I Stretched the New Protos 380 to 420 (For FREE)! by the Professor, Mikel Graham!

The Professor, Mikel Graham, takes the new XLPower Protos 380 STD V2 in Purple for a first look — and right now Helidirect is including the 420 Stretch Kit AND the 1:1 Swashplate Upgrade absolutely FREE with the kit. That's two upgrades, one purchase, and one of the best 380-class deals we've seen this year. In this review, Mikel walks through what's actually in the box, why the 420 stretch matters for stability and tip speed, and how the 1:1 swashplate changes the feel of cyclic input on the Protos platform. He covers fit and finish on the new purple frames, talks through the upgrade path from a stock 380 to a stretched 420 setup, and gives his honest take on who this kit is for — sport pilots stepping up, 3D pilots wanting a smoother flying machine, or builders who just want a clean, well-engineered electric heli without paying full price for the upgrades. No gimmicks. No upsell. One kit, two free upgrades, ready to build. Full walkthrough above. 🛠️ GET THE PROTOS 380 + FREE 420 STRETCH KIT: ► XLPower Protos 380 STD V2 (Purple) — kit includes FREE 420 Stretch Kit & 1:1 Swashplate Upgrade (w/o Main Blades): https://www.helidirect.com/collection... 🔗 SHOP HELIDIRECT: ► All XL Power kits: https://www.helidirect.com/collection... ► Helidirect homepage: https://www.helidirect.com 🎯 WHAT MIKEL COVERS IN THIS VIDEO: ► What's included in the Protos 380 STD V2 kit ► Why the FREE 420 Stretch Kit matters — tail authority, stability, tip speed ► The 1:1 Swashplate Upgrade and how it changes cyclic feel ► Fit, finish, and quality of the new purple frames ► Who this kit is for — sport, 3D, and upgrade builders ► How the Protos 380/420 compares in the electric heli class ► Build notes and what you'll still need (main blades, electronics) ► The Professor's honest first-impression verdict 👨‍💻 ABOUT HELIDIRECT: Helidirect is your one-stop shop for RC helicopters, parts, and upgrades — from beginner electric kits to high-performance nitro and gas machines. We carry XL Power, MSH, SAB, Align, and more, with expert support from pilots who actually fly what we sell. #RCHelicopter #XLPower #Protos380 #Helidirect #MSH #ElectricHeli #RCHeliReview #ThreeDeeHeli