If you are looking to pick up RC airplane flying, you will want to start from the basics. And when you get better at it, you can switch up a little. Between these two stages, you will likely end up spending more. But not with the StarFlux Balsa Wood Airplane Kit by PowerUp. It is the only balsa wood airplane kit that offers two unique flight experiences.
Made in the USA in collaboration with Nighthawk Gliders, the StarFlux combines classic balsa nostalgia with smartphone smarts. You get precision laser-cut balsa sheets, a quick 20-minute build, and the PowerUp 4.0 twin-motor Bluetooth module strapped on.
This module packs gyro stabilization, autopilot assist, real-time telemetry, and the range to hit 70 m (230 ft) at speeds up to 32 km/h (20 mph). Each charge keeps it airborne for about 10 minutes, which is more than enough time to prove you’re the Top Gun of the backyard.
The real trick is the 2-in-1 design: Normal Mode for smooth and steady flights, or Canard Mode if you want agility and speed. Toss in dual high-dynamic propellers, spare parts, landing gear, and even paper airplane templates, and you’ve got yourself a STEM kit that screams fun and learning in equal measure.
The StarFlux Balsa Wood Airplane Kit by PowerUp is available now for US$79.99.
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