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product_id: 235158999
title: "POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit, RC Controlled. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. for Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers."
brand: "powerup"
price: "R2224"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Powerup"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/235158999-powerup-4-0-the-next-generation-smartphone-controlled-paper-airplane
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# 30-min Quick Charge, 10-min Flight Smartphone Bluetooth Control Gyro Stabilizer & Autopilot POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit, RC Controlled. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. for Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers.

**Brand:** powerup
**Price:** R2224
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your paper plane game—fly smarter, faster, and cooler than ever!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit, RC Controlled. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. for Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers. by powerup
- **How much does it cost?** R2224 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/235158999-powerup-4-0-the-next-generation-smartphone-controlled-paper-airplane)

## Best For

- powerup enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted powerup brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **STEM Meets Play:** Explore aerodynamics hands-on with customizable wing designs and real-time flight data—perfect for hobbyists, students, and innovators.
- • **Lightning-Fast Recharge:** Get back in the air quickly with a 30-minute rapid charge delivering up to 10 minutes of high-speed flight at 20 mph.
- • **Pilot Your Own Sky Show:** Seamlessly control your paper plane via smartphone app with Bluetooth connectivity for precision flying and stunt tricks.
- • **Join the Flight Community:** Compete on leaderboards, log flights, and unlock new paper airplane designs through the POWERUP app for endless creative challenges.
- • **Unmatched Flight Stability:** Advanced gyro stabilizer and autopilot ensure smooth loops, rolls, and hammerheads—even in imperfect weather conditions.

## Overview

POWERUP 4.0 is a cutting-edge smartphone-controlled paper airplane kit featuring Bluetooth connectivity, gyro stabilization, and autopilot for effortless, high-speed aerobatics. With rapid 30-minute charging for 10 minutes of flight time and a range up to 230 feet, it combines STEM learning with thrilling outdoor fun. Ideal for hobbyists, students, and tinkerers, it offers an interactive app experience with flight logs, leaderboards, and new plane designs to keep you flying ahead of the curve.

## Description

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. Leaderboard Track and compare flight times with the top pilots in real time. Join the competition and aim for the longest flight on our dynamic leaderboard! Compare POWERUP 4.0 Special Flight Kits POWERUP 4.0 Airplane Kit POWERUP 4.0 Beginners Kit POWERUP 4.0 Full Bundle POWERUP 4.0 Dual Fly Kit POWERUP 4.0 F-22 Jet Kit POWERUP 4.0 Balsa Kit POWERUP 4.0 Dragon Kit

Review: Best $60 toy purchase I've made - Words fall short to describe how much I love this product. I bought this for my 7yo son with the goal of having him experiment and explore the science of flight and boy does this product help! The origami paper planes sent as part of the package fly great but my son has taken to trying the powerup on anything flat and light he can find at home : Cardboards, styrofoam, plastic and even a sheet of paper. Obviously not all of them fly but the process of building a new wing design and immediately being able to evaluate it is extremely effective in letting his imagination fly and creativity soar. Durability and engineering: This product is engineered extremely well. We have crashed it easily more than a 100 times since we bought it 2 months ago, got it caught up in trees, roofs and rolled a skateboard over it on accident (we got lucky, don't do this!) and it still works as expected. My son accidentally pulled off the antenna but I was able to find instructions on the website to solder it back on. The product states that it is waterproof and I recommend you keep it away from the water. However, I can offer (atleast) one data point on its resilience to water damage. We had it stuck on the roof and it rained right after for 2 days straight. We thought it would be a complete loss. After the rain, we took it and kept it in front of a space heater overnight and were surprised to see it powered right up the day after. Obviously don't go around drenching it in water but if you do, let it dry out completely before turning it back on. Overall, as a dad to 2 young kids with an ever growing pile of old toys (our toy graveyard is massive), the powerup 4.0 offers an excellent science driven, super engaging outdoor activity. ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I won't think twice before ordering another one when/ if this ever stops working or we lose it.
Review: Solid product! - Purchased to use a a fun learning tool with my kids, as well as fun for me (wink). My Experience: My son and I had already attempted to create some prop powered paper planes with rubber bands, and though they were good fun together and great learning, they didn't quite give the result I wanted. This product was exactly what I needed to continue that lesson and draw my kids in. They loved chasing it around and bringing it back when I crashed. My oldest (3 years) got to try and launch the plane. I am excited to try and build different planes with him and him to be able to watch something he created take flight. The product: The controls took a minute to understand, a bit more clarification on how the controls work would be great. It took a minute to figure out that the phone gyro was controlling left and right, and the slide was only throttle. Once I figured that out I was able to fly pretty well continuously, Even got it to do a sort of loop at one point. The controls are very simple and easy, had no problems flying at all after I understood them. Battery life: It's advertised at 10 min, I felt like I got closer to 15 but wasn't running full throttle hardly at all. Negative: I would like an auto flight mode, something like it just Flys in a set pattern (ie. Circle, figure 8, etc) that probably requires more sensors that are not on board, but would be nice in a future product. Conclusion: Solid product, I would purchase again and recommend to others. I plane to purchase some of the wood/foam kits once I get more confident in my flight abilities. Response: I read a lot of negative reviews, a lot talking of easy breakage, most of them sound like user error. 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 into the ground and it survive unscathed.

