Every time I fly these machines they get me excited, as the sound, handling and manoeuvrability is astounding.
SO, When I approached SAB for a newly developed Goblin 380 to build and review I was anticipating something special, and I received exactly that!
The conventional sizing of RC Helicopters usually goes 150 (which is around 12") , 250, 450, 500, 550, 600, 700, 800 (over 2m in length), but SAB do it alittle differently, Giving the name to this little goblin from it's blade length. The actual heli is bigger than a normal 450 but slightly smaller than a 500.

The visual appeal is beautiful but it also has purpose.
Using the same all belt drive system that every other SAB model has, it gives it an instant transition through the head giving some lovely flowing pitch pumps with no loss of power at all.


Every bag in the kit is organised according to the instructions and makes for an easy build.
Parts like the rotor head are pre-assembled at the factory but you are required to undo them and thread lock everything.

I used every high-end part I could get hold of so I didn't let this little devil down!
BK servos on the cyclic, BK tail servo, MSH brain FBL system, Scorpion 3020-1000kv motor and Castle creations phoenix edge 100 lite esc, and a pulse 1800mah 45c 6s lipo to boot!
As you can see from the pictures, it is truly stunning, and small compared to the other goblins in my fleet!
I'm yet to test fly it yet, but as soon as I do I will update this post with a video!
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