PRESS RELEASESkyDrive Inc.
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkyDrive and Volatus Create Strategic Alliance●SkyDrive plans to utilize Volatus’ advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure including
vertiports and charging stations●Both companies will cooperate with each other with the common goal of promoting AAM

TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN, September29, 2022 — SkyDrive Inc. (hereinafter SkyDrive) has formeda strategic alliance with Volatus Infrastructure, LLC (hereinafter Volatus). SkyDrive andVolatus agree to form a strategic alliance to support each other’s business development andmarket expansion goals. SkyDrive will integrate Volatus’ AAM infrastructure including
vertiports and charging stations into their U.S. business platform. SkyDrive will also support
Volatus in expanding their eVTOL infrastructure into the Japanese market.

SkyDrive is the leading manufacturer of eVTOLs1 in Japan and is currently engaged in thedevelopment of a compact, two-seat electric-powered aircraft named “SkyDrive SD-05.”
SkyDrive reached a key milestone when Japan Civil Aviation Bureau accepted its application
for type certification of the SD-05 in October 2021.
In alignment with SkyDrive’s own vision, Volatus is focused on making its eVTOL technology
widely accessible to everyone by steering the AAM industry towards agreeable standards.
Volatus has also committed to keeping the cost of their products and services priced to allow
for universal accessibility.
Volatus will provide tailored infrastructure packages to SkyDrive as one of SkyDrive’s preferredvendors that includes eVTOL vertiports and charging facilities. These packages will also beextended to SkyDrive's customers as desired. SkyDrive, within its capacity, will support Volatus
in the development of its infrastructure. The two companies will cooperate with each otherwith the common goal of promoting AAM.

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“Volatus is planning to build permanent vertiports in many states in the US, starting withOshkosh, Wisconsin, and SkyDrive is looking to utilize their vertiports,” said SkyDrive CEOTomohiro Fukuzawa. “We believe our collaboration will accelerate and promote advanced airmobility.”“This is a huge step forward for the global eVTOL industry,” said Grant Fisk, Volatus
Infrastructure Co-Founder. “We can best serve communities and make this technology
accessible faster by working together. SkyDrive will play a critical role in creating our cargohub.”About SkyDrive Inc.
SkyDrive was established in July 2018 with the mission of “leading a once-in-a-century mobilityrevolution.” Since then, it has advanced the development of flying cars and cargo drones whileworking in partnership with others to promote the shared vision of a future in which people use
air mobility as a means of transportation in their daily lives. SkyDrive is the only company inJapan that has successfully conducted piloted test flights and is now involved in designing asystem for future air mobility as a member of Japan’s Public-Private Council for AAM. Thecompany’s cargo drones, which can carry payloads of up to 30kg, are currently being used atworksites in remote mountainous areas in Japan. SkyDrive is aiming to launch a flying car
service in the Osaka Bay area in 2025. SkyDrive is headquartered in Toyota, Aichi.
Tomohiro Fukuzawa is the CEO of the company.
For more information, please visit: https://en.skydrive2020.com/
About Volatus Infrastructure, LLC
Founded in 2021, Volatus Infrastructure, LLC is connecting communities to the future with
best-in-class eVTOL infrastructure technology to ensure society is ready for the future. Volatusoffers three main eVTOL infrastructure designs, a vehicle agnostic charging station, plus anapp and maintenance programs. By tailoring to specific needs while incorporating the latest
technologies their work positively impacts clients and the communities they serve. Join thefuture with Volatus Infrastructure.
Website: https://volatusllc.com/###2

Editor’s Note:
1. eVTOL is short for electric vertical takeoff and landing. eVTOLs are characterized byelectrification, autopilot, and vertical take-off and landing. As a new advancement in thefield of mobility, the development of eVTOLs is being promoted in many countries aroundthe world. In Japan, the Public-Private Council for Air Mobility Revolution was establishedin 2018 with meetings held since then.

Media Contacts:
SkyDrive Inc.
Risa Oishi
Public Relations
info@skydrive.co.jp
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC
Sheena Banker
Director of Public Relations
sheena@volatusllc.com

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