Drones

Do Drones Need Sweaters? Plus: Drone Dating.

Do Drones Need Sweaters? Plus: Drone Dating.

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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When a “professional prankster’s” jokes become serious and her drone takes up online dating.

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Raining Blood? Drone-Flown Vital Fluid Network Proposed for Palo Alto

Raining Blood? Drone-Flown Vital Fluid Network Proposed for Palo Alto

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various 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, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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If implemented, this network can deliver supplies from a blood bank to the hospital in minutes.

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This Drone Rocket Hybrid Can Land Vertically

This Drone Rocket Hybrid Can Land Vertically

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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Instead of deploying a parachute, this quadcopter drone can slowly hover back down and land directly on the launchpad again.

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Maker Pro News: Startups Are The Future of 3D Printing

Maker Pro News: Startups Are The Future of 3D Printing

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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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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This week, we look at how startups might be the future of 3D printing, what La Machine’s newest invention looks like, and how a new smart motor could revolutionize drones.

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This Week in Making: AI Drone Pilot, Reimagined Frankenstein’s Monster, and More

This Week in Making: AI Drone Pilot, Reimagined Frankenstein’s Monster, and More

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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Watch an AI drone pilot dominate the competition, buy a statue of a reimagining of Frankenstein’s monster, or add a tablet to your workbench.

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