Cool toys you can control with your smartphone
Powerup 3.0
The Powerup 3.0 will turn your average paper plane into an app controlled glider. It has Bluetooth connectivity. Battery lasts about 15 minutes and it charges up pretty fast.
BB-8 Droid
BB-8 can move around your home in an autonomous manner. While doing so it creates a rudimentary map of your home. It can recognize voices and respond to voice commands. You can also deliver messages via the droid using your smartphone where it will create a cool hologram on your wall.
Parrot Bebop Drone
This new drone from Parrot is lightweight yet robust. It has all sorts of sensors to ensure a stable flight, including GPS and its own WIFI for connectivity. It has a 14MP camera for video and photos with a 180 degree viewing capability. Programmable fight plans and a return home function are also mentionable features.
REV
REV is a toy RC car which has a mind of its own. You can drive REV with the smartphone app, or indulge in battle against another REV bot with the REV AI. REV also has weapons that affect performance of the car.
Rover Revolution
The Rover Revolution is an app controlled spy gadget. It has two moving 480p and 720p night vision cameras that can record and send live video feedback. The drone is designed to go over rough terrain and obstacles. This is a go-anywhere, see-everything toy drone that you can control with your smartphone.
Ollie
Ollie is a very rugged toy that can be driven down stairs, banged against the wall or even dropped in the pool. You can also fight with other Ollies or do cool moves like drifting and other acrobatic tricks. It can reach speeds of 14 mph. With full customizations available you can make Ollie look exactly the want you want. The app is thorough and will let you control different skill levels. With 60 minutes of playtime from one charging and a range of 30m via Bluetooth Ollie is simply amazing.
MiP
MiP is your own pet robot. You can control MiP with either your smartphone or hand gestures. It's self balancing and can make it go around your house zigzagging around obstacles. It will dance to music, fight with other MiPs and even carry small objects for you.
Yuneec E-GO
The Yuneec E-GO is an electric skateboard that can be controlled using a smartphone app. The board can reach speeds of 30km/h and can go up 10% inclines. It comes with regenerative braking. The app gives you real time feedback about the motors and battery. The board has both Bluetooth and WIFI connectivity and has very durable components.
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