Date of flight: NET Dec. 10
Flight duration: 60.82 seconds
Horizontal flight distance: 361 feet (110 meters)
Flight speed (horizontal): 12.3 mph (5.5 mps)
Max flight altitude: 33 feet (10 meters)
Flight goal: Reposition helicopter
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