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# Praxis Aerospace Concepts International

Providing Robotics and Unmanned Systems (UxS) Solutions

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- [HAI Board Of Directors Names PACI CEO As Special Advisor For UAS](http://praxisaerospace.com/2021/07/02/hai-board-of-directors-names-paci-ceo-as-special-advisor-for-uas/) - Join us in celebrating our CEO and founder, Jonathan Daniels, FASTM, on his recent selection by the Helicopter Association International Board of Directors as special advisor for UAS. Read more in this release from HAI here
- [PACI Selected by the FAA for BVLOS Rulemaking Committee](http://praxisaerospace.com/2021/06/10/paci-selected-by-the-faa-for-bvlos-rulemaking-committee/) - PACI, Inc is very proud to represent Technology/Network Infrastructure interests as a member of the newly-announced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). PACI was one of the first eight companies to receive a Part 31/33 Waiver enabling commercial BVLOS flight operations. The BVLOS ARC is chartered to help
- [Post-COVID UAS Operations](http://praxisaerospace.com/2021/06/01/post-covid-uas-operations/) - Restrictions Lifted June 1 The Clark County local COVID-19 mitigation plan expired June 1, allowing for the return of pre-pandemic guidelines that lift restrictions involving capacity limits, large gatherings and more. Increasing vaccination rates, a low positivity rate and normal hospitalization rates all justify the lifting of restrictions. In the event that hospitalizations should rise, additional mitigation measures may be required for
- [ICAO Adopts New Standards for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and amends Chicago Convention](http://praxisaerospace.com/2021/03/03/icao-adopts-new-standards-for-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems-and-amends-chicago-convention/) - Montréal, 1 March 2021 – During its ongoing 222nd Session, the ICAO Council today adopted new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) driving important progress on the international safety and interoperability of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). The new provisions will become effective on 12 July 2021, and applicable as of 26 November 2026. The
- [American Robotics Receives Historic Approval for BVLOS without Humans On-site After Testing at Searchlight Airport (1L3)](http://praxisaerospace.com/2021/02/01/american-robotics-receives-historic-approval-for-bvlos-without-humans-on-site-after-testing-at-searchlight-airport-1l3/) - American Robotics, a leading developer of fully-automated commercial drone systems, today became the first company approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate automated drones without human operators on-site. The company’s Scout System™ features advanced acoustic Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) technology that enables its drones to maintain a safe distance from other aircraft at all times.
- [PACI CEO named to Industry Trade Advisory Committee](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/12/03/daniels-named-to-industry-trade-advisory-committee/) - Many congratulations to Jonathan Daniels, CEO, who has been appointed as a Cleared Advisor to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Aerospace Equipment (ITAC 1). The Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) are a unique public-private partnership jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) that engages
- [MissionGo Completes Longest Organ Delivery UAS Flight](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/09/17/missiongo-completes-longest-organ-delivery-uas-flight/) - US-based MissionGO, a provider of unmanned aviation solutions, and Nevada Donor Network, an organ procurement organization (OPO) serving the state of Nevada, have announced two successful test flights carrying a human organ and tissue via a UAS on 17 September, 2020. Longest organ delivery via UAS The second flight, which delivered a research kidney from
- [PACI Operations during COVID-19](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/05/28/paci-operations-during-covid-19/) - Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all "nonessential" businesses for 30 days amid the coronavirus outbreak. Update: On Friday, May 29, Nevada entered Phase 2 of Nevada’s COVID recovery plan. We are very supportive of the Governor's mandate, and have reduced operations at the Searchlight Airpark to only those deemed essential under the
- [COVID-19 UAS Operations](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/04/28/covid-19-uas-operations/) - As the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, unmanned aircraft – more popularly known as drones – have the potential to be a useful tool to perform important services.Specifically, the FAA supports using drones for response efforts to provide public safety and support benefits.If you’re thinking about flying your drone to support this effort,
- [ANSI UAS Roadmap 2.0 Released for Public Comment](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/04/01/ansi-uas-roadmap-2-0-released-for-public-comment/) - The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released today for public review and comment a working draft of the Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Version 2.0) being developed by the Institute’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization Collaborative (UASSC). Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Incorporated (PACI) is pleased to announce our participation in the UASSC, both as a corporation and in concert with our
- [ASTM Releases Public Safety Remote Pilot Standards](http://praxisaerospace.com/2020/01/23/astm-releases-public-safety-remote-pilot-standards/) - ASTM International has approved a new standard establishing minimum training requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) operators. The new standard, which will be published as F3379, addresses general, field and search-specific knowledge and skills for UAS pilots operating from remote locations. According to ASTM, it was designed to support public safety agencies fielding UAS teams.
