PowerUP FPV Paper Airplane Drone

The PowerUp FPV may look like a paper airplane, but it’s actually a functional drone, complete with an electric dual-motor, Bluetooth connectivity, and a small battery on the drone. The device is controlled with a connected smartphone, and soon, it’ll support Google Cardboard for virtual reality control. Other features include: a 3-axis gyroscope, compass, accelerometer, barometer, Wi-Fi, and has a microSD expansion slot. Continue reading for another video and more information.

“PowerUp Toys is making an interface for the mobile app, which looks like the cockpit of a fighter jet, letting users livestream footage from the drone. The movement is controlled by tilting the smartphone, and will work by tilting your head on Cardboard VR. The paper airplane has an operating range of 300 feet, and a battery life of 10 minutes,” according to Digital Trends.

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