PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane
If you want to bring back your life as a kid, this is the gadget for you. PowerUp, a company is known for its tech-filled paper airplanes has come up with a cool smartphone-controlled airplane called POWERUP 3.0. If you are reading this is 2020 and beyond, you should check out their latest version which is POWERUP 4.0. This amazing paper airplane has a motor and a transmitter on its head, all on a piece of paper that could fly. Sounds unreal right?
Let us now have a look at how PowerUp drone works and how you can operate one
- Fold It: Simply fold a piece of copier paper into a paper airplane
- Attach It: Attach the Smart Module to your paper plane with the patented clips underneath the Smart Module.
- Connect It: Start the app to connect to the Smart Module with your iPhone.
- Fly It: Push throttle to full and launch the paper airplane high up into the sky. Tilt your smartphone to the left or to the right to steer your plane, increase or reduce throttle to go up or down.
- Crash-proof carbon fiber frame
- Precision control for easy flying
- Automatic thrust to assist when banking
- Lithium Polymer Battery provides 10 minutes of flight time on a single charge
- Ascend/Descend using the throttle lever
- Tilt iPhone right or left for maneuvering
- Battery level indicator
- Charging status indicator
- Range indicator
- Thrust level indicator
- Artificial horizon
- Air Traffic Control (ATC)
- BLE – Bluetooth Low Energy
- Lightweight and small
- 180 feet / 55 meters of range
- Wireless firmware update
- Micro-USB charging
- 1000 mAh Lithium Polymer power pack
- The power pack will give you non-stop flying and can charge your smartphone as well when your power runs low during flight. But don’t expect the power bank to charge your phone to 100%.
Related Read: Powerup 4.0 Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane
FEATURES
- Smartphone Controlled
- 55m Flying Range
- 10 Minutes of Flight Time
- Do It Yourself (DIY)
Editor's Review
4.6 / 5
Ratings
Coolness5
Usefulness4.1
Price4.8
Editor's Quote20 years ago, I used to play with paper airplanes using my hands. But today, kids can use their smartphones to fly it!
Editor's Review
4.6 / 5
Ratings
Coolness5
Usefulness4.1
Price4.8
Editor's Quote20 years ago, I used to play with paper airplanes using my hands. But today, kids can use their smartphones to fly it!
Related products
Igloo Home: Smart Padlock
DateOctober 30, 2018
CategorySmart Home Devices, Cool Gadgets, Gadgets on Amazon
TagsSmart Home Tool, smart lock
This is one of the coolest Padlocks you will ever see. Packed with smartness, this Smart lock allows you to set passwords or unlock with a tap of a button using a simple mobile app. So, you have no hassle of losing keys. The product has one more amazing feature. It allows you to grant remote access using its innovative PIN code technology. So, the next time a delivery guy appears at your doorstep when you are away, just generate a temporary pin and provide it to him.
Check the video below for a better understanding of the padlock.
Evo Smartphone Connected Coding Robot Toy
DateFebruary 17, 2019
CategoryGadgets for Kids, Cool Gadgets, Gadgets on Amazon
TagsCool Robots, Evo Coding Robot Review, Evo Robot Toy Features, Gadgets for Kids, Kids Gift Ideas, kids toys
21st generation kids are so lucky to have these kinds of futuristic gadgets but the back old days were different. I couldn't even get a motorized toy when I was a kid, leave apart a coding toy ????. Evo is a cool smartphone-connected toy that enables your kids to play in many ways but at the same time, the gadget tries to instill coding habits and interests in the kids. If your kid is towards STEM, this gadget could pump up the interest for sure. A bunch of things including the line following robot can be coded using Evo. Their user-friendly mobile app interface allows you to drag and drop the code snippets. Costing under $100, the gadget could be a good gifting idea for a kid.
Firewalla Red – Cyber Security Firewall for Home
Firewalla is a small crowdfunded product which acts as a firewall for home and business. It is an intelligent device that provides complete cybersecurity. It has a wide range of applications starting from connecting to a router to ad-blocking. Firewalla even works with inexpensive routers so you don't have to worry about the compatibility. By the way, there is no monthly fee!!!!
Simple to Use
Plug and play installation, multiple ways to connect.
