STEM Kits - Remote Control Paper Airplane

Fold your own paper airplane or use our provided templates, then attach bluetooth-controlled motors and crossbar to take your creation to the sky!

Smart Device (phone/tablet) required.
Ages 13+ Reserve This Kit

Charge Up: Make sure the fuselage module is fully charged using the USB cable before every flight - the red light will turn off when it is ready.
Download the App: While the plane is charging, get the POWERUP 4.0 app you will need to control it!
Download: Apple/iPhone/iPad | Google/Android/Samsung etc
Plan your Flight: Grab some paper and some tape and fold one of the planes as shown below. Only fly outside in large open spaces with adult supervision. Choose a windless day on your first flight - typically wind is calmer in the morning or evening.

Invader: Templates for the Invader paper plane are included in your STEM Kit - you can also download a copy here. You can also watch an instructional video on how to fold the Invader plane.
Nakamura: Designed by Eiji Nakamura, you can download a copy here and watch an instructional video on how to fold the Nakamura plane.
Thermal: Easy to fly with wide wings, you will need to grab an A3 sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, then watch the instructional video on how to fold the Thermal Plane.
Emperion One: Designed by Kyle Boyer - cool looking and easy to fold, watch the instructional video on how to fold the Emperion One plane.

Launch Into The Wind: Choose a calm day, identify where the wind is coming from and plan to launch your airplane heading into the wind.
Inspect your Plane: Check all parts are in place, all folds are neat and the paper plane is pushed all the way into the front clips of the fuselage module. Ensure the wings are slightly raised and should touch the stabilizer on both it's ends, and the elevators are also slightly raised.
Controls Checked: Check your propellers can rotate freely. Check control functionality at low thrust levels and confirm the plane on your screen is reacting accordingly.
Cross-Bar in place: Ensure the crossbar is taped down to avoid losing it.
Trim Your Plane: Make small adjustments each time you trim, and ensure the elevators are not raised to high or the will act as air-brakes.
Communication Check: Gently straighten the antenna wire to point up. Turn off wi-fi, and always point your smartphone towards the plane.
Battery Fully Charged: Ensure both the plane and your smartphone are fully charged.
Where To Fly: Fly in a wide open soft grassy field of at least 150 meters in diameter, clear of power lines, trees, buildings and water. Never fly next to buildings or trees, or over people.

Having problems? Airplane stalling, diving into the ground, rocking, rolling or failing to climb? View the troubleshooting guide.

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