Doug Hughes landed a gyrocopter on the US Capitol lawn on Wednesday . The device was launched from an altitude of about 100 feet and hovered over the roof for several minutes before it fell to the ground. He spent two years planning stunt to protest campaign-finance laws . Will appear in court on May 8 and is facing up to four years in prison . Hughes thought he 'd make it after leaving Gettysburg , Pennsylvania .
Doug Hughes landed a gyrocopter on the US Capitol lawn on Wednesday . Charged with multiple offenses and is under house arrest until court date . He spent two years planning stunt to protest campaign-finance laws . Will appear in court on May 8 and is facing up to four years in prison . Hughes thought he 'd make it after leaving Gettysburg , Pennsylvania .