App supporting iOS and Android Devices.
Cyber-security as simple as tapping on a few buttons.
Major Functions
Cybersecurity, protect all devices
Inbound and outbound firewall with intrusion prevention
Parental Control and Social Hour
Built-in OpenVPN Server, great for traveling or using public Wi-Fi
Block Ads across all devices
Family Protect, auto-filtering of adult and malicious sites
Rich insights about your network
Additional Features
Monitor broadband bandwidth usage
Hourly, daily, monthly bandwidth usage summary.
Content filtering and activity detection
Internal and
Puppy Cube: Interactive Touchscreen Projector
Puppy cube is the newest generation of ultra-short throw projectors. It is a stand-alone entertainment system, complete with Android OS, a 300 ANSI lumens HD display of up to 100 inches, and it can turn any flat surface into an interactive touchscreen. If you are looking for a nice wireless projector that is portable, check this one out.
They have released a new projector called Hachi Infinite. Don't forget to check out my hands-on review here
Camper Hooded Jacket by Coalatree – An All Purpose Jacket
DateSeptember 23, 2018
CategoryOutdoor Gadgets, Cool Gadgets, Cool Wearables, Gadgets for Men, Gadgets for Travelers , Gadgets Under $100
TagsJackets for Men, Mens Accessories
Who doesn't love jackets? If you are a frequent traveler, adventure seeker or outdoor enthusiast, a good quality jacket is as essential as your clothes. So if you are on a journey to buy a feature packet jacket, you are about to fall in love with Camper Hooded Jacket.
This cool jacket has got 6 different pockets for storing headphones, documents and whatnot. Moreover, there is an internal stuff pocket that turns the jacket into a travel pillow. How cool is that?
Talking about the design, this jacket comes in several color combinations and is suitable for both men and women. You can find more info about this product on their product page.
FLEX CAM OPPY – A Wearable Action Camera Under $100
DateDecember 22, 2018
CategoryCool Gadgets, Cool Wearables, Gadgets Under $100
TagsOppy Action Camera, Spy Gadget
Have you ever wanted to wear a camera on your hand or a finger? Here is an amazing wearable tool that allows you to wear it on the go. Introducing Oppy, a flexible and wearable camera. It can take 13-megapixel photos, up to 720p videos and has a battery backup of more than an hour. Apart from that, it looks super duper cool by its design. Know more in the detailed description below.
As I checked their official website, they seem to have stopped selling the product at the moment. You may visit our page sometimes in the future for new updates.
Foobot Smart Indoor Air Quality Monitor
DateSeptember 22, 2018
CategoryCool Gadgets, Gadgets on Amazon
Foobot is the first smart air quality monitor that gives users a clear and visual understanding of how good the air quality is in their home and the knowledge to take small steps to improve it; benefitting the whole family’s long-term health. Foobot will alert you beforehand to battle against asthma and other allergies or health concerns with 49 top tips including the best plants to improve air quality.
Foobot uses internal sensors to check for pollution in the form of chemicals and particulate matter, which are up to five times more common indoors as a result of confinement and alerts you via its companion app and the LEDs on the device itself. The device is sensitive to:
PM2.5s – Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, like dust, pollen, and pet dander
VOCs – Volatile organic compounds, toxic gases like formaldehyde and ammonia. This sensor is also sensitive to carbon monoxide,
Hover 2 – A 4K Drone with Artificial Intelligence
DateDecember 11, 2018
CategoryCool Drones, Cool Gadgets, Crowdfunding Campaigns
TagsCheap Selfie Drone, Foldable Drone, Hover 2 Drone
Hover 2 introduces an entirely new drone experience giving you gorgeous shots of your life from every angle with unprecedented ease. They are transforming the drone industry by introducing some of the most advanced features like Artificial Intelligence in their drone which could not only shoot amazing videos but also perform tasks like obstacle avoidance in multiple directions and of course, intelligent object tracking with precision.
This cool drone looks so lightweight and portable. The outer casing prevents the drone propellers from getting damaged even if it crashes somewhere. All these features packed for just around $500. If this is a hit, the Hover 2 drone could be a serious competitor for DJI's spark or even Mavic pro.
Stay connected