From open source hardware, robotics (like sensors), cameras, to innovative applications to solve real-world problems, drones are fun and functional. In Volume 44 of Make:, the editors dive into the red-hot world of quadcopters, with drone builds and inspired aerial activities.

These days drones are buzzing, not only in the skies, but throughout the maker community! Makers' love affair with drones is easy to understand: it has all the trademarks of the maker movement. From open source hardware, robotics (like sensors), cameras, to innovative applications to solve real-world problems, drones are fun and functional. In Volume 44 of Make:, the editors dive into the red-hot world of quadcopters, with drone builds and inspired aerial activities.In this issue:
* Build the maker hangar R/C tricopter
* 3D print a quadcopter
* How to waterproof your drone
* Setting up an FPV drone race
* Pilot's checklist
Projects include:
* DIY carbon fiber acoustic guitar
* Singing plasma-arc speaker
* 3D printable electric motor
* Easy infinity mirror
* Clone a fig tree
* Raspberry Pi super security camera