| Why upgrade an RC helicopter? | | | | upgrades require some technical skill. |
| An upgraded remote control helicopter offers more | | | | Which models require more skill to upgrade but offer |
| power and playability, perfect for stunt flying. | | | | greater performance? |
| What are some popular upgrade options for an | | | | - The Esky Honey Bee King 2 |
| existing RC helo? | | | | - Esky Belt cp |
| - Upgrade a plastic helicopter to a metal version. | | | | - Esky Belt cp v2 |
| - Change out a brush motor with a brushless. | | | | Who would enjoy upgrading an RC helo?New pilots |
| - Swap a general remote control system to a JR, | | | | who tried out less pricey models and discovered |
| Futaba, or Spektrum remote control system. | | | | they're now real enthusiasts. |
| - Some 450 remote control helicopters can be | | | | What is the price difference between buying a new |
| upgraded to obtain a Flybarless E-Stabilizer Gyro | | | | vs. upgrading an existing model?It can range from |
| System using GYRO 3 Axis Gyro System Flybarless | | | | US$10-100. |
| E-Stabilizer. | | | | Which tools do you recommend for these |
| Which models are worth upgrading?Some upgradable | | | | projects?The RC Hobby Tools, a set containing 10 |
| models simply by swapping out for metal parts: | | | | pieces: |
| - Esky Lama v3 | | | | - tip nose pliers |
| - Lama v4 | | | | - a cut silk clamp |
| - Hunter | | | | - a ball head clamp |
| - Kob | | | | - a 5.5mm long-handle socket |
| - Comanche | | | | - a 4.5mm long-handle socket |
| - Esky Big Lama | | | | - a long-handle Phillips screwdriver |
| - Esky Honey Bee King 2 | | | | - a long-handle A screwdriver |
| - Esky Belt cp v2 | | | | - a 0.9mm long handle hexagon socket screwdriver |
| - Esky Belt cp. Owners can also adapt the Esky | | | | - a 1.5mm long-handle hexagon socket screwdriver |
| Honey Bee King 2 to a brushless motor and ESC to | | | | - and a 2.0mm long handle hexagon socket |
| upgrade to a brushless version. | | | | screwdriver. There is also a RC Helicopter Tools |
| How easy is it to upgrade these models?These | | | | Portable Kit. |