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In Partnership with Texas School System, Jamaican Starts First Delivery-Drone Academy United States
Thanos Smith, the son of retired Sergeant Major George “Bumpy” Smith of the Jamaica Defense Force and a serial entrepreneur, has partnered with the Brownsville, Texas, Independent School District (BISD) to start the first delivery-drone academy in the United States.
Paragon VTOL Aerospace Announces Partnerships Making Brownsville A Leader In Vertical Launch Technology
Paragon VTOL Aerospace, a lead innovator in vertical take-off and landing technology (VTOL), held a press conference today announcing new partnerships which will place Brownsville at the center of the development of sustainable vertical lift-off and landing technologies.
The Future of Housing for Socioeconomic Communities | Thanos Smith | The Paragon Universe
Welcome to The Paragon Universe! I’m Thanos Smith, your host, and here we embark on a journey into the future of housing for socioeconomic communities.
GTEC founder Thanos Smith to visit Grambling State Oct. 5 for Entrepreneur in Residence Series
Entrepreneur and Visionary Thanos Smith will visit Grambling State University on Thursday, Oct. 5, as part of GSU’s inaugural “Entrepreneur in Residence” series.
Paragon Continues To Be A Committed Pioneer For Urban Air Taxi Movement In Brownsville
Paragon VTOL Aerospace, lead innovators in vertical takeoff and landing technology (VTOL), continue to make forward strides for intra-city transport, committing to 50 VTOLs for urban air taxi movement in Brownsville, Texas to begin in 2025.
Brownsville to Have Urban Air Taxis in 2025
The City of Brownsville announced Friday that the Paragon VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) Aerospace has committed to 50 VTOLs for urban air taxi movement in Brownsville to begin in 2025.
Forerunner Award
Thanos was born at Up Park Camp, headquarters of the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) in Jamaica and migrated to the United States when he was an adolescent.
Welcome to the Paragon Universe: The Future of Everything
The company that has been quietly amassing an impressive collection of partnerships, clients and personnel is the Paragon Universe, also known in the industry as Paragon VTOL
The Paragon Universe Founder Thanos Smith to Speak at Bethany College
The Paragon Universe, an innovative company known in the aviation industry as Paragon VTOL, is pleased to announce that its founder and visionary lead officer, Thanos Smith, will be visiting Bethany College to speak with students on Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jamaican genius on show
Thanos Smith, the Jamaican former child prodigy now based in the United States, is making huge steps with his breakthrough work in drone technology, the Texas Herald news outlet reported over the Jamaican Independence weekend.
Jamaican tech wizard wants to protect island’s borders
Higher Education Strategic Partnership Series: Virginia Union University and Paragon VTOL Aerospace
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Virginia Union University Joins Research in Innovative Aerospace Transportation and Smart Energy Solutions
Virginia Union University (VUU), a nationally-ranked HBCU located in Richmond, Virginia, announced today the creation of its new Center for Technology and Innovation in partnership with Paragon VTOL Aerospace – a smart energy provider and hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) passenger aircraft company specializing in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) for commercial use.
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The Inspiration
Inspired by The Jetsons, The Paragon Universe was founded to revolutionize 21st-century mobility. The vision goes beyond aircraft—addressing the need for infrastructure, from “gas stations of the sky” to air traffic control and pilot training. By creating the entire ecosystem, we are shaping the future of transportation.
Smart Climate Control for VTOL Aircraft
Experience the future of flight with The Paragon Universe. Our revolutionary VTOL aircraft are redefining urban mobility, merging advanced technology with sustainable innovation. Designed for efficiency, safety, and versatility, these aircraft are shaping the next era of transportation.
Groundbreaking Technologies
The Paragon Universe is revolutionizing transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability with groundbreaking technologies that push the boundaries of innovation. From next-generation mobility solutions to cutting-edge infrastructure, we are creating a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable future.
The Digital Executive podcast
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, our founder Thanos Smith shares his journey as a visionary entrepreneur and inventor, from building a motorless glider as a child to pioneering disruptive innovations across multiple industries. He discusses his work in oil and gas recovery, the invention of the collapsible four-cup beverage carrier, and groundbreaking projects within the Paragon Universe, including a revolutionary electric vehicle and a resilient, sustainable housing initiative. His passion for innovation and sustainability shines through as he explores how technology can transform industries and improve communities.