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« on: October 23, 2011, 01:16:57 PM »

This happened back in late September - just now getting it posted...

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting an assault on the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using remote-controlled aircraft armed with explosives — the latest of several terrorism cases to spring from federal sting operations.

Here's a link to the Associated Press article (via Yahoo News):
http://news.yahoo.com/feds-us-man-planned-blow-pentagon-210116487.html
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 01:24:45 PM »

Here's a related article from the AV Web website:
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/2020-full.html#205477

Alleged Remote-Controlled Plane Terror Plot

26-year-old US citizen, Rezqan Ferdaus was arrested Wednesday, charged with plotting to attack the Pentagon and US Capital with plastic explosive-laden remote-controlled aircraft. Reports state that an affidavit said recorded conversations caught Ferdaus talking about using three remote control aircraft like small kamikaze-drones by packing them with C-4 and slaving their controls to GPS equipment. The plan allegedly involved six gunmen divided into two teams. Authorities say those teams were to serve to increase the death toll and chaos at the pre-selected impact sites in Washington, DC. A multi-agency effort culminated in the delivery by undercover FBI agents of fake explosives and weapons to Ferdaus' home, allegedly at his request.

Ferdaus thought he was receiving 25 pounds of C-4 explosives, three grenades and six AK-47 fully-automatic assault rifles. The government says his plan involved launching explosives-filled aircraft, possibly including the F-86 Sabre remote controlled plane in his possession from the East Potomac Park. The government says that Ferdaus modified cell phones so that they could be used as triggers for IEDs and gave them to undercover FBI agents who he believed were recruiters for Al Qaeda. Ferdaus is facing court in Worcester, Mass., and the possibility of up to 15 years in prison if convicted of providing support and resources to a foreign terrorist group. He could serve up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of attempting to destroy a national defense facility. Another charge could add up to 20 years, if Ferdaus is convicted. A flight last December by a group of technophiles who call themselves Team Black Sheep launched a video-camera-equipped RC aircraft from Brooklyn Bridge Park. That aircraft flew over many of New York city's famous landmarks. After an investigation, no charges were filed. See the Black Sheep video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9cSxEqKQ78
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 01:27:18 PM »

Here's the response from the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA):

AMA expresses outrage at terrorist's action, calls on aeromodeling community to be vigilant for suspicious activity
The Academy's leadership has issued a reaction to the news that a Massachusetts man has been apprehended by the FBI for attempting to convert RC model jets into UAVs similar to military drones to attack the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon. All AMA members are requested to be on alert for any suspicious activity at flying sites, hobby shops, and events.

Click here to read the AMA statement: http://www.modelaircraft.org/news/RCPlot.aspx
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 01:31:28 PM »

Here's another article...

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20110929/D9Q24NB80.html
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