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Walkera helicopters
By Paul Walsh Last reviewed
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Walkera helicopters were everywhere in the late 2000s. They were cheap, came in an enormous range of sizes and types, and many people learned to fly on a 4#3, a CB180 or a V120D02. RC Mods stocked hundreds of Walkera parts, which is why more than 700 old links to the site point here.
This page is mainly for owners: what you have, how to find parts, and whether it's worth fixing.
Walkera in brief
Walkera is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 1994 (Walkera company profile). It made a huge range of RC helicopters, from tiny coaxials to collective pitch 3D models, then moved increasingly into drones.
Status (checked October 2026): Walkera's website lists consumer and industrial drones and docking stations, with no RC helicopters (walkera.com). We couldn't find a current Walkera helicopter on sale in the UK. If that changes, this page will be updated.
The classic range
| Model | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4#3 / 4#3B | Small fixed pitch | Very popular cheap single-rotor learner |
| 4G3 / 4G6 | Fixed pitch / collective pitch | 2.4GHz successors to the 4#3 family |
| 5G6 | Small collective pitch | Early budget 3D helicopter |
| 52 / 53 series | Palm-size coaxials | Indoor toys |
| CB180 series | Collective pitch (CB180D, CB180Z and others) | Micro 3D, popular around 2009 to 2011 |
| V120D02 / V120D02S | Small flybarless collective pitch | An early budget flybarless micro |
| 4F200 / 4F200LM | Scale-style fixed pitch | Reached North America in 2011 |
| V450D01 and larger | Flybarless collective pitch | Walkera's 450-size models |
HM part codes decoded
Walkera parts sold through the old site used codes like HM-4#3-Z-25, HM-68B-Z-34 or HM-CB180-Z-15:
- HM means it's a Walkera helicopter part.
- The middle section is the model, such as 4#3, 5G6, CB180 or 68B.
- The Z number is the part in that model's parts list.
So HM-CB180-Z-15 is part 15 from the CB180 parts list. Search for the full code and you'll usually find the right part, including compatible versions.
Finding parts today
- Old stock and second-hand parts on auction sites, listed by HM code.
- Compatible parts from third-party makers for the most popular models.
- Donor helicopters. A cheap broken model of the same type is often the best source of electronics.
Before buying used parts, check they match your exact version: Walkera often changed parts between versions with similar names.
Common faults
- Receiver and mixer board failures, especially on small models where everything is on one board.
- Stripped main gears after hard landings.
- Burnt or tired motors, particularly brushed tail motors. See tail spinning and tail wag.
- Cracked canopies and broken landing gear.
For a step-by-step approach, use the RC helicopter troubleshooting guide.
Radio and conversion
Walkera used its own radios and protocols, from 35MHz crystal sets to several 2.4GHz systems. Two useful options:
- A multi-protocol transmitter can bind to several Walkera 2.4GHz protocols (multiprotocol protocol list), so one radio can fly several old Walkeras.
- 35MHz models need a new receiver or board; see converting a 35MHz model to 2.4GHz.
Choosing a radio is covered in RC transmitters explained.
Repair, convert or replace?
- Repair if it's a better-built collective pitch model in good mechanical order and the part you need is available.
- Convert if the electronics are dead but the airframe is good and you enjoy the work.
- Replace if it's a cheap fixed pitch or coaxial model with a failed board. A modern stabilised helicopter will cost less and fly better: see best RC helicopters for beginners.
If you're thinking of buying an old Walkera, read buying a used RC helicopter first. Other classic and current makers are on the brands page.
RC Mods is not affiliated with or endorsed by Walkera.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still get Walkera helicopter parts?
Some. Parts for the most popular models still appear as old stock and second-hand, often listed by their HM part number. Electronics are much harder to find than mechanical parts.
Will my Walkera bind to another transmitter?
Some Walkera 2.4GHz receivers can be bound from a transmitter with a multi-protocol module, which supports several Walkera protocols. Older 35MHz models need a new receiver or board.
Is Walkera still making helicopters?
Walkera's own website currently shows drones and industrial products but no RC helicopters. We could not find a current Walkera helicopter on sale in the UK in October 2026.