## Features

- 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!
- CONNECTED FLYING - Pair your plane with the POWERUP App to maneuver your plane, keep a robust flight log, compete with other flyers on the leaderboard, and learn to fold new plane designs.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08JLZVB3Z |
| Age Range Description | 8 years and up |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,728 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4 in Hobby RC Airplanes |
| Brand Name | POWERUP |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,238 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | STEM, Aerodynamics |
| Included Components | Item |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.71 x 1.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | POWERUP 4.0 Original Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplanes Conversion Kit - Durable Remote Controlled RC Airplane for Beginners |
| Item Weight | 19 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Tailor Toys LLC |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.00 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 500-050BB |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
| Material Type | Carbon Fiber, Foam, Nylon |
| Model Number | 500-050BB |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Smartphone Controlled |
| Power Source | Usb Cable |
| Set Name | 4 red paper plane templates |
| Size | 19.05 cm x 1.8 cm x 3.8 cm |
| Supported Battery Types | Lithium-Ion Polymer or Lithium-Ion |
| Theme | Airplane |
| UPC | 860239001465 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit, RC Controlled. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. for Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612EE9Kfq5L.jpg)
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![POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit, RC Controlled. Easy to Fly with Autopilot & Gyro Stabilizer. for Hobbyists, Pilots, Tinkerers. - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VcbrQ7NCL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this considered a done under California law?**
A: Technically it is an UAS (Unmanned Arial System).  If you are concerned about needing to register it with the FAA, you don’t. An aircraft under 250 grams do not need to be registered if you are flying for recreation/hobby. California recognizes FAA laws and, to my knowledge, does not impose anything on top of standard FAA laws.  So, enjoy the day and fly this for fun at your local park. Just use common sense and not fly it near people, animals, or buildings!   Enjoy flight and enjoy life!

**Q: Can this be controlled via Android tablet?  Or only phones?**
A: Yes. The 4.0 can be controlled via Android tablet

**Q: Can you really use this with any paper airplane? I’d like to buy a book of paper airplanes to go with this as a gift but want them to be compatible.**
A: The POWERUP 4.0 has a companion book called The POWERUP PAPER AIRPLANE BOOK which is also sold on Amazon. This is the official and approved and tested book by POWERUP.
POWERUP 4.0 is designed to fly with many airplane options which you may find on other paper plane books and on the internet.

**Q: How do I charge the power?**
A: Module is charged with a micro-usb cable

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best $60 toy purchase I've made
*by R***N on September 3, 2024*

Words fall short to describe how much I love this product. I bought this for my 7yo son with the goal of having him experiment and explore the science of flight and boy does this product help! The origami paper planes sent as part of the package fly great but my son has taken to trying the powerup on anything flat and light he can find at home : Cardboards, styrofoam, plastic and even a sheet of paper. Obviously not all of them fly but the process of building a new wing design and immediately being able to evaluate it is extremely effective in letting his imagination fly and creativity soar. Durability and engineering: This product is engineered extremely well. We have crashed it easily more than a 100 times since we bought it 2 months ago, got it caught up in trees, roofs and rolled a skateboard over it on accident (we got lucky, don't do this!) and it still works as expected. My son accidentally pulled off the antenna but I was able to find instructions on the website to solder it back on. The product states that it is waterproof and I recommend you keep it away from the water. However, I can offer (atleast) one data point on its resilience to water damage. We had it stuck on the roof and it rained right after for 2 days straight. We thought it would be a complete loss. After the rain, we took it and kept it in front of a space heater overnight and were surprised to see it powered right up the day after. Obviously don't go around drenching it in water but if you do, let it dry out completely before turning it back on. Overall, as a dad to 2 young kids with an ever growing pile of old toys (our toy graveyard is massive), the powerup 4.0 offers an excellent science driven, super engaging outdoor activity. ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PRODUCT. I won't think twice before ordering another one when/ if this ever stops working or we lose it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid product!
*by S***B on September 1, 2021*

Purchased to use a a fun learning tool with my kids, as well as fun for me (wink). My Experience: My son and I had already attempted to create some prop powered paper planes with rubber bands, and though they were good fun together and great learning, they didn't quite give the result I wanted. This product was exactly what I needed to continue that lesson and draw my kids in. They loved chasing it around and bringing it back when I crashed. My oldest (3 years) got to try and launch the plane. I am excited to try and build different planes with him and him to be able to watch something he created take flight. The product: The controls took a minute to understand, a bit more clarification on how the controls work would be great. It took a minute to figure out that the phone gyro was controlling left and right, and the slide was only throttle. Once I figured that out I was able to fly pretty well continuously, Even got it to do a sort of loop at one point. The controls are very simple and easy, had no problems flying at all after I understood them. Battery life: It's advertised at 10 min, I felt like I got closer to 15 but wasn't running full throttle hardly at all. Negative: I would like an auto flight mode, something like it just Flys in a set pattern (ie. Circle, figure 8, etc) that probably requires more sensors that are not on board, but would be nice in a future product. Conclusion: Solid product, I would purchase again and recommend to others. I plane to purchase some of the wood/foam kits once I get more confident in my flight abilities. Response: I read a lot of negative reviews, a lot talking of easy breakage, most of them sound like user error. 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 into the ground and it survive unscathed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have a skill issue
*by M***N on April 15, 2026*

It’s pretty good, I can’t get it to work but it’s just a skill issue.😭💀

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*Last updated: 2026-06-03*