Airplanes

There is never been a better time than now to finally build your longstanding dream airplane. From step-by-step tutorials on construction techniques to the latest news from within the aviation community, these blog posts are here to provide makers like yourself with all of the insight and guidance needed for success in their homemade aircraft endeavors. Whether if it’s learning about new parts or discovering helpful advice on safety protocols, let this be your ultimate destination for everything related to crafting amazing airplanes!

The Spaceballs Winnebago Has Been Dronified

The Spaceballs Winnebago Has Been Dronified

Mike Senese

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

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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Our favorite Star Wars drone spaceship builder is at it again, this time with the best parody ship possible.

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Building and Flying a 15′ Remote Control Star Destroyer

Building and Flying a 15′ Remote Control Star Destroyer

Peter Sripol

By Peter Sripol

Peter Sripol

Kind of the "mad RC scientist" type, Peter has been known for his crazy flying RC projects. Specializing in VTOL technology (vertical take off and landing) he has built a 10ft long Avengers Heli-carrier, a fire extinguishing drone, a giant cargo plane, a microwave carrying airplane and much more! Peter Sripol is a content creator for FliteTest.com.

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Terrifying as they may be, it’s actually quite simple to build an Imperial Star Destroyer. Flying it, however…

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A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

A Maker’s Misadventures in Airport Security

Forrest M. Mims III

By Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III

Forrest M. Mims III (forrestmims.org), an amateur scientist and Rolex Award winner, was named by Discover magazine as one of the “50 Best Brains in Science.” His books have sold more than 7 million copies.

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Airport security is already a hassle for most people. When you’re a scientist traveling with electronic components, it’s a nightmare.

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We Registered on the FAA’s Drone Registry; Here’s How it Works

We Registered on the FAA’s Drone Registry; Here’s How it Works

Mike Senese

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

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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Starting today, the FAA’s UAV and drone registration portal is live.

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9 Star Wars Vehicles from a Galaxy Not So Far, Far Away

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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If you ever hope to make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, you’ll need one of these Star Wars vehicles.

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From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise

From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise

Mike Hinkle

By Mike Hinkle

Mike Hinkle

Mike is a STEAM educator and life-long Maker residing in Sugar Land, Texas. His Making focuses on robotics, 3D design and printing, microcontrollers and IoT development. When he's not Making he's... sleeping.

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Houston Mini Maker Faire attendees had a chance to create scientific creatures, assemble a clock, take a peek through augmented reality, and much more.

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