- [FAA Announces Rulemaking fo Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/12/27/faa-announces-rulemaking-fo-remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued the proposed rule for remote identification of drones. The proposed Remote I.D. rule would apply to all drones that are required to register with the FAA (recreational drones weighing under 0.55 pounds are not required to register), as well as to people who operate foreign civil drone in the
- [UAS Type Certification (FAA D&R)](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/11/07/uas-type-certification-faa-dr/) - The D&R testing is comprised of test hours and cycles fully representative of desired operating state operations. The D&R testing must also include verification of all operational limits and the entire aircraft flight envelope to ensure testing thoroughly encompasses the possible conditions that will be encountered in service. D&R Test Hour Requirements As a rule,
- [AUVSI TOP Wins Awards](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/10/24/auvsi-top-wins-awards/) - The Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International earned a 2019 ASAE Power of A Gold Award for its AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP), a certification program to create a culture of safety, reliability, professionalism, and trust within the unmanned aircraft systems remote pilot community, commonly known as drones. As it continues to expand and evolve,
- [UAS training gets ASTM seal of approval](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/10/22/uas-training-gets-astm-seal-of-approval/) - As the first university approved to meet ASTM International for training students in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) , the UND John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is planning to extend this expertise beyond the campus. Paul Snyder, director of the UND Aerospace UAS Program, is a member of the ASTM International committee that developed standards for drone operation
- [PACI Hosts Real World Testing for Drone Traffic Management and BVLOS flight at Searchlight FAA UAS Test Range](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/09/20/praxis-aerospace-hosts-real-world-testing-for-drone-traffic-management-and-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-flight-at-searchlight-faa-uas-test-range/) - The FAA and several industrial partners have successfully concluded real-world testing of unmanned traffic management systems for integrating drones into airspace in the USA. “The Eldorado and Piute Valley has been the home of innovation in UAS airspace for commercial BVLOS operations. We started the nation’s first commercial droneport in 2015 and expanded our testing
- [PACI CEO moderates "UTM and the Future of the Airspace" panel at the North Carolina Drone Summit](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/08/26/praxis-ceo-moderates-utm-and-the-future-of-the-airspace-panel-at-the-north-carolina-drone-summit/) - On the third day of the highly successful North Carolina Drone Summit, a group of Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) experts took the stage to discuss what the future of urban air mobility might look like. The panel took questions from an audience eager to learn more about the state of the technology and about the different
- [Parachute Testing to ASTM Standards](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/08/22/parachute-testing-to-astm-standards/) - PACI provides Third Party Testing Agency (TPTA) services for applicants who seek Part 107.39 Waivers using ASTM as a Method Of Compliance. The new ASTM standard defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, and testing of sUAS parachute recovery systems. Amongst other things, the standard requires an autonomous triggering system to detect failures and deploy
- [Taking it to the TOP: PACI presents Chapter Affiliation Incentive Program](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/08/08/taking-it-to-the-top-paci-presents-chapter-affiliation-incentive-program/) - In support of the adoption of Trusted Operator Program™ (TOP) by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) Chapters, Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. (PACI) expands its service by announcing their new, “Chapter Affiliation Incentive Program”. This program is a prime example of PACI’s latest initiatives and commitment to transform organizations by providing the
