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December 10, 2004 – For Immediate Release

BAI's Evolution Back-packable UAV System now on GSA Schedule

EASTON, MD - BAI Aerosystems, Inc. announced that it has been awarded contract #GS-07F-5519R from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for inclusion in its Federal Supply Schedules Program. The company's “Evolution”back-packable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system will now be available to all GSA customers.

GSA's Schedules Program establishes long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms who provide over four million state-of-the-art, high quality products and services. Contracts are awarded to responsible companies that offer commercial items falling within the descriptions of the GSA Schedule's various solicitations.

“This is an important breakthrough, both in terms of demonstrating the maturity of small UAV technology, and from the standpoint of our company's ability to provide support to its customers,” said BAI President Dick Bernstein. BAI's growing U.S. Government customer base now has unprecedented access to the benefits of small UAVs we offer. Everything required to procure, operate, and maintain the Evolution system is now on GSA Schedule.”

The Evolution is BAI's smallest electric-powered UAV. Systems are currently deployed with U.S. forces in support of real-world operations.  Included in GSA's offering are the Evolution air vehicle, a range of specialized day and night payloads, a ground control station, a remote video terminal, field support kit, field maintenance package, batteries, transportation case, and system training.

The Evolution UAV system is available through GSA's Web site at: www.gsa.gov

BAI Aerosystems, Inc. is a 20-year old small business located in Easton, MD.  The company manufactures small UAV systems, including a range of different aircraft, flight control systems, payloads, and support equipment.  BAI products are in use on a daily basis by a growing number of commercial and defense customers, worldwide.  For more information about BAI, its products and services, please visit us online at: http://www.bai.aero

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