At the intersection of modern innovation and childhood nostalgia, you’ll find the PowerUp 4.0, a fun and innovative kit that lets your imagination literally take flight, allowing you to turn a humble self-made paper airplane into a smartphone-controlled flying machine!

This STEM-friendly gizmo + mobile app combo started out as a Kickstarter project in 2013 and has seen continuous refinements ever since.

With the release of version 4.0 in 2019, the kit added an onboard flight computer, two new sensors (gyro and accelerometer), two high-speed motors, an autopilot assist function that works with just about any plane design, better durability, and auto-looping trick capabilities.

On top of being a thrilling toy to play with, it’s a fantastic teaching tool that inspires kids to explore the principles of aerodynamics, engineering, and experimentation. After their first flight, they’re bound to be hooked, testing and comparing multiple plane designs to find out which are the most stable and efficient, as well as customizing flight controls in the app to get the best results in each case.

Get the PowerUp 4.0 kit for $70 on Amazon and enjoy the endless opportunities for creativity and exploration in the world of flight ✈️