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~ Nellis Air Force Base

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~ Sierra Nevada Corporation

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~ NIAS

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ξ promoting the state as the destination for the UAS industry

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~ UAS Test Site from FAA

»UAS Test Site from FAA
ξ became operational on June 9, 2014

ξ FAA selected Nevada as one of six locations to be a center for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) development in the United States
ξ as a UAV development site, the most likely economic forecast shows
ξ that there could be thousands of jobs for UAS direct employees
ξ with an average wage of approximately $62,000;
ξ an estimated $2.5 billion in economic impact in present dollars;
ξ and an estimated $125 million in annual state and local tax revenue

ξ �Being selected as one of six sites for UAV development in the country is a historic moment for Nevada,�/Governor Brian Sandoval/
ξ "With the climate and air space of Nevada, we are uniquely equipped to help expand the development of UAVs.
ξ We have also partnered with private industry and academia to establish the curriculum
ξ necessary to create the UAS civilian workforce of the future in Nevada.
ξ Our state has been preparing for this selection and
ξ we are ready to enter this new era of aviation history.
ξ I thank Senator Reid for his tireless work on this issue and the opportunity to work together on this momentous day for our state.
ξ The selection follows Nevada�s application, submitted to the FAA in May of 2013.
ξ Nevada�s application included the state as the direct applicant,
ξ and a 28 member team including
ξ the Nevada System of Higher Education
ξ the Nevada National Guard,
ξ Bowhead Systems,
ξ Navigator Development and
ξ Drone America
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ξ Team members, who represented a cross-section of public and private partners, industry and academic leaders,
ξ within the northern and southern regions of the state, identified three Test Ranges and four test sites in the State�s Application.

ξ �This is wonderful news for Nevada that creates a huge opportunity for our economy,� said Senator Harry Reid.
ξ �Nevada has long been a leader in the UAS Industry, and no state makes a better candidate than ours.
ξ With this application approval, Nevada will continue to lead in new and innovative technologies of the 21st century,
ξ along with creating a large and profitable industry.
ξ I appreciate the work of all those involved and I look forward to working with Governor Sandoval
ξ to ensure a successful implementation of the award, and subsequent creation of the testing sites in Nevada.�

ξ In 2012, Senator Reid led passage of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012,
ξ establishing the Federal Aviation Administration program to begin testing for the integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ξ --commonly referred to as drones--into the National Airspace System.
ξ Awarding Nevada the FAA test sites will have far reaching implications on the economy of Nevada.
ξ The range of jobs created includes, but is not limited to:
ξ teachers, machinists, aircraft mechanics, software developers, electrical engineers, and human resource professionals.

ξ �The FAA designation of Nevada as a UAS Test Site is an incredible step forward for the State of Nevada,�
ξ said Steve Hill, Director of the Governor�s Office of Economic Development.
ξ �It allows us to establish a leadership role and be at the forefront of a new and important future industry.
ξ The job creation and economic impact will be significant
ξ - growing during the testing phase and expanding as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) becomes a commercial industry.
ξ We look forward to working with the FAA and other Test Sites to develop an industry
ξ that is safe and secure while creating good jobs and providing the benefits that stem from commercial applications.
ξ I want to thank everyone who directly worked to make this a reality, and
ξ I also want to thank elected officials and communities throughout Nevada for their unwavering support.�

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ξ the only one with references about military UAS missions on foreign theaters!
ξ needs California resources!

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~ Silver Springs Airport

Silver Springs Airport

»Silver Springs Airport in Lyon County has been selected as a drone-testing site
ξ the Nevada Institute of Autonomous Systems decided
ξ open space and sparse population around the airport made it an ideal location for an unmanned aircraft operations site
ξ activities to start at the airport in five or six months
ξ Silver Springs is located along U.S. 50 about 35 miles northeast of Carson City
ξ additional sites will include Stead, Boulder City, Desert Rock and Fallon

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~ Ashima Devices

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moved its headquarters and jobs to Reno
about 400 new jobs, with a reported average salary of $70,000, are expected by 2018
jobs will be in research, testing and manufacturing of the company�s UAVs

drones believed to be �one of the next big things in aviation, and frankly, in the world,� by Gov. Brian Sandoval
on hand to introduce Ashima to Reno were officials from the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada

company has committed to collaborating with the University of Nevada,
Reno on programs to prepare students for occupations in the UAV field

Ashima�s drones � newly developed and not yet in production �
will be made for law enforcement, fire and rescue, security and industrial environments

the round drones, called �Hexpucks,� provide short-range �situational awareness� of 600 feet to about a half-mile
Hexpuck on display was a little smaller than a manhole cover, with a smooth plastic casing
that allows its use around trees or other places where a more pointy device would get stuck
some possible uses are tracking wildfire, investigating structural flaws in an oil tanker or
spotting what�s around the corner in a conflict

devices are controlled from the ground by a tablet, which can be made wearable,
so controllers can strap the devices to their arm and move around.

Ashima drones will be priced for thrifty first-responding agencies with leasing options for some models

company�s headquarters, plus research and manufacturing, will be located in the Stead area.
the firm is moving from Pasadena, California

company to display in the �drone zone� at the Reno National Championship Air Races in Stead

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