
In
February 2026, the Company entered into a secured asset-based revolving credit facility providing for borrowings of up to $20.0 million,
subject to a borrowing base of eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The facility matures on February 11, 2029 and is intended
to support working capital and general corporate purposes.
As
of March 31, 2026, the borrowing base was calculated to be $12.7 million, and the Company had $4.6 million outstanding, with approximately
$8.1 million of remaining availability.
The
Credit Agreement is subject to a cash dominion arrangement, whereby funds deposited into any depository account of the borrower are swept
into a blocked account with the Lender and shall be used to reduce amounts owed under the Credit Facility. Because of the nature of the
cash dominion arrangement, borrowings under the Credit Agreement are classified as current liabilities despite a maturity date that is
more than twelve-months from the balance sheet date.
Liquidity
Outlook
The
Company’s liquidity strategy is focused on maintaining sufficient operating capital to support its enterprise drone distribution
business while continuing to develop unmanned platforms for defense and commercial applications. Near-term liquidity is expected to be
supported by cash on hand, operating cash flows from the Drone Nerds business, and availability under the Company’s asset-based
revolving credit facility. The Company does not currently expect to require additional capital to support the ordinary-course operating
needs of the Drone Nerds business. However, the Company may seek additional capital in the future to support strategic acquisitions and
the development of its advanced systems and domestic manufacturing initiatives.
Management
believes that the Company’s existing cash balances, expected operating cash flows, and availability under its credit facility will
be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next twelve months from the date of issuance of these financial statements.
Cash
Requirements
Contractual
Obligations and Commitments
The
Company’s contractual obligations consist primarily of operating lease liabilities, short-term debt and acquisition-related promissory
notes, and vendor commitments incurred in the ordinary course of business.
As
of March 31, 2026, total operating lease liabilities were approximately $1.7 million, of which approximately $0.7 million is expected
to be paid in the next twelve months. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had acquisition-related promissory note obligations of $5.9 million,
representing scheduled principal payments due within one year. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $4.6 million drawn on its credit
facility, which matures on February 11, 2029.
The
Company also maintains customary vendor purchase commitments associated with inventory procurement and operating agreements within its
Drone Nerds distribution business. These commitments are generally short-term in nature and consistent with normal operating requirements.
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Customer
Deposits
As
of March 31, 2026, customer deposits totaled approximately $2.5 million. Customer deposits consist of (i) refundable and conditional
deposits received in connection with aircraft pre-orders and (ii) advance payments received in the ordinary course of business from customers
of the Drone Nerds distribution operations. Aircraft-related deposits are generally refundable until a definitive purchase agreement
is executed. If a significant number of customers request refunds, it could adversely impact liquidity.
Deposits
received in the Drone Nerds business are typically short-term in nature and relate to standard commercial sales arrangements, including
advance payments for inventory orders. These deposits are recognized as revenue upon transfer of control of the related goods.
Risks
and Uncertainties
As
of March 31, 2026, the Company’s liquidity position reflects cash on hand, operating cash flows from its UAS platform, and availability
under its asset-based revolving credit facility. While the Company expects the Drone Nerds operations to contribute positive operating
cash flows, its results remain subject to variability in sales volumes, gross margins, inventory turnover, and broader market conditions
affecting demand in the enterprise and commercial drone markets, as well as risks associated with the integration of acquired operations.
As
of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 21 million outstanding warrants with an exercise price ranging from $1.36 to $2.19 per
share. If fully exercised for cash, these warrants would provide aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $41.9 million; however, exercise
is at the discretion of the holders and dependent on market conditions. These amounts exclude prefunded warrants and warrants that management
does not expect to be redeemed due to the exercise price. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, certain warrant holders exercised
warrants, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $7.4 million. The timing and extent of any future warrant exercises are not within
the Company’s control.
