Published Wednesday, 27 August, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Noosa High is flying high in the sky
As the Noosa waters turn chilly, Noosa District State High School year 8 and 9 students are turning to the sky for fun and inspiration.
Since the beginning of the year 16 students have been tinkering away on their very own unmanned aerial vehicle in preparation for the UAV Challenge – Outback Rescue.
The Challenge will be held in Kingaroy 23-25 September and is open to all Australian high schools.
It features UAVs, pilotless aircraft either remote controlled or flown autonomously with a pre-programmed flight plan.
Students design and build their own UAVs, which then mount an Outback rescue mission, delivering emergency supplies to someone lost in the bush. They compete for an ultimate prize of $10,000.
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said the Challenge was a great opportunity for students to get involved in aviation.
“The Challenge will broaden the students’ horizons, providing them with industry contacts and potentially open doors to careers in aviation,” Ms Boyle said.
Noosa District State High School – Pomona Campus teacher Glenn Brown said the students had been working on their UAVs every Thursday.
“It is a great opportunity for them and seems to have definitely captured their interest both in relation to the UAV and the documentary they’re making,” Mr Brown said.
“This is actually the first time the school is participating in the Challenge and is part of a three year plan for the school.
“Our involvement follows on from the games in learning activities at the school, which increase their learning and engagement, building on their knowledge.
“Throughout the year the students will also go on several excursions to add to this experience, such as a model air field course on the Sunshine Coast where they can get their bronze wings,” he said.
The UAV Challenge is a joint initiative between the Queensland Government, the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA, a partnership between QUT and CSIRO) and Boeing Australia Limited.
For further information on the UAV Challenge – Outback Rescue visit www.uavoutbackchallenge.com.au
27 August 2008
Media contact: 3224 2007 or 3225 1005
Noosa High School teacher, Glenn Brown 5485 2708
Since the beginning of the year 16 students have been tinkering away on their very own unmanned aerial vehicle in preparation for the UAV Challenge – Outback Rescue.
The Challenge will be held in Kingaroy 23-25 September and is open to all Australian high schools.
It features UAVs, pilotless aircraft either remote controlled or flown autonomously with a pre-programmed flight plan.
Students design and build their own UAVs, which then mount an Outback rescue mission, delivering emergency supplies to someone lost in the bush. They compete for an ultimate prize of $10,000.
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said the Challenge was a great opportunity for students to get involved in aviation.
“The Challenge will broaden the students’ horizons, providing them with industry contacts and potentially open doors to careers in aviation,” Ms Boyle said.
Noosa District State High School – Pomona Campus teacher Glenn Brown said the students had been working on their UAVs every Thursday.
“It is a great opportunity for them and seems to have definitely captured their interest both in relation to the UAV and the documentary they’re making,” Mr Brown said.
“This is actually the first time the school is participating in the Challenge and is part of a three year plan for the school.
“Our involvement follows on from the games in learning activities at the school, which increase their learning and engagement, building on their knowledge.
“Throughout the year the students will also go on several excursions to add to this experience, such as a model air field course on the Sunshine Coast where they can get their bronze wings,” he said.
The UAV Challenge is a joint initiative between the Queensland Government, the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA, a partnership between QUT and CSIRO) and Boeing Australia Limited.
For further information on the UAV Challenge – Outback Rescue visit www.uavoutbackchallenge.com.au
27 August 2008
Media contact: 3224 2007 or 3225 1005
Noosa High School teacher, Glenn Brown 5485 2708