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POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone RC Controlled Paper Airplane Kit. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. For Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers. STEM Ready with DIY Modular Kit
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- PILOTED FLIGHT - Grab a sheet of paper, fold it, and go! Instantly put yourself in the cockpit of an amazing smartphone controlled paper airplane that does high speed tricks. The bluetooth module, which includes autopilot control, connects to your phone so you can experience the sensation of flying countless paper, foam, and even Balsa Wood airplane models.
- INCREDIBLE STABILITY - Loops, Barrel Rolls, & Hammerheads are achieved with the special Acro Mode! Your paper plane’s onboard computer automatically calibrates your paper airplane for imperfect weather with a built-in launch assist and wind stabilizer. Now hobbyists, tinkerers, or students can become the flight controller!
- RAPID CHARGING - A 30 minute quick charge gives you 10 minutes of flight time along with an incredible range of up to 230ft! Traveling up to 20mph, your plane will spend less time on the tarmac and more time in the air. Simply connect the included micro USB cable to a charging port and plot out your next journey.
- STEM READY - Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible through various wing configurations. Lift, drag, thrust, and gravity are learned first hand. Purchase the Night-Flight Kit and Accessory Kit to see how different parts create a new experience. Great for an outdoor class or exploration together with family.
- DURABLE - A near indestructible heavy duty carbon fiber body includes a nylon reinforced nose and motor mount. The POWERUP 4.0 paper airplane set is designed to withstand bumps, bangs, and even an unexpected crash. If your paper plane flies out of range, the onboard computer will safely land itself! Includes a one year warranty.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.71 x 1.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.67 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B08JLZVB3Z |
Item model number | 500-050BB |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,713 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2 in Hobby RC Airplanes |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Manufacturer | Tailor Toys LLC |
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Take flight to the next level with our state-of-the-art smartphone-controlled paper airplane!
Product Description
Select your plane
The Hangar is preloaded with all the POWERUP-approved models. Simply select the airplane you plan to fly and enjoy the flight.
Fly!
Control your airplane with your smartphone. Start easy and let the flight computer help you learn. You can also enjoy the advanced aerobatics mode.
Analyze your flights
Review flight metrics, analyze your maneuvers and get flying tips. The app will help you monitor your progress from a beginner to a master.
Find your plane
Losing your plane sucks! The Find My Plane feature ensures you will never lose your POWERUP 4.0.
Additional Accessories
POWERUP Paper Plane Templates | POWERUP Paper Airplane Book | POWERUP Spare Parts Kit |
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12 Paper Airplane Templates6 different paper airplane designs include the Invader, Onslaught, and more! | Paper Airplane Folding BookA colored, fully illustrated, 59-page must-have guide. 10 amazing planes | Propeller ReplacementsTwo sets of right & left propellers in the case of crash landings. |
Durable & Weather ReadyComes with 2 waterproof custom-made DuPont Tyvek technology templates. | All Skill LevelsGreat book for novices or pros alike, full of aerodynamics Insights. | Spare Module PartsThis perfect backup kit has a spare crossbar, rubber bumpers, & front clips. |
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Customers like the entertainment value and ease of flying of the toy. For example, they mention it's a fun, innovative and engaging little project. That said, they also like the compatibility, and quality. That being said, opinions are mixed on the value, durability, performance, and control.
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Customers find the flying of the paper airplane to be super easy, even for beginners. They say the technology is amazing and the planes really do fly. Customers also say the onboard flight computer makes flying super easy as it is smart enough to correct for random errors. They also say that the stabilizer makes it much easier to control and fly the paper plane.
"...The flight controls on the phone are very easy, but might seem awkward at first. There are presets for which model you have...." Read more
"...It's nice to fly it on a smart phone, if you can fly it." Read more
"It is difficult to fly, and battery life is concise, although it recharges rather quickly. It is fun... but for the price it is not worth it." Read more
"...It’s a really clever design that flys well and the app is intuitive. Highly recommend - great toy...." Read more
Customers find the toy fun, easy to make, and easy to fly. They say it's a great way for kids to create and test different designs. Customers also say the app provides a unique and exciting experience that can provide hours of fun. Overall, customers describe the tow airplane as a cool and great toy for kids and grown ups.
"...But it's a fun way for kids to create and test different designs and learn about experimentation...." Read more
"...This thing is so extremely fun to fly...." Read more
"...This thing is so much fun! He spent hours playing with our daugther and neices/nephews out in a field...." Read more
"Review from my 9 year old: I really like the PowerUp 4.0 because it's fun, maneuverable, and easy to bring with you...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the toy. They mention it's a well-designed gadget and an impressive plane.
"...It's definitely a "toy", but a well-made and robust one...." Read more
"...I was completely wrong. This thing is amazing. We've taken it out to fly twice and it streets and stays airborne...." Read more
"...Additionally, the kit is an excellent DIY STEM tool that can help children learn about aerodynamics and technology while having fun...." Read more
"Powerup is a unique and well-designed gadget. It combines the creativity of folding your paper airplane and fun of flying it...." Read more
Customers like the compatibility of the remote controlled plane. They say the app is intuitive and easy to use. They also appreciate the range to the phone, and the app's excellent range. Customers also mention that it's easy to build, charge, and install the app. Customers say the remote control plane is really neat, but easy to break.
