Early adopters

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Paul CroftDirector, Ultimaker GB

"Everybody has heard about drones and UAVs. What you might not be aware of is how accessible they've become. Lots of collaborative initiatives are developing; Drone It Yourself lets you transform everyday objects into drones. Are you ready to take to the skies?"

Michael PawlynFounder, Exploration Architecture

"The 'Soft Kill Option' design technique, developed by Claus Mattheck, is based on how bones and trees grow to achieve strong, light designs. It has come into its own now that 3D printing allows us to get closer to the efficiency of biological structures."

Priya PrakashFounder, Changify

"I love exploring cities through cycling and running. My tip: invest in a plane-friendly folding bike with gears, such as the 27-gear Dahon Speed Pro TT, which is good for hills. Also get a pair of Swiss-engineered Cloud****shoes from ON -- perfect for road running."

This article was originally published by WIRED UK