The paramotor does most of the work during takeoff; it weighs around 40 to 80 pounds and is initially humanly supported, it generates enough thrust to launce the craft into the air.  After a brief moment, usually when the craft reaches an altitude of 10 feet, the wings take over and lift the paramotor along with the harnessed pilot off the ground. Once the craft takes off the pilot can now safely get into the seat, which was previously folded before takeoff, this seat is located beneath the paraglider’s wing.

The power paragilder is controlled with a set of brake toggles in each hand along with a convenient hand held throttle. Cost of a power paragilder is anywhere from $6000 USD to $12000 USD, usually depending on the technology and design of the power paraglider. Powered paraglider technology improves almost every year, making it safer and easier to fly.