In this issue

This month Popular Mechanics celebrates one of the most essential tools of our age: video. We take a look at what you can do with video, how to pic the perfect drone, citizen journalism, viral videos and more. We speak with some of the most Popular YouTubers about their techniques and tips and sit down for an in-depth interview with Casey Neistat – one of the most trusted names in news.
But even though we feature the pinnacle of connectivity, we also track back to our roots with a close look at bespoke wooden surfboards.
There’s a bunch of tech in this month’s issue, ranging from cameras to smartphones and even an interesting Bluetooth speaker.
There’s a great feature of our favourite vehicles from the Frankfurt Motor Show and a drive report on the sleek Mercedes-AMG GT. If SUV is more your style, we delve into the innovative tech behind the Porsche Cayenne’s driving dynamics.
Lastly, for those of you who own or would like to own a drone, we’re giving away five books that explain the laws that impact drone piloting.

War Reporter For A day

Delta Force taught me how to drive a Tahoe. I brought a drone to film it.

4 mins

To Boldly Go

South Africa’s stillborn space programme has been rebooted and our next generation of space scientists is lifting off

4 mins

Taming Dust

The Absa Cape Epic is eight unforgiving days in the saddle – and is the original stage race to stream live footage from out in the field, thanks to Dimension Data. Lindsey Schutters visited the Oak Valley race village to find out more.

4 mins

This Is How You Make A Music Video Now

The band OK Go uses technology, ingenuity and mildly dangerous stunts to reinvent a dying genre. After 350 million views, they tell their secrets.

6 mins

The Story Teller

Around the world, 18,9 million subscribers watch DanTDM’s YouTube channels, and his videos have been viewed 10,6 billion times. What does he do in these videos? He plays video games. What does he do in his new live show that is selling out theatres on three continents? We went to find out.

9 mins

Turning Clicks Into Cash

Globally, YouTubers are coining it. Big money can be made from YouTube ads and the more hits and subscribers, the better.

4 mins

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The acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa

The South African edition of Popular Mechanics was launched in 2002 and has fast become the acknowledged voice of science and technology in South Africa. Underpinning its rich sci-tech content is an ever-changing mix of articles covering everything from automotive news and outdoor adventures to DIY projects. In essence, it explains how our world works.