WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 24, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Proxity Digital Networks, Inc. (Pink Sheets:PDNW) and Techsphere Systems International, Inc., announce through Cyber Aerospace Corp., an operating subsidiary of Proxity's On Alert Systems, that the SA-60 low altitude surveillance airship has taken flight as planned. All systems are operable.
The SA-60 lifted off with a two-man crew at 7:10 AM from Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport in Hollywood, St. Mary's County MD and flew until 8:20 AM at 1500 feet in a two-three mile radius.
The U.S. Navy has recently contracted with Cyber Aerospace to test the SA-60. Cyber Aerospace is conducting contractor demo flights to determine performance characteristics for possible future military applications. Sierra Nevada Corporation has entered a contractual agreement to provide technology integration for government end users. Manufactured by Techsphere Systems International, Cyber Aerospace holds the exclusive global government marketing rights to the SA-60 and also Techsphere's advanced airship designs.
Cyber Aerospace will hold a press conference with more demonstration flights of the airship 10:00 AM Monday June 28th at the Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport. If inclement weather prevails, the press conference will be held on Tuesday June 29th.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport is located outside Washington DC in Hollywood, St. Mary's County MD; 53 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., 70 miles south of Annapolis, and 85 miles south of Baltimore. Driving MD Route 235 to St. Mary's County Airport Drive, the airport is 4 miles northeast of Leonardtown, MD. Call 301-373-5416 for general airport information and/or directions.
During the demonstration, the media and public can get a close-up view of the SA-60 and also observe the airship in action. A live webcam will document the events from the Proxity website.
About Proxity Digital Networks
Proxity Digital Networks, Inc. is a developmental holding company specializing in the deployment and marketing of security protection technology and government contract fulfillment. The Company seeks to acquire and develop security technology. Proxity plans to enter into teaming and exclusive and nonexclusive marketing and distribution agreements with products developed for commercial, military and homeland defense. http://www.proxity.com
About On Alert Systems
On Alert Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Proxity Digital Networks. On Alert plans to acquire the marketing rights to offensive and defensive security technologies supporting a full line of interoperable protection disciplines. By acquiring a homogeneous Suite of Security Products through teaming and licensed marketing and distribution agreements, the Company plans to introduce the new product line to multiple markets. Though exclusive global licenses, On Alert has also licensed a developing system that uses acoustical and ultrasonic means to sense and evaluate activity pertinent to law enforcement, security and defense industries. Their prospective clients all share the need for enhanced security, mobile communication platforms and increased surveillance capabilities. http://www.onalertsystemsinc.com
About Cyber Aerospace Corp.
Cyber Aerospace Corp. is assembling a team of military experts, aerospace and composite engineers to design and build a new generation of airships. Cyber Aerospace plans to market the airships as multi-use platform vehicles deployed in surveillance and communication operations, and capable of target acquisition. Cyber Aerospace will provide engineering support and systems integration for the airships. Proxity's subsidiaries will market the airships to various branches of the U.S. government and our allies. http://www.cyberaerospace.com
About Techsphere Systems International, Inc.
Techsphere Systems International, Inc. is a manufacturer of low, mid and high altitude airships. Working in concert with 21st Century Air Ships of Canada, the Company will build unique airship designs. The current airship design holds the world altitude record and ranges in price from $5 million for low altitude airships to $32 million for platforms that will be stationed at 65,000 feet. http://www.techspheresystems.com
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