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A True Atrocity

Man charged in plot to bomb Pentagon with model airplane

It looks to me that the sad day we all knew would eventually come has arrived. The first person that I have heard of plotting to use R/C planes to bomb the Pentagon and the Capital building. It appears he was planning to use some kind of autopilot given that they stated the plane was to be "GPS guided". Below is a link to the CNN page that has the details. I only hope this doesn't lead to a complete lock down of the R/C and sUAS industry. It is so young and ripe for growth and innovation. 

 

http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/us/massachusetts-pentagon-plot-arrest/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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Books on Autonomous Robotics

 

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I have been very intrigued by the everything the DIY Drones community has accomplished. I have had a great time building, and flying (even the crashing part has been a fun learning process). I have gotten to a point where I would really like some recommendations on some books for learning more about autonomous robotics. The more the book applies to airborne vehicles the better, but it doesn't have to be all about them. 

I was thinking it would be nice to get some recommendations together for people looking to learn more about mobile robotics and autonomous movement. Please leave your recommendations in the comments. 

 

Thanks

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