# App-Controlled Paper Planes The Carbon Flyer Paper Plane Can Be Controlled Via Smartphone By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-flyer References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/carbon-flyer/34954/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carbon-flyer-the-durable-carbon-fiber-video-drone) The Carbon Flyer is a nifty remote-controlled airplane that can be controlled via a smartphone app. This plane looks like a paper plane but boasts carbon fiber construction, LED running lights and a video camera to capture video during its flight. The Carbon Flyer is controlled by an app -- compatible with both iOS and Android -- that relays commands to the aircraft from as far away as 73 meters. Users can control direction by tilting the phone and the throttle via an on-screen slide control. Trident Design, the creators of the Carbon Flyer, are currently operating an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for its production. A pledge of $89 will get you a unit if and when it becomes available, with the planned retail price closer to $150. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **App-controlled Toys:** App-controlled toys are becoming more popular and offer opportunities for companies to create new toys and applications. - **Smartphone Integrated Devices:** Smartphone integrated devices, like the Carbon Flyer paper plane, allow for a more connected and seamless user experience. - **Crowdfunding Launchpad:** Crowdfunding campaigns serve as a viable option for product launches and gaining a community of supporters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry has the opportunity to create innovative, app-controlled toys that will appeal to both children and adults. - **Gadget Industry:** The gadget industry can capitalize on the trend of smartphone integrated devices to create unique and advanced products. - **Crowdfunding Industry:** The crowdfunding industry can continue to serve as a launchpad for innovative products, like the Carbon Flyer paper plane, that may have difficulty receiving traditional funding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Camera-Equipped Remote Control Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snt-micro-fpv-car.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md)