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It depends on the Helicopter. Small ones like the homebuilt mosquito can only lift a few hundred pounds, but large commercial ships like the Russian Mi26 can lift 80,000 pounds (wich is the same as a fully loaded semi-truck)

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as my experience mostly flight time for rc helicopter is 3-5 mins. and need a rest for 15mins as the motor get hot.

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