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Turn a Paper Plane into a Drone with Your Smartphone

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Key Takeaways:

  • PowerUp Toys has developed a gadget that transforms homemade paper airplanes into smartphone-controlled flying drones.
  • The device consists of a small battery and motor that connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing for up to 10 minutes of flight.
  • Marketed as a toy for $49.99, the product significantly exceeded its Kickstarter goal, raising over $1.2 million.
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Ever wish that paper airplane you made would go just a little bit farther? Thanks to a new gadget from PowerUp Toys, you can now make that homemade airplane go the distance by turning it into a flying drone.

To make it happen, users can simply add a dime-size battery and motor to their paper plane and connect it to their smartphone using Bluetooth. The app will reportedly allow the paper airplane to remain in flight for up to 10 minutes, and users can monitor the remaining battery level through an indicator on screen.

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