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What America Can Learn From The Defenders Of Ukraine

Brad Halsey

June 7th, 2023June 7th, 2023

In my recent trip to Ukraine I was astonished to see that the primary driver of new innovations in the conflict was entrepreneurs and small business owners. As an entrepreneur, I know pivoting and creative problem solving is the only way to survive. So of course that mindset is helping the Ukrainians combat the Russians. […]

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. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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@garethb2

May 20th, 2018

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

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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@msenese

April 25th, 2018

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

This Drone Rocket Hybrid Can Land Vertically

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. email me at caleb (at) make.co or You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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@calebkraft

March 21st, 2018March 20th, 2018

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

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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@dcdenison

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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March 19th, 2018March 16th, 2018

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.