Date of flight: NET Dec. 24
Flight duration: 68 seconds
Horizontal flight distance: 344 feet (105 meters)
Flight speed (horizontal): 8 mph (3.5 mps)
Max flight altitude: 33 feet (10 meters)
Flight goal: Reposition helicopter
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