SmartPlane - The World's First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

By Rajkamal

Toby Rich, a German company set up in Bremen has come up with something really cool! They have created a one-of-a-kind smartphone-operated aircraft, the Smart-Plane.

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This company which specialises in creating smart phone gadgets, have made this plane using EEP material, which is strong and flexible at the same time.

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SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

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SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

This really light SmartPlane, which weighs 0.4 oz, can fly for about 15 minutes. It can fly as high as 200 feet and when the battery goes flat, it can be charged up in 13 minutes.

SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

The plane connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth. Once paired with your phone, you can tilt, turn and accelerate using just your fingertips. One hand is all that is required to control the aircraft. Since flying has always been dreamy experience, this plane is a great way to have fun.

SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

The Smart-Plane is not designed for full-time outdoor use because of its extremely light weight, but will work well in calm conditions. The plane is compatible with any Android devices with Bluetooth versions v. 4.3 or later, iPhone 4S and above, iPod Touch 5th Generations and above, and iPad 3rd Generation and above.

SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

The SmartPlane also has flight assist mode, which is almost like auto pilot mode. The plane also has a working rudder so that turns are actually smooth and stable. It takes hardly a couple of seconds to connect. Just hold the phone close to the plane and it's connected.

SmartPlane - The World’s First Smart Phone-Controlled Aircraft

Even with all these features included, the plane is priced at just USD 49 and is available only for a limited period.

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Article Published On: Friday, July 4, 2014, 16:28 [IST]
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