The
Company has incurred historical operating losses and negative cash flows from operations and expects to continue to incur losses as it
invests in the growth of its UAS and ADS platform. The Company has currently paused development activities related to the TriFan 600
aircraft program. Any future resumption of development activities related to the TriFan 600 program would be expected to require additional
capital. Management may continue to pursue a range of potential funding alternatives, including equity or debt financing, strategic partnerships,
joint ventures, government incentives and other potential sources of capital in connection with any such future resumption.
Historical
Cash Flows
The
Company’s net cash flows used in operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
and certain balances as of the end of those periods are as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net cash used in operating activities
$ (10,454 )
$ (15,242 )
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(825 )
(45 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
9,512
19,173
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
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17
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
$ (1,734 )
$ 3,903
As of
March 31,
2026
As of
December 31,
2025
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 15,185
$ 16,696
Working capital (deficit)
$ (40,614 )
$ 4,220
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Operating
Activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026
Net
cash used in operating activities was approximately $10.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Included
in operating cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is approximately $0.1 million of cash used in operating activities
related to discontinued operations (Inpixon Business). Excluding discontinued operations, net cash used in operating activities from
continuing operations was approximately $10.3 million. Additional information regarding cash flows from discontinued operations is included
in Note 16 – Discontinued Operations.
Cash
used in operating activities during three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily driven by the Company’s consolidated net loss
of $35.0 million, adjustments for non-cash items of approximately $27.3 million and changes in working capital resulting in a net use
of cash of approximately $2.8 million. The largest cash operating expenses include costs of goods sold and personnel related costs. The
changes in working capital are primarily driven by increases in inventory and prepaid and other current assets, as well as a reduction
in accounts payable, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable and increase in accrued liabilities. The quarter’s working
capital activity reflects the integration of the Drone Nerds acquisition in the fourth quarter.
Management
expects that the acquisition of Drone Nerds, a historically EBITDA-profitable business, will contribute positive operating cash flows
going forward. However, operating cash flows will continue to be influenced by sales volumes, gross margins, inventory turnover, discretionary
operating expenditures, and the pace of investment in the development of unmanned platforms for defense and commercial applications.
Operating
Activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025
Net
cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was approximately $15.2 million, primarily driven by the
Company’s net loss and changes in working capital. Included in operating cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2025 is
approximately $1.1 million of cash used in operating activities related to discontinued operations. Excluding discontinued operations,
net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was approximately $14.1 million.
Cash
used in operating activities during three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by the Company’s consolidated net loss
of $12.9 million, adjustments for non-cash items, of approximately $3.2 million and changes in working capital resulting in a net use
of cash of approximately $5.6 million. The largest cash operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were professional
services, personnel related costs, and legal fees. The increase in working capital was primarily driven by a decrease in accrued liabilities,
related to transaction and employee bonuses and consulting fees, and accounts payable, as well as increases in prepaid and other current
assets.
Cash Flows
from Investing Activities as of March 31, 2026 and 2025
Net cash flows used in investing activities during
the three months ended March 31, 2026 was approximately $825,000, which included $694,000 of cash used in investing activity from discontinued
operations.
Net
cash flows used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was approximately $45,000.
Cash Flows
from Financing Activities as of March 31, 2026 and 2025
Net
cash flows from financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was approximately $9.5 million. During the three months
ended March 31, 2026, the Company received incoming cash flows of $7.4 million from the exercise of warrants, net of commission and advisory
fees, and had net borrowings on its credit facility of $4.6 million, offset by $2.0 million of principal paid on the promissory note
entered into in connection with the Drone Nerds Acquisition and $0.6 million of debt issuance costs associated with the credit facility.
Net
cash flows from financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was approximately $19.2 million. During the three months
ended March 31, 2025, the Company received incoming cash flows of $21.7 million from the sale of common stock and warrants via two public
offerings, as well as $1.7 million from the now expired ATM. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company paid $2.7 million
to fully settle two outstanding promissory note obligations and $1.4 million to redeem the remaining outstanding Series 9 Preferred Stock.
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Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
do not have any off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency contracts. We do not engage in trading
activities involving non-exchange traded contracts.
Recently
Issued Accounting Standards
For
a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements, please see Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which
are included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
applicable.
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