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Gyrocopter lands in front of U.S. Capitol: political engagement hacker?
- neonbat 11y ago"Delivering concerns to congress? There's no app for that. Better fly by gyrocopter."
- neonbat 11y agoCould we also just land a bunch of drones there with our complaints? Clearly it's not that hard. Kudos to the first person to build a drone delivery service for sending complaints to congress.
- MrZongle2 11y agoViolating no-fly zones and landing something with spinning blades, unannounced, in a public area is hardly the best way to deliver your grievances to members of Congress. But let's not fool ourselves: if Mr. Hughes had instead taken the Metro and walked up to the Capitol Building, his letters would still be ignored by his representatives.
- neonbat 11y agoThis was on his website. "Let them know you demand an honest government that works for the people - and you oppose shooting me down. (If you are in favor shooting me down, call that number, but wait until tomorrow.)"
- MrZongle2 11y agoWell, then he is a loon...because the people running the local air defense system weren't going to take a survey prior to engaging a possible hostile target when they have only moments to make a decision.
- neonbat 11y agoYeah I just thought it was kind of funny that he included a scenario where someone would desire to shoot him down.