Inspire Africa launches its Virtual Drone Simulator Racing League for school kids 08 March 2021 - 21:32 By Tarryn van der Byl FPV drone racing is a sport type where participants control drones , equipped with cameras while wearing head-mounted displays showing the live stream camera feed from the drones. Image: Supplied
Local education development org Inspire Africa has opened signups for its 2021 Inspire Drone League in collaboration with the Electronic Sports Association, and a don’t-miss-this-one opportunity to tell your mom you’re playing games for homework so it’s okay.
The Inspire Drone League is designed to promote STEAM disciplines using drone tech, and includes four categories:
26th February 2021 - 02:42 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Christchurch RSS
Modernised tanks, Nag missile carriers, AFV countermeasures and phased-array radars have all been approved for acquisition by the MoD.
The purchase of 118 domestically built Arjun Mk IA tanks for an estimated INR83 billion ($1.15 billion) was approved by India s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on 23 February.
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User trials of indigenous HELINA anti-tank missile complete, to be ordered by forces
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Designed to take down targets at a range of 7 km, the HELINA will soon be ordered for the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter `Rudra’ as well as the Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) that are set to join service next month.
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The indigenously developed HELINA helicopter launched anti tank missile has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in a series of user trials and is set to be ordered soon by the air force and army for its combat choppers.
NAG slams Govt plans on Maori wards
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has slammed Government plans to abolish a law that provides for referenda on the establishment of Maori wards in local government.
The abolition will take place in time for the 2022 local body elections. It will mean a decision made by Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council to establish Maori wards for that election cannot be overturned by local voters. In this month’s NAG newsletter, NAG describes the proposal as a direct “big government” attack on localism and the right of communities to set appropriate governance for themselves. NAG says there is already a fair and balanced level of Maori representation in local government elected representatives.