- [PACI Trusted Operator Program officially goes International](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/07/18/paci-trusted-operator-program-officially-goes-international/) - PACI Trusted Operator Program officially goes International On July 8, 2019, Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc (PACI) reached another milestone and became the 1st AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certifying Body authorized to deliver International TOP Service to train drone organizations overseas. At their facilities in Henderson and Searchlight, NV, PACI provides third-party evaluation of
- [FlightSafety and PACInc Officially Begin UAS Training Classes in Nevada](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/07/15/flightsafety-and-pacinc-officially-begin-uas-training-classes-in-nevada/) - FlightSafety International, in partnership with Praxis Aerospace Concepts, Inc., officially begins the Unmanned Aircraft Systems practical flight training in the Henderson facility. The program offers students a wide variety of hands-on training and fundamentals of UAS and how to safely operate them. Students will learn UAS rules and guidelines and familiarize themselves with the Part
- [Monsoon Awareness in Southern Nevada](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/06/15/monsoon-awareness-in-southern-nevada/) - We would like to remind all out-of-state visitors and users that our "monsoon season" officially extends from June 15th through September 30th, the time during which associated hazards are most likely to occur. For more information, please review this web page developed by the National Weather Service and the Arizona Department of Emergency & Military
- [PACI Executive speaks at FAA Symposium](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/06/03/praxis-executive-speaks-at-faa-symposium/) - DAA — State of PlayBallroom, Level 400 Dallas Brooks, Director, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, Mississippi State UniversityJonathan Daniels, CEO, Praxis Aerospace Concepts International Inc. Ally Ferguson, Director, Airspace Research, PrecisionHawk Jarrett Larrow, Aerospace Engineer, FAA Flight Operations Branch Edward Lester, Chief UTM Architect, AiRXOS Jay Merkle, Executive Director, FAA UAS Integration OfficeThe ability to detect-and-avoid (DAA) obstacles, including manned and
- [PACI Assists USI in FAA Special Airworthiness Certification for BVLOS](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/04/20/paci-assists-usi-in-faa-special-airworthiness-certification-for-bvlos/) - Henderson, NV April 16, 2019 – With daily efforts being made all across the United States to push the boundaries of technology for aerospace and the advancements of innovation, two Henderson companies, Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. (PACI) and Unmanned Systems Inc. (USI), have established another milestone for the industry and for the state of
- [PACI teams with Blainjett for Vectored Thrust UAS](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/04/08/paci-teams-with-blainjett-for-vectored-thrust-uas/) - See the original cover story article about Blainjett from In Flight USA magazine. https://issuu.com/inflightusa/docs/online_april_2019 Read additional information about Blainjett in the May issue of Unmanned Systems Magazine
- [Pinnacle Solutions wins $553M Army unmanned training contract](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/03/23/pinnacle-solutions-wins-553m-army-unmanned-training-contract/) - On March 19th, 2019, Pinnacle Solutions Inc. was awarded the $533-million cost-plus-fixed-fee Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instruction and Mission Support (UAS IMS) contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command in Orlando, Florida. Under this contract, Pinnacle will provide UAS instruction, maintenance, logistics support, prescribed load list (PLL), flight line operations support and information technology network support,
- [FlightSafety International To Deliver Unmanned Aircraft Systems Practical Flight Training In Conjunction With Praxis Aerospace Concepts, Inc](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/02/08/flightsafety-international-to-deliver-unmanned-aircraft-systems-practical-flight-training-in-conjunction-with-praxis-aerospace-concepts-inc/) - FlightSafety International will deliver Unmanned Aircraft Systems practical flight training in conjunction with Praxis Aerospace Concepts, Inc. “Our Unmanned Systems Training program developed in conjunction with Praxis, will help commercial operators achieve the highest levels of safety and proficiency,” said Ray Johns, Co-CEO, President, Government and Manufacturing. “As a global leader in aviation training with
