Pete's Expert Summary
My human, in a fit of what I can only assume is profound boredom, has acquired a device for motorizing... paper. Yes, the same flimsy material I occasionally deign to nap upon is now meant to be a "smartphone controlled paper airplane." It's called the POWERUP 4.0, a name that promises far more than a piece of folded stationery has any right to. The contraption boasts of autopilot, a gyro stabilizer, and the ability to perform aerial tricks, all controlled by that glowing rectangle the human stares at. While the idea of a buzzing, flying object is fundamentally appealing to my predatory instincts, its primary function seems to be for "hobbyists" and "tinkerers" to use *outdoors*. This is a critical design flaw. However, if they dare fly it inside, its speed and erratic "Acro Mode" might just offer a challenge worthy of my attention, assuming I can be bothered to lift my head from the sunbeam.
Key Features
- PILOTED FLIGHT - Grab a sheet of paper, fold it, and go! Instantly put yourself in the cockpit of an amazing smartphone controlled paper airplane that does high speed tricks. The bluetooth module, which includes autopilot control, connects to your phone so you can experience the sensation of flying countless paper, foam, and even Balsa Wood airplane models.
- INCREDIBLE STABILITY - Loops, Barrel Rolls, & Hammerheads are achieved with the special Acro Mode! Your paper plane’s onboard computer automatically calibrates your paper airplane for imperfect weather with a built-in launch assist and wind stabilizer. Now hobbyists, tinkerers, or students can become the flight controller!
- CONNECTED FLYING - Pair your plane with the POWERUP App to maneuver your plane, keep a robust flight log, compete with other flyers on the leaderboard, and learn to fold new plane designs.
- RAPID CHARGING - A 30 minute quick charge gives you 10 minutes of flight time along with an incredible range of up to 230ft! Traveling up to 20mph, your plane will spend less time on the tarmac and more time in the air. Simply connect the included micro USB cable to a charging port and plot out your next journey.
- STEM READY - Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible through various wing configurations. Lift, drag, thrust, and gravity are learned first hand. Purchase the Night-Flight Kit and Accessory Kit to see how different parts create a new experience. Great for an outdoor class or exploration together with family.
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The human sat cross-legged on the floor, an expression of intense focus on their face, surrounded by sheets of paper. It was a ritual I had come to know well. They folded, they creased, they muttered. To the uninitiated, it looked like a craft project. I, however, know the truth. They were preparing the vessel, the sacred parchment that would soon carry a message from the Great Sky Spirit. Today, they attached the Oracle's Engine – the little black stick with the propeller and the blinking blue light. They called it the "POWERUP 4.0," a foolish, mortal name for a divine instrument. They tapped their glowing rectangle, and the vessel hummed to life. It lurched forward, a "launch assist" from an unseen hand, and climbed toward the ceiling. I feigned disinterest, of course, giving my tail a slow, deliberate thump against the rug. But my eyes, missing nothing, were fixed on the shadow it cast upon the wall. This is where the prophecy is written. The human thinks they are in control, but the "autopilot" and "gyro stabilizer" are merely the Spirit's way of ensuring the message is delivered without the human's clumsy interference. The shadow swooped and danced. It performed a perfect "Barrel Roll" – a clear sign that the elusive Red Dot will make an appearance tonight. Then, a sharp "Hammerhead" turn. This was more complex. It foretold a sudden change, a disruption. My ears twitched. The rattling of the treat bag from the kitchen? A new cardboard box entering my domain? The vessel flew for precisely ten minutes, the proscribed length for a full reading, before its energy was spent and it glided to a soft landing on the sofa. The human retrieved the vessel, chattering about "flight logs" and "20mph speeds," oblivious to the cosmic significance of the event. They plugged it in to "rapidly charge," preparing it for the next consultation. I stretched, a picture of casual indifference, but my mind was racing. The prophecy was clear: the Red Dot will appear, but a disruption is coming. I would be ready. This flying parchment, this "toy," is no mere plaything. It is a vital tool for navigating the complexities of my domestic kingdom, and as long as its prophecies remain accurate, it has earned my most serious and profound attention.