"...Creating the plane and pairing it with the app on a tablet was simple enough...." Read more
"...It’s a really clever design that flys well and the app is intuitive. Highly recommend - great toy...." Read more
"...App is fairly easy to useThe tracker after you crash didn't work well, so watch where it lands..." Read more
"...Super cool phone app controls and really flies for. Very fun until stuck high up in a tree." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the toy. Some mention it's pretty durable, and has survived a few crashes with no apparent damage or scratches. However, others say that both sets of propellers broke on their first flight, the wing support rods broke after 1 hour of usages, and the manual cracked.
"...The usb charger broke after a few days. The company was really responsive and sent a replacement kit. Great fun product!" Read more
"...It's survived many impacts with no damage, and the whole package is light enough to be safely flown indoors without worrying about hitting the TV,..." Read more
"...flying my power up 4 for the first time and I crashed it, and the modual cracked...." Read more
"...The product is solid, and doesn't seem to break easily with controlled use, but as with any product with small parts you can't expect to slam it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the control of the toy. Some mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the plane is easy to assemble and use. They say it takes very little time to get used to controlling the plane, while others say the controls are difficult to understand and can be tricky to get use to.
"...I feel like v4 gets it right. It's an easy-to-use upgrade to the traditional paper airplane...." Read more
"...They had a blast flying them at the park.Technical setup is easy, and if you’re already good with paper airplanes that will be a huge..." Read more
"...As for frustrations... You CAN get really frustrated, especially when you're testing a design and you only have 8 minutes of flight to test...." Read more
"...The controls are more responsive then I expected. The speed is more then I expected...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it isn't worth it, overpriced, and useless.
"...Until then, this is a completely worthless product. So disappointed...." Read more
"...It is fun... but for the price it is not worth it." Read more
"...Spare parts and accessories are easy to find, and they're pretty cheap...." Read more
"...ANY idea of how delicate these things were and how expensive the propellers were to replace, I never would have bought this...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the drone. Some mention that it works spectacularly, while others say that it never worked right. Some say that one of the propellers didn't work, the motors didn’t work consistently, and the tracker after you crash didn' t work well. Customers also mention that there's no return to base function.
"...after the app update they released for Android on November 6th it STILL doesn't work!..." Read more
"works great awesome!!!" Read more
"...App is fairly easy to useThe tracker after you crash didn't work well, so watch where it lands..." Read more
"...There’s a joystick mode on the app, but I doesn’t work that well...." Read more
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Creating the plane and pairing it with the app on a tablet was simple enough. Launching is a two-person operation -- one to throw and the other to control. Make sure you have plenty of open space because this plane moves fast. My boys didn't have a lot of control over the plane, but it stayed in the air doing loops and spins for over a minute which is an eternity to a child. They thought the plane was going to just be an accelerated paper airplane. They were excited to see it stay in the air and do acrobatics.
Unfortunately, the battery only has a ten-minute lifespan. That's understandable given its size. But it also means you need to be prepared for all the fun and excitement to be short-lived before it needs to charge. Also, don't expect to have the fine-grained control you would have from a drone or more expensive RC airplane. But it's a fun way for kids to create and test different designs and learn about experimentation.
I've only done a few flights and so far nothing has broken.
I have never used the Invader fold that comes with the kit; I've always used POWERUP 4.0 with my original fold that I've been developing for years (see images; I'm a nerd.) Best place to fly for me has been an empty hotel ballroom, or an empty parking lot. (An empty ballpark or gymnasium might be good too.) My longest flight time is 7 minutes and 7 seconds, and it ended because the battery died. The flight time graph in the POWERUP app goes up to 8 minutes. Flight time probably depends on how draggy or efficient your fold is, and how you fly it (lots of climbs and tightly banked turns use a lot of thrust).
The flight controls on the phone are very easy, but might seem awkward at first. There are presets for which model you have. There are also three "Custom Plane" presets, which worked for me perfectly for me without any adjustments. To fly, you hold your thumb down and that unlocks the plane's thrusters, and you slide up for more thrust, and slide down for less. Your thrust application changes your altitude. When you tilt your phone side to side, that is how your steer. (There is another control setting where you use two thumbs, but I don't use that one...) There is an "auto pilot" system that tries to make corrections and aids in your flight (for example, if the nose goes too high, it will cut the thrusters so that the plane doesn't stall). This can help your flight, but I find it can also cause odd oscillations to occur. You can try to dial in and tune your flight characteristics in the app (which is VERY COOL), but I honestly think it's way easier to adjust your fold for better flight before editing the characteristics in the software... If you want less "auto pilot" intervention, you can turn on "Acro Mode" which, I think, turns a lot of that computer stuff off. I only fly in Acro Mode, and my plane flies amazingly.
As for frustrations... You CAN get really frustrated, especially when you're testing a design and you only have 8 minutes of flight to test. It takes about 15-20 minutes to fully charge. I usually use that time to fold another spare wing, or to try a new fold. Just keep in mind that you can easily wait 20 minutes for a charge and then waste the entire charge crashing every 15 seconds...