- [DOT UAS Initiatives Announced](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/01/14/dot-uas-initiatives-announced/) - On January 14, 2019, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced proposed new rules and a pilot project to allow unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or more commonly called drones, to fly overnight and over people without waivers under certain conditions and to further integrate drones safely into the national airspace system. The Unmanned
- [From the Silver State, the Gold Standard](http://praxisaerospace.com/2019/01/01/from-the-silver-state-the-gold-standard-2/) - The Praxis Aerospace Cluster family of companies are service-disabled, veteran-owned, small businesses based in Southern Nevada. Using a mix of proprietary technology, unique team domain expertise and unique partnerships, PACI develops practical solutions for multi-modal (ground-air-sea-industrial) robotics and unmanned systems (UxS) that benefit from experience and "best practices." PACI operates field facilities in the Eldorado
- [PACInc partners with Nevada colleges to train new generation of pilots and programmers](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/12/27/as-drone-use-rises-nevada-colleges-gear-up-to-train-new-generation-of-pilots-and-programmers/) - Correction: The source article "As drone use rises, Nevada colleges gear up to train new generation of pilots and programmers" incorrectly lists Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. as the vendor for the UNLV program. The course and instructors are provided by Praxis Aerospace Concepts Incorporated (PACInc), an AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Training Provider. Henderson, December 27th, 2018: Federal aviation officials have predicted that the fleet of commercial drones in the U.S. could
- [ANSI Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Published](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/12/20/ansi-standardization-roadmap-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems-published/) - New York, December 20, 2018: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the publication of the Standardization Roadmap for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Version 1.0). The roadmap was developed by the Institute’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Standardization Collaborative (UASSC), a group established to coordinate and accelerate the development of the standards and conformity assessment programs needed
- [AUVSI launches Trusted Operator Program™](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/10/27/auvsi-launches-trusted-operator-program/) - AUVSI TOP™ is a professional unmanned system community initiative aimed at supporting industry accepted remote pilot standards and protocols, which will result in the safe and sustainable advancement of the industry. AUVSI has worked with more than 190 international safety experts to create TOP™ to raise the trust and acceptance of the use of unmanned
- [ASTM UAS Approved Training Provider Program (UATPP)](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/10/24/astm-uas-approved-training-provider-program-uatpp/) - W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., October 29, 2018 – ASTM International announced today a new partnership with Praxis Aerospace Concepts International aimed at meeting the need to evaluate the growing number of training programs for drone operators, maintenance technicians, instructors, and others in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. The new joint offering, the UAS Approved Training
- [Boeing Teams with Robotic Skies to Provide Enhanced Commercial Unmanned Aircraft System Services](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/10/08/boeing-teams-with-robotic-skies-to-provide-enhanced-commercial-unmanned-aircraft-system-services/) - Boeing and its subsidiaries Jeppesen and Aviall have joined with Robotic Skies, a leading commercial unmanned aircraft system (UAS) support services provider, to develop and deliver industry-leading supply chain management and optimization, analytics, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the commercial and civil UAS markets. Read the press release here
- [FAA Targets UAS Violators for Enforcement](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/09/29/faa-targets-uas-violators-for-enforcement/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided guidance for agency personnel who handle possible drone violations to refer all cases involving interference with first responders to the FAA Chief Counsel’s office for possible enforcement action. Read more about this policy here.
