# POWERUP X FPV

> Smartphone-controlled paper airplane drone with FPV live streaming camera. (iPhone/iPad app by Tailor Toys LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-x-fpv/id1137450073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tailor Toys LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/740714582)
- Category: Games, Photo & Video, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-x-fpv/id1137450073/reviews.md

## What is POWERUP X FPV?

The Revolutionary POWERUP X FPV Drone - Paper Airplanes Just Got An Upgrade

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the first ever upgraded paper airplane drone...all controlled from your smartphone. 

It’s the POWERUP X FPV: experience first­-person­-view (FPV) flight on a paper airplane with a LIVE streaming camera, via Google Cardboard or a Mogo viewer.

How It Works 

* Designed for iPhone 6 or newer. The app isn't optimized for 4" screens or less.

Use your smartphone with a head-mounted display (Google Cardboard or a Mogo viewer), and experience a bird’s eye view from your plane - and even control it just by moving your head! 
 
Powered By Parrot®
 
POWERUP and Parrot® teamed up to create the world's most awesome live-streaming paper airplane, meaning you can control it from your smartphone, and fly up to 300 feet in the air!
 
Main Features
 
● Experience two game-changing modes - GamePad and FPV 
 
● Enjoy 10 minutes of flight per charge
 
● Over 300 ft WiFi streaming range
 
● Autopilot stabilization for easy flight (especially in windy conditions)
 
● Video and audio streaming and recording
 
● Wide-angle rotating camera providing front, side and rear camera view
 
● Extremely durable Carbon Fiber and Polypropylene frame
 
● Automatic takeoff and crash detection
 
● Endless airplane design possibilities - the sky’s the limit!
 
● Airplane’s gross weight 2.8 oz/80 grams
 
● No FAA registration requirements
 
How to Connect
 
turn on your POWERUP X FPV, insert the battery.
In your smartphone’s ‘Settings’, choose the ‘PowerUp-XXXXXX’ WiFi network
Launch the POWERUP X FPV app.
 
How to Set Up Streaming Quality
 
Open the app and choose ‘Settings’. 
On the WiFi page choose your country and available WiFi channel.
Use the WiFi scanner to search for available WiFi channels when you go out flying.

Autopilot Modes
Throw To Fly Takeoff­ - double tap to unlock the throttle, go full-throttle! Launch the airplane into the sky, once it's in the air, the propellers will spin automatically! The airplane will ascend and keep straight heading.
Throw To Fly Takeoff disabled­ - double tap to unlock the throttle, go full-throttle! The propellers will start spinning. Launch the airplane into the sky, once it's in the air, the auto-correction system will initiate, allowing the airplane to keep straight heading.
Recovery mode ­ - Return Home flight mode (RH) ensures a safe recovery during a loss of control or communication - the airplane will turn back and land as close to the pilot as possible. A high-intensity buzzer will activate, in order to help find the drone once it lands.

Piloting Modes
 
GamePad flight mode - similar to RC stick and throttle control, simply increase/decrease the thrust to make the airplane go up and down! Move the control lever right or left to steer.
 
FPV flight mode - ­ experience immersive flight via a Google Cardboard or a Mogo viewer! Control your flight by tilting your head in the direction you want to fly.
 
Video and Still Image Capture
 
● Videos and photos can be captured in all flight modes. Your recorded video is saved straight to the micro-SD card inside the airplane (sold separately). All recorded media can also be transferred directly to your smartphone for easily sharing on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube.
 
VR Viewers
 
POWERUP X FPV is compatible with the Google Cardboard VR viewer and Mogo VR viewer, allowing real-time and low latency FPV from your paper airplane. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to control - even for the most novice of pilots! - thanks to our 10 sensors and autopilot stabilization software.

The Google Cardboard VR viewer has an external button for capturing still photos during flight, and also for initiating takeoff and abort functions.
 
Settings
 
● Switch between quality and performance modes
● WiFi country and channel control
● WiFi scanner
 
*Note: This app requires the use of the POWERUP X FPV WiFi module and will not work without it.

Find out more at http://poweruptoys.com

## Key features

- First-person-view (FPV) flight
- Live streaming camera
- Head-tracking controls
- Gamepad flight mode
- Autopilot stabilization
- Automatic takeoff and crash detection
- Video and audio recording

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-x-fpv/id1137450073/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Truly fun to fly

*2020-04-14*

I am here to tell you all that this thing does fly in VR mode and the latency is not bad at all. I’m not sure why this product has not gotten as much traction, but you fold a plane out of paper and then attach this module to it and you can then control the plane and fly it in VR mode.  How is this not amazing?!? So much fun!

### 1/5 — No audio on tutorial video

*2019-12-15*

First thing opening the app, I’m checking the Preflight Tutorial. Unfortunately this vidéo has no audio and I can’t follow instructions.

### 4/5 — Flies brilliantly

*2018-08-06*

Flies really well, it’s great fun and well worth getting one. Initial connection between the phone and the plane is a faff, it usually takes a few times of turning it off and on, re-connecting to Wi-fi etc before it works. Seems fine once connected.

## Frequently asked questions about POWERUP X FPV

### What devices is POWERUP X FPV compatible with?

POWERUP X FPV is designed for iPhone 6 or newer and is also compatible with iPads and iPods. The app is not optimized for screens 4 inches or smaller.

### What are the flight modes in POWERUP X FPV?

POWERUP X FPV offers two main flight modes: GamePad mode, which provides traditional RC stick controls, and FPV mode, which allows immersive flight using a head-mounted display like Google Cardboard for head-tracking control.

### How long can I fly the POWERUP X FPV drone on a single charge?

Each charge provides approximately 10 minutes of flight time for the POWERUP X FPV drone. This allows for enjoyable aerial sessions before needing to recharge.

### Does POWERUP X FPV have autopilot features?

Yes, POWERUP X FPV features autopilot stabilization for easier flight, especially in windy conditions. It also includes automatic takeoff and a recovery mode to help bring the drone back safely.

### Can I record video with the POWERUP X FPV drone?

Yes, the POWERUP X FPV drone is equipped with a wide-angle rotating camera that supports video and audio streaming and recording. You can capture your flights from various angles.

### What is the WiFi streaming range of POWERUP X FPV?

The POWERUP X FPV drone offers a WiFi streaming range of over 300 feet, allowing you to control and view your flight from a considerable distance.

### Does POWERUP X FPV require FAA registration?

No, the POWERUP X FPV drone has a gross weight of 2.8 oz (80 grams), which means it does not require FAA registration.

### How do I connect my smartphone to the POWERUP X FPV drone?

To connect, turn on your POWERUP X FPV drone and insert the battery. Then, go to your smartphone's WiFi settings and select the 'PowerUp-XXXXXX' network. Finally, launch the POWERUP X FPV app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.9.61 — 2018-07-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

In-app preflight tutorial video
Bugs fixed

### 0.9.5 — 2018-02-25

Compatible with Mogo VR viewer and controller
Enhanced video quality for First Person View flying

### 0.9.33 — 2017-08-31

Firmware update (version 0.5.4)
Battery cut-off fine tuned for improved charging
Direct link to online store
Various bugs fixed
Improved stability

### 0.9.32 — 2017-05-10

Improved connectivity
Fast connection after App restart
UI improvements
Bug fixed

### 0.9.31 — 2017-04-12

Preflight must do checklist
Improved firmware update process 
Bugs fixed

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