Finally, SAB Heli Division have released the new goblin 380 a smaller size machine, As we have come to understand with all SAB helis the name comes from the blade size, Hence Goblin 380 after the blade length of 380mm’s, It’s a bit bigger than a 450 size heli and smaller than a 500 size. Personally it's a perfect size for a littel smack monster, and a smack monster it surely is !
The build is so quick with only 38 parts in total (plus bolts and bearings). So my 380 was built in just under 1 hour and 30 mins. Then there was only the electronics setup and she was ready to fly. All in all under 4 hours, easy ...
My set up for this little beast:
- Motor: Xnova Xts 3215-930kv Tareq Edition
- ESC: Kontronik Koby 90 LV
- Servo: MKS DS95's and MKS HV9780 Min Tail Servo
- Flybarless system: CGY 750
- Batteries: 1400 mah, 6S, 50c Optipower & 1800 mah, 6S, 50c @ZEN RC Packs
- Main Blades Halo 385's
- Tail Blades 70 mm Zeal carbon's
- Head speed , Around 4,200RPM on idel up 2 and around 3,500RPm on Idel up 1
So how's it fly ? This beast might be small but it flies like a 700. Yes it feels like it flys that BIG in the sky, Strange i know... This little monster is SO locked in and so stable, I have heard people say it's fly's heavy, ummm i would disagree it fly's nice and light ! Flip and roll rates are very tight and spot on, The cyclic feels very natural and crisp, She has plenty of POP at 13 deg's with the Xnova Xts 3215-930kv Tareq Edition.
Funnels are so easy on this thing, once you lock it in the where you want it it just stays there. Handles the wind just was well as a 700 size heli, and she is also super smooth at low heads speeds, no funky wobbles or strange tendencies and at lower head speeds it still feels pretty light.
This heli is so versatile across a range of flying styles, it's not just a smack machine it's also a very smooth sport flying setup if that's your thing.. Even when looking at packs you can run 1400 mah up to around 2600 mah, the 2600 Mah's will give you about 8 - 9 mins of flying time..
Upgrades so far also include, carbon tail blades (standard they are in plastic), aluminum servo support (standard plastic), Plastics are just fine.... , 20 Tooth tail for the low head speed crowd, below 3,000 rpm, And main aluminum gear, again i don't think it's needed. there will be some upgrades from another company soon also
These really are amazing helicopters.. SAB have really hit the nail on the head with this one, it ticks all the boxes, Durable, lightweight, easy to work on , low part count and flys better than anything else in it's size.
If your reading this and you have not hit the buy button yet, WHAT'S wrong with you !! You need this heli.
Fell free to converse, Let's here your thought's !
Review Goblin 380 Mini Review
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