DIY motorized planes, curated by kids.
We only list kits our test pilot (age 6) can get airborne with a little help. Each pick has age range, skill level, build time, and parent notes.
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Ages 6+⭐ 4.6
Rubber-Band Windup Glider
Wind, release, zoom across the yard.
$14Beginner
Ages 8+⭐ 4.4
Hand-Launch Electric Plane
Press go, toss, and it flies itself.
$28Beginner
Ages 9+⭐ 4.7
Balsa DIY Glider Build Kit
Build it yourself, then watch it soar.
$12Intermediate
Ages 4+⭐ 4.5
Foam Chuck Glider 3-Pack
Three bright foam gliders. Ready to throw.
$10Beginner
Everything in the workshop
Ages 10+⭐ 4.3
Mini RC Trainer Plane
Your first radio-controlled airplane.
$69Intermediate
Ages 10+⭐ 4.2
Twin-Prop Foam Fighter
Two motors, big wings, loud fun.
$38Intermediate
Ages 8+⭐ 4.0
Solar-Powered Glider
The sun is the fuel.
$22Intermediate
Ages 6+⭐ 4.6
Catapult-Launch Glider
Loaded. Aimed. Twaanggg!
$9Beginner
How we pick
- Kid-first
If a 6-year-old can't fly it, it doesn't go on the site.
- Crash-friendly
Foam, balsa, EPP — stuff that bounces. Less crying, more flying.
- Parents in the loop
Every product has a parent note so grown-ups know what to watch for.