- [FlightSafety International Offers Comprehensive Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/09/08/flightsafety-international-offers-comprehensive-unmanned-aircraft-systems-training/) - FlightSafety expands its offerings to provide comprehensive Unmanned Systems Training through a series of Remote Pilot ground and flight training courses. These courses are designed to achieve the highest levels of safety and proficiency in the industry. Through customized course development, we tailor the program to your specific and individual needs. This industry-leading program has been developed in
- [New York and Nevada Ranked as Top Two "Drone Leaders" Nationally](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/07/23/new-york-and-nevada-ranked-as-top-two-drone-leaders-nationally/) - In this year’s Rankings Report, Business Faculties' 14th annual entry, they've taken the first crack at Unmanned Aerial Systems (a.k.a. drones). During the past five years, UAS test facilities (stretching from New York and Virginia in the East all the way to Alaska) have been quietly going about their work preparing for the lift off
- [KDOT selected for UAS integration pilot program](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/05/28/kdot-selected-for-uas-integration-pilot-program/) - Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao May 9 selected the Kansas Department of Transportation to participate in the department’s new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program. This program will pair the Federal Aviation Administration, KDOT and private sector participants to collect invaluable data on how to safely integrate drones in the national airspace, and help state,
- [UAV Industries launches South Africa’s first accredited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Training](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/05/11/uav-industries-launches-south-africas-first-accredited-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-bvlos-training/) - UAV Industries, a leading commercial drone pilot training and operations company, has announced the launch of its accredited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Training Course, open to all drone pilots in possession of a valid Remote Pilot Licence (RPL). First to market in Africa, the B-VLOS training course is endorsed by both the South
- [FlightSafety Jumps Into UAS Training](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/05/03/flightsafety-jumps-into-uas-training/) - FlightSafety International has jumped into the UAS pool. The aviation training company announced Thursday that it will begin offering “a wide variety” of unmanned systems training programs for commercial operators. FlightSafety said it is developing standard and platform-specific courses for both seasoned operators and those who have no prior experience and will work closely with
- [Editor’s Corner—Private wireless networks are quietly becoming a thing (Fierce Wireless)](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/04/12/editors-corner-private-wireless-networks-are-quietly-becoming-a-thing-fierce-wireless/) - For years now, a number of wireless players have been promising that there is demand among enterprises and others for private wireless networks. The argument is that utilities, cities, manufacturing companies and others have specific applications that can’t or shouldn’t run over public wireless networks, and so they will need to build their own networks—and
- [PACI Approved for Commercial BVLOS UAS Operations ](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/03/28/paci-approved-for-commercial-bvlos-uas-operations/) - (March 28, 2018 – Henderson, NV) Praxis Aerospace Concepts International (PACI), a leading developer of droneports and unmanned systems services, has received a Part 107 waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate UAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). “We are absolutely thrilled to be the first Nevada company to receive permission to fly
- [Aviation safety experts focus on heliport safety, altitude integration, weather gathering and UAS](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/02/28/aviation-safety-experts-focus-on-heliport-safety-altitude-integration-weather-gathering-and-uas/) - Last week more than 50 aviation safety professionals and leaders from industry and government came together in Washington DC for this year’s USHST Infrastructure Summit. The summit is designed as an industry and government collaborative effort comprised of groups that are involved with; impacted by; have federal, state or local regulatory oversite, jurisdiction and/or enforcement
- [PACInc as subcontractor to Battlespace Flight Services on 3-year Army RQ-7B Shadow NET contract](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/02/16/paci-as-subcontractor-to-battlespace-flight-services-on-3-year-army-rq-7b-shadow-net-contract/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts Incorporated (PACInc) is pleased to announce a subcontract to Battlespace Flight Services on a three-year task order supporting the US Army Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office (TUAS PO) for RQ-7Bv2 Shadow New Equipment Training (NET). As a part of the AASKI Technology, Inc. team, we will support the Army and the Army National
