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Drone Pilot Spotlight: 5 Fliers to Keep Your Eyes On

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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May 20th, 2016May 19th, 2016

Drone flying is evolving very quickly: New technologies, new regulations, new applications. The 5 drone fliers tell us their predictions.

12,000 Christmas Lights Illuminate This Ginormous Dragon

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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May 17th, 2016May 16th, 2016

Sean Sobczak left Burning Man feeling inspired. He started working with wire, fabric, and lights to create beautiful and HUGE sculptures.

Kickstarter’s John Dimatos Shares Expert Crowdfunding Advice

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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