BBC Knowledge April 2017

PAPER PLANE

POWERUP FPV

This assemble-it-yourself drone will give you a bird’s-eye view

of what it’s like to fly. First build the plane, using the supplied templates

or your own design. Next, put your Android or iOS phone into the Google

Cardboard-certified VR headset. You can then control the plane via head

movements, while enjoying first-person footage streamed live via Wi-Fi

from its wide-angle camera. Boasting a top speed of 32km/h (20mph),

the plane features a carbon-fibre polypropylene frame and auto-

stabilisation system, weighs 80g and flies for 10 minutes off a single

charge ($ 200; http://www.poweruptoys.com).

The onboard camera

gives you a bird’s eye

view – in VR form

The plane comes complete with

Google Cardboard-certified VR

headset – just add a smartphone

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