- [PACI Expands Training with Acquisition of Unmanned Experts' (UMEX) Training Portfolio](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/01/11/paci-expands-training-with-acquisition-of-unmanned-experts-umex-training-portfolio/) - (January 7, 2018 – Henderson, NV) Praxis Aerospace Concepts International (PACI), best known in the unmanned systems industry for its White Label™, Systems Reliability Analysis/Ranking™ and boutique consulting services, today announced that it has acquired the training portfolio of global UAS education leader Unmanned Experts, Inc (UMEX), complementing its own innovation initiatives to expand its
- [AUVSI Announces Trusted Operator Program (TOP)](http://praxisaerospace.com/2018/01/09/paci/) - The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the appointment of leading industry stakeholders to serve on a steering committee and as brand ambassadors who will develop the Trusted Operator Program (TOP) for remote pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training organizations. The TOP, which AUVSI launched in November, is a UAS community
- [Nevada developing global renown for drone research](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/09/15/nevada-developing-global-renown-for-drone-research/) - Developing flight-time and education requirements is key to the future of the industry, said Art Eggers, applied technology professor at the College of Southern Nevada. “We offer a two-year applied science degree in engineering technology,” Eggers said. “We are interested in potentially partnering with Nevada State to create a four-year degree. I can’t put everything
- [Public Safety New Partnership Focuses on Advancing UAS Ops for Public Safety Agencies](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/07/13/public-safety-new-partnership-focuses-on-advancing-uas-ops-for-public-safety-agencies/) - Praxis Aerospace International Corp. (PRACI) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) have signed an agreement to provide joint services and products to further the adoption of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by public safety agencies. This includes agency credentialing, policies and procedures, and advanced training support. The partners say they had been working toward
- [Agreement Will Expand UAS Training, Credentialing To Public Safety Agencies Across The U.S.](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/07/13/agreement-will-expand-uas-training-credentialing-to-public-safety-agencies-across-the-u-s/) - An agreement between the Praxis Aerospace Concepts International Corporation (PACI) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will enhance the integration of Unmanned Aircraft / Aerial Systems (UAS) by public safety agencies. The two parties agreed to provide joint services and products to public safety agencies in the U.S. and International airspace. The agreement
- [Nevada Company Gets the OK for Class B Airspace Drone Flights](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/06/09/nevada-company-gets-the-ok-for-class-b-airspace-drone-flights/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International (PACI) has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations within Las Vegas’ Class B airspace. The company says the new authorization allows it to provide drone services to a major metropolitan area, including over 125 square miles covering the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson
- [Once-abandoned Searchlight subdivision may soon be buzzing with drones](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/04/13/once-abandoned-searchlight-subdivision-may-soon-be-buzzing-with-drones/) - The once-abandoned subdivision off the side of U.S. Highway 95 is tucked out of view, but there isn’t much to see anyway — just some house-less streets next to a mile-long airstrip. But in time, if Jonathan Daniels has his way, the property will be buzzing with drones. Daniels, founder of Henderson-based Praxis Aerospace Concepts
- [PACI Contracted with NSTec for UTM and CUAS Technology Advancements](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/04/07/paci-contracted-with-nstec-for-utm-and-cuas-technology-advancements/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International (PACI) has expanded their services from commercial to federal and signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Nevada National Security Site’s (NNSS) management and operating contractor, National Security Technologies (NSTec). With this CRADA, PACI has added a new division within that can handle federal accounts and services. With over
- [City of Henderson: City of the Future](http://praxisaerospace.com/2017/04/01/city-of-henderson-city-of-the-future/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc., located in Henderson because of the wide variety of office and warehouse locations available, and because it was separate geographically from both the Las Vegas Strip and the defense-focused areas in North Las Vegas, according to Jonathan Daniels, CEO. Praxis works with ground-air-sea-industrial response robotics and unmanned systems in both civil/commercial