Spare parts and accessories are easy to find, and they're pretty cheap. I have the landing gear installed, which, at first, I thought was silly and made the plane look silly, but my folds last longer because the landings are much softer now (even though not perfect). I never take off from the ground though; I always throw it, as there isn't much control when it's on the ground.
A couple notes for success... Understand which ways the propellers rotate and which one goes on which side. There is a distinct left and right one; they are not the same! If you use tractor mode (where POWERUP 4.0 is installed with propellers in front) you'll have to swap the left and right propellers to reverse the direction of thrust. POWERUP says tractor mode hasn't been tested. I still think it's a challenge, but be careful when trying to fly in this configuration. I feel I get MUCH better flight control with "Acro Mode" on. Lastly, never fly with your phone in "Low Power Mode" as I've found there to be way more Bluetooth dropouts (it's generally a very stable connection though).
Have fun!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
I have never used the Invader fold that comes with the kit; I've always used POWERUP 4.0 with my original fold that I've been developing for years (see images; I'm a nerd.) Best place to fly for me has been an empty hotel ballroom, or an empty parking lot. (An empty ballpark or gymnasium might be good too.) My longest flight time is 7 minutes and 7 seconds, and it ended because the battery died. The flight time graph in the POWERUP app goes up to 8 minutes. Flight time probably depends on how draggy or efficient your fold is, and how you fly it (lots of climbs and tightly banked turns use a lot of thrust).
The flight controls on the phone are very easy, but might seem awkward at first. There are presets for which model you have. There are also three "Custom Plane" presets, which worked for me perfectly for me without any adjustments. To fly, you hold your thumb down and that unlocks the plane's thrusters, and you slide up for more thrust, and slide down for less. Your thrust application changes your altitude. When you tilt your phone side to side, that is how your steer. (There is another control setting where you use two thumbs, but I don't use that one...) There is an "auto pilot" system that tries to make corrections and aids in your flight (for example, if the nose goes too high, it will cut the thrusters so that the plane doesn't stall). This can help your flight, but I find it can also cause odd oscillations to occur. You can try to dial in and tune your flight characteristics in the app (which is VERY COOL), but I honestly think it's way easier to adjust your fold for better flight before editing the characteristics in the software... If you want less "auto pilot" intervention, you can turn on "Acro Mode" which, I think, turns a lot of that computer stuff off. I only fly in Acro Mode, and my plane flies amazingly.
As for frustrations... You CAN get really frustrated, especially when you're testing a design and you only have 8 minutes of flight to test. It takes about 15-20 minutes to fully charge. I usually use that time to fold another spare wing, or to try a new fold. Just keep in mind that you can easily wait 20 minutes for a charge and then waste the entire charge crashing every 15 seconds...
Spare parts and accessories are easy to find, and they're pretty cheap. I have the landing gear installed, which, at first, I thought was silly and made the plane look silly, but my folds last longer because the landings are much softer now (even though not perfect). I never take off from the ground though; I always throw it, as there isn't much control when it's on the ground.
A couple notes for success... Understand which ways the propellers rotate and which one goes on which side. There is a distinct left and right one; they are not the same! If you use tractor mode (where POWERUP 4.0 is installed with propellers in front) you'll have to swap the left and right propellers to reverse the direction of thrust. POWERUP says tractor mode hasn't been tested. I still think it's a challenge, but be careful when trying to fly in this configuration. I feel I get MUCH better flight control with "Acro Mode" on. Lastly, never fly with your phone in "Low Power Mode" as I've found there to be way more Bluetooth dropouts (it's generally a very stable connection though).
Have fun!!!
Technical setup is easy, and if you’re already good with paper airplanes that will be a huge plus.
To have the best time, fold a few airplane carefully at home watching the YouTube instructions.
Then go on a nice day to a big area—soccer field or bigger. Practice short flights unpowered and take the time to adjust your paper airplane. Then it’s all about learning the feel of flying. Just do big gentle circles until you can get your air times up!
We bumped ours a little too hard and their customer support was amazing. Even with a crack the airplane impressed, still working perfectly until we got a replacement hood. We can’t wait to try out more different models when the weather clears!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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Cet engin est juste fabuleux ! C'est comme une baquette magique qui transforme un simple bout de papier en engin volant !
Il est bien sûr possible de suivre les explications vidéo que l'on trouve à partir de l'appli pour faire différents modèles d'avions en papier (pas que d'ailleurs) mais il est aussi possible de faire voler vos propres créations. Des vols de plusieurs minutes sont possibles si les conditions sont idéales. Après 5 vols avec mon propre modèle et quelques réglages, j’ai réussi à dépasser les 2 minutes de vol. Ca aurait pu être plus long si la batterie n’avait pas été vide au moment de ce vol.
Il semble que l'avion reçoive assez rapidement les commandes de vol (accélération, décélération, virages) mais les conditions météos doivent être idéales (pas humide, pas de vent ou très peu)
A noter quand même quelques déconnexions intempestives du smartphone, mais rapidement reconnecté.