Date of flight: NET Dec. 3
Flight duration: 52.22 seconds
Horizontal flight distance: 50 feet (15 meters)
Flight speed (horizontal): 10.0 fps (3.0 mps)
Max flight altitude: 46 feet (14 meters)
Flight goal: Reposition helicopter
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