1.40.1
2022-12-30
• Performance improvements for the video recording feature
• The signal level now works on PowerUP 3.0 modules
1.37.3
2022-08-21
Now supports PowerUp 3.0 and DART modules!
You can now connect, upgrade the firmware, and fly with your older PowerUp modules right from the 4.0 app.
Note: several features like the flight log, parameter tuning, trophies and other features are only supported for the PowerUp 4.0 module.
1.36.9
2022-05-18
BUGFIX: Erratic control behaviour when using tractor mode (inverted flight) has been fixed.
1.36.8
2022-04-25
Video recording feature is here!
You can now recording your flights to share them with friends. Just turn on your phone's camera (in joystick mode) by tapping the camera icon, then start recording by tapping the record icon. The videos are saved in your phone's media gallery.
Also improved: the app layout is now correct also if you use "zoomed mode" on your iPhone.
1.35.2
2022-03-01
Improves end-of-flight detection, prevents ending the flight while the plane is still airborne.
1.34.7
2022-02-05
Bugfix: importing of flight logs is now much faster. Prevents app freeze-ups after a long flight, or on startup.
1.34.4
2022-01-17
NEW: Joystick mode is here!
Tap the two-circle-icon near the bottom of the cockpit screen to activate it. The throttle is on the left thumb, steering on the right.
1.33.1
2021-12-18
NEW: Trophy Cabinet proudly displays your achievements.
NEW: Now you can write and save notes about your flights.
UPDATED: Level system has been overhauled. You might find you've leveled up after this update!
1.31.1
2021-11-13
New:
- You can now directly see the flight summary at the end of your flight. Just tap the "FLIGHT LOG" button.
- Added "Hand Catch" achievement! Try to get it by catching the plane in your hand at the end of flight.
Improvements:
- Better detection of "High-G", "Calm Flight", "Crash Landing", "Bumpy Landing" and "Soft Landing" achievements.
- All planes get +1pt increase.
- Shorter flights (from 5 sec onwards) are now also detected.
Bug fixes:
- Don't play "the eagle has landed" sound if you get disconnected mid-flight.
- Avoid double-launch detection (right after a crash).
- Top of the tuning screen is no longer cut off, and the BACK button and screen's icon scroll with the page.
- Avoid accidentally triggering the tuning page if the plane is not connected and "FIND MY PLANE" is tapped.
- CSV flight logs from newer versions of the app are now properly imported.
1.29.1
2021-09-29
Flight Log and points system have been updated!
Now you can tap into any of your previous flights to see more details. Several new achievements like high-G flight or calm flight have been added, which award you bonus points per flight. Fly a more challenging plane design to collect even more bonus points! Level-up faster by collecting more points per flight.
1.28.1
2021-07-28
NEW: Pilot statistics!
There's a new tab on the top of the screen which shows a log of your past flights, your pilot level, flight points (1 min = 1 pt), and a graph of your daily progress.
NOTE: On first start, your previous flights will be imported into the new database, which should take only a few seconds.
UPDATED: In-flight detection now requires only 20% or more thrust instead of 35%
1.25.0
2021-05-19
NEW: Fun sounds have been added!
1.24.0
2021-04-29
NEW: In the "Find My Plane" screen, there is now a "FULL THROTTLE" button to temporarily throttle up the motors. If your plane is stuck in a tree, this can help jostle it out.
1.23.0
2021-04-08
NEW: Added 3 "Custom Plane" slots for you to save flight parameters for your own paper plane designs! Scroll over to the end of the planes list in the hangar to find them.
1.22.3
2021-03-25
NEW: Find My Plane feature!
Tap the "Find My Plane" button on the cockpit screen to activate. Walk around while keeping an eye on the locator circle – the closer you are to the plane, the smaller it gets.
1.21.1
2021-03-01
NEW: All your flight data is saved on your phone's Files app (select On my device > PowerUp4).
NEW: A new design for post-flight achievements, which now appear at the end of every flight.
1.19.7
2021-01-29
Updated the optional mailing list signup process and the link to get your own POWERUP4.0.
1.19.4
2021-01-23
BUGFIX: The app won't ask for product review if you've already reviewed it.
REMOVED: Motor overload message no longer appears.
1.19.3
2021-01-17
NEW: Flight timer! See how long you flew right in the app.
NEW: Fly for more than a minute to win Awesome Piloting points!
IMPROVED: The "SKIP" button on the tutorials page is now easier to tap.
BUGFIX: Avoid showing "Infinity:NaN" sometimes during firmware update.
1.18.1
2020-12-29
NEW: Three video tutorials to help you get started.
1.16.2
2020-12-01
IMPROVED: Updated firmware v107 with better low battery measurement and motor overload detection.
IMPROVED: Firmware uploads are now much, much faster.
NEW: Engine sound when module is connected.
NEW: "Cleared for takeoff" sound when throttle is unlocked.
NEW: Blinking LED on the Hangar screen indicating connection status.
1.14.8
2020-11-08
NEW: Acro mode! Press the new Acro Mode button at the bottom of the screen to give your plane crazy acrobatic abilities! The steering becomes more sensitive, the throttle is more powerful and the autopilot will no longer be in charge of the pitch angle — you are.
NEW: This update includes an updated firmware for the module which improves the accuracy of the signal level gauge.
IMPROVED: Firmware update screen is shown immediately and stays on screen while a firmware upgrade is being performed.
IMPROVED: Bluetooth power off is handled better: will show disconnection when it’s powered off, and will auto connect when powered back on.
IMPROVED: The app will no longer get confused by certain unknown Bluetooth devices in your home. We only connect to your PowerUp module now.
1.13.3
2020-10-29
NEW: Touch-n-Go is now enabled: the app will connect only to nearby modules. If your module doesn't connect, move it closer to the phone.
IMPROVED: Turn off motors when app goes in background. This prevents the plane from flying away if you accidentally hit a key on your phone or get a phone call while flying.
1.12.3
2020-09-25
NEW: Several new planes are now available! Try them all!
NEW: Even better autopilot stability: the flight parameters for all planes have been improved.
NEW: The tuning screen will colour in red parameters that have been modified from their default value.
BUGFIX: The FT F-22 will now correctly set the inverted mounting mode.
BUGFIX: The tuning screen now correctly loads and saves the flight parameters for each plane.
1.12.0
2020-09-18
Includes module firmware v104, which improves the reliability of future firmware updates.