- [Praxis Aerospace Concepts achieve Milestone at the NY UAS Test Site](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/12/08/praxis-aerospace-concepts-achieve-milestone-at-the-ny-uas-test-site/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. today announced that it has been delegated Mission Command authority from the New York UAS Test Site, operated by the Griffiss International Airport. This significant achievement represents the growth of the partnership between the two entities, and the advances the integrate of unmanned aircraft into the airspace over the Southwestern
- [Teaming with Griffiss International Airport](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/11/18/teaming-with-griffiss-international-airport/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International Inc. (PACI) has been delegated mission command authority from the New York unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) test site, operated by Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. PACI can support operations in Class G airspace anywhere in the United States that meets the criteria of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved nationwide blanket Certificate
- [PACI's CEO testifies to the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations about Commercial UAS](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/09/27/pacis-ceo-testifies-to-the-house-small-business-subcommittee-on-investigations-oversight-and-regulations-on-uas/) - Today, PACI's Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Daniels testified to the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations on “Opportunity Rising: the FAA’s New Regulatory Framework for Commercial Drone Operations.” Small business owners told a key Congressional subcommittee today that new federal regulation that allows commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, otherwise known
- [House Subcommittee Holding Hearing on Commercial Drone Ops](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/09/22/house-subcommittee-holding-hearing-on-commercial-drone-ops/) - Next Tuesday, the U.S. House’s Small Business Committee is holding a hearing entitled “Opportunity Rising: the FAA’s New Regulatory Framework for Commercial Drone Operations.” Taking place at 11:00 a.m. at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., the hearing will include the following witnesses: Gabriel Dobbs, vice president of business development and policy at
- [Clark County Fire Department Receives FAA Blanket Authorization for Public Safety Drone Flights](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/04/19/clark-county-fire-department-receives-faa-blanket-authorization-for-public-safety-drone-flights/) - The Clark County Fire Department has received permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate a small “unmanned aircraft systems”– commonly referred to as a drone. This is the first Certificate of Authorization approved in Nevada under the FAA’s new “Public Safety Blanket COA” process. Under the leadership of Chief Gregory Cassell, CCFD initiated this application as part of
- [Nevada Company Teams With the NY UAS Test Site to Conduct Potential NASA Research at World's First Droneport](http://praxisaerospace.com/2016/04/04/nevada-company-teams-with-the-ny-uas-test-site-to-conduct-potential-nasa-research-at-worlds-first-droneport/) - HENDERSON, NV --(Marketwired - April 04, 2016) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, Inc. today announced it has entered into a partnership with the New York UAS Test Site, Griffiss International Airport, to provide the Test Site additional expertise as they accomplish requirements toward their support of NASA. The goal of which is to help integrate unmanned air vehicles
- [Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/10/01/unmanned-aircraft-systems-cultivating-a-new-industry-in-nevada/) - Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Nevada is one of six states designated as FAA UAS test sites, or places for research and development and creation of technological strategies for integrating UAS
- [Notice of Public Meetings for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Sites and Center of Excellence](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/09/01/notice-of-public-meetings-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems-test-sites-and-center-of-excellence/) - The FAA will support seven public meetings during August and September, 2015. These meetings will be hosted by the six unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Test Sites and UAS Center of Excellence (COE). The purpose of these meetings is to discuss innovation and opportunities at the Test Sites and COE. PACI was awarded the Nevada Governor's
- [Praxis partnered plan to convert Cashman Center into drone testing site earns national honors](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/06/17/praxis-partnered-plan-to-convert-cashman-center-into-drone-testing-site-earns-national-honors/) - Praxis Aerospace Concepts Incorporated (PACInc) is pleased to announce a proposal to turn Cashman Center into a hub for drone and technology research won first prize Wednesday in a federally sponsored contest aimed at community revitalization. The plan, which would involve redesigning and enlarging the convention center and its grounds to turn it into a
