The LotusRC T380 is sold under a variety of names and is available from various China-based sources and on Ebay for about $200-$400 US. The specs are as shown in the table below.
Aircraft size
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410x410x140
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mm
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Maximum expandable size
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615x615x140
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mm
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Motor to motor
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Diagonal distance between two motor centers
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410mm
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Propellers
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frontal and versa professional props 8045
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8inch
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Battery
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LiPo 3S 2200mAh 20C
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standard1P
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Aircraft weight(kit only)
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Without battery, receiver, applicable payload
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430gram
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Take-off weight
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3S 2200mAh 1P battery, receiver
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610gram
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Recommended payload
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Camera mount
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≤380gram
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Maximum payload
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Use standard 1P battery
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≤380gram
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Maximum takeoff weight
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Use standard 1P battery
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1300gram
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Flight distance
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Visual area
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-
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Flight time
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3S 2200mAh 1Pbattery, receiver
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18~25mins
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Wind resistance
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≤4
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Class
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Design
The unit combines aluminum and composite construction with the electronics prominently displayed under a clear canopy. The motor housings and propellers are easily removable for transportation. The landing gear is narrow and somewhat fragile and you may want to consider buying a replacement. The radio system, if supplied, is 2.4 GHz and fairly basic.
Documentation is poor but better than some. A short set of 6 pages in readable english with some setup instructions.
Flying
Relatively tricky to fly, sensitive to the controls, and should be flown by an experienced pilot. Spend time on the setup and trim to get best results. Flight time is about 15 mins on one battery and it takes about 1 to 2 hours to recharge. There are no prop guards or other crash resistant features so watch out.
This can be flown outdoors quite easily due to its power and wind resistance.
Accessories
There are some accessories such as camera mounts, GPS add-ons, and others, but you will likely need to buy them online from China. Extra props are available on Ebay and other sources.
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