How to Fly the Minicopter in Rust
How to fly the Rust Minicopter: full control list (W/S throttle, mouse pitch, A/D yaw), where to buy one (Bandit Camp AirWolf), and beginner mistakes.
The Minicopter is the entry-level helicopter, sold at Bandit Camp's AirWolf shop for 750 scrap. Cheap, fast, surprisingly hard to fly until you get the controls down.
Step-by-step
Buy from AirWolf
Travel to Bandit Camp, find the AirWolf shop (small building near the parking pad). 750 scrap. The Minicopter spawns on the pad — wait for it to be visible before buying another.
Mount the pilot seat
Approach the front seat and press E. The HUD changes to flight mode.
Fuel it
Press the inventory key (Tab) while seated to access the fuel slot. Add Low Grade Fuel (LGF). Each LGF gives ~30 seconds of flight at standard throttle.
Throttle and pitch
W = throttle up (rises and accelerates forward). S = throttle down (descends). Mouse forward/back = pitch (nose up/down). Mouse left/right = roll. A/D = yaw (rotate without tilting).
Land carefully
Reduce throttle to ~10% on approach, level the rotor, gently touch down. Hard impacts damage the heli. Always bring a hammer to repair after rough landings.
Frequently asked questions
How do you start the Minicopter in Rust?
Sit in the pilot seat and add Low Grade Fuel via inventory. Then press W to start throttling up. The rotor spins automatically once you have throttle input.
How much does a Minicopter cost in Rust?
750 scrap at Bandit Camp's AirWolf vendor. The bigger Scrap Transport Helicopter is 1250 scrap. Both spawn on the parking pad behind the AirWolf shop.
Can you crash the Minicopter?
Yes — hard impacts damage and eventually destroy it. Spinning the rotor into the ground or buildings is the fastest way to lose one. Land slow.
Where do you fuel a Minicopter?
Sit in the pilot seat, press Tab for inventory, and put Low Grade Fuel in the fuel slot. Each LGF gives ~30 seconds of flight.