- [FAA Allows Test Sites to Fly UAS Below 200 Feet](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/06/05/faa-allows-test-sites-to-fly-uas-below-200-feet/) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released new regulations for flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Under the new broad area Certificate of Authorization (COA), small UAS weighing less than 55 lbs. can be flown up to 200 feet above ground level nearly anywhere in the country. The flights must be conducted in partnership with one
- [Metal Rebel Tests Its Mettle](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/06/02/metal-rebel-tests-its-mettle/) - UNLV is among 25 of the world's best robotics teams competing in the 2015 U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Challenge Finals, an elite competition of robots and their human supervisors, June 5-6 at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. With $3.5 million cash prize on the line, teams from academia, industry, and the private
- [FAA Selects Mississippi State University Team As Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/05/08/faa-selects-mississippi-state-university-team-as-center-of-excellence-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems/) - WASHINGTON – After a rigorous competition, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a Mississippi State University team as the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (COE UAS). The COE will focus on research, education and training in areas critical to safe and successful integration of UAS into the nation’s
- [Teams test robots in Charleston for world competition](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/03/12/teams-test-robots-in-charleston-for-world-competition/) - CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Teams from around the world are testing robots in Charleston they designed to do amazing things. The robots can walk, open doors, drive vehicles, and pick up a drill to make a hole in the wall. SPAWAR offered to host a testing of communications systems in a disaster setting, so teams
- [Maiden flight for Vanilla Aircraft HALE platform](http://praxisaerospace.com/2015/02/25/maiden-flight-for-vanilla-aircraft-hale-platform/) - Vanilla Aircraft’s VA001 Unmanned Aerial System recently completed its first test flight, reaching altitudes of 6,000 feet MSL before landing. The UAS, powered by an efficient heavy-fuel engine, met all test objectives, according to the company website. The test validated the VA001 design and performance projections. Vanilla Aircraft is planning additional flights to reach the
- [Flying Donkey Challenge on hold as Kenyan authorities cope with Westgate Mall fallout](http://praxisaerospace.com/2014/07/18/flying-donkey-challenge-on-hold-as-kenyan-authorities-cope-with-westgate-mall-fallout/) - Today organizers announced that the first edition of the Flying Donkey Challenge in Kenya, which had preliminary sub-challenges slated to begin this November, is on hold indefinitely due to delays in obtaining final approvals from Kenyan authorities. According to their press release: Beginning with the horrific Westgate attack last September in Nairobi and following the tragic terrorist
- [Nevada Twenty-Mule Team presents at  the IBM-FDC Technical Workshop in Zürich](http://praxisaerospace.com/2014/03/24/nevada-twenty-mule-team-presents-at-the-ibm-fdc-technical-workshop-in-zurich/) - Zürich , 24 March 2014: The IBM Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) greeted potential FDC participants at the first Flying Donkey Challenge Technical Workshop with the premise: "Can we use IOC as a Master Control System, with links to the authorities such as the KCAA, for the FDC starting in Kenya by November 2014?" The Workshop
- [Flying Donkey Challenge announces 33 entrants for first sub-challenge.](http://praxisaerospace.com/2014/03/17/flying-donkey-challenge-announces-33-entrants-for-first-sub-challenge/) - 33 Teams from Africa, Australia, Europe, India and North America have applied for the first edition of the Flying Donkey Challenge that will be held in Kenya 8-16 November 2014, including PACI-led "Nevada Twenty-Mule Team". La Fondation Bundi (a Swiss non-profit organisation) and its partners are pleased to report that 33 teams from around the world
- [State Selected as Official UAS Development Site by FAA](http://praxisaerospace.com/2014/01/01/state-selected-as-official-uas-development-site-by-faa/) - Carson City, January 1, 2014: On December 30th the FAA designated Nevada one of six test sites for the integration of commercial applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into the National Air Space. Nevada’s success was the culmination of two years of work to put the state at the cutting edge of this new and
- [PACI joins Nevada for hotly contested UAS Test Site bid](http://praxisaerospace.com/2013/02/15/paci-joins-nevada-for-hotly-contested-uas-test-site-bid/) - It is with great pleasure that PACI announces its intention to partner with the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) to support the establishment of a Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site in response to the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site Selection (UASTSS) solicitation proposal and all follow-on efforts, if awarded. Our Co-Founder
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