In February we wrote about a neat little device that turns a paper aeroplane into a real model plane controlled by an iPhone app. Since then, the manufacturers, PowerUp Toys have been working really hard to improve PowerUp 3.0 significantly – with increased flight range, flight time.They also made it more affordable and now all components are super durable and crash-proof.
BluetoothSmart (also called Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy) now gives PowerUp 3.0 a range of up to 180 feet / 55 meters. It also gives much longer battery life, and has automatic pairing. PowerUp 3.0 is entirely app-controlled. Tilting the phone controls the high-precision rudder allowing the plane to go left or right. Sliding the thrust lever on the touch screen forward will increase propeller speed and will allow the airplane to gain and maintain altitude.
The module is powered by a Lithium Polymer battery. It weighs less than 0.1 oz / 3 grams, and provides the PowerUp 3.0 over 10 minutes of continuous flight.
Yesterday the company launched its Kickstarter Campaign with a goal of $50,000 to fund production – see the campaign here.
Source: Press Release
Good Afternoon, Can you please advise if the item is available on the open market and where I can obtain it and the cost.
Many thanks, I look forward to receiving your reply.
Ms P A Ewing
Look on the Kickstarter site.
Product will be available May 2014.
You can join now and be one of the first to be delivered – several packages on offer starting at $40
I am interested in investing in your power up 3.0
Please advise.
Dr Dan Daniel
972-467-6838
Dan, you should o that via their kickstarted page…