What is a Mini-copter? A propeller, a seat, a control lever, and a gas can! Yeah, it can fly and it was really a game changer for RUST once it was introduced with the Mini-copter update, allowing players to take it to the skies easier than ever before. Easy flying in a game like RUST of course has a lot of perks, you can scout the terrain, cover large distances faster and even complete some activities more efficiently. But to really master the Mini-copter pilot skills you need to be accustomed to the controls – check them out below.
RUST Mini-Copter Controls Guide
Check out all the keyboard and mouse controls you need to have at your fingertips while flying the Mini-copter:
Mini-copter ground controls in RUST:
- Press W to start the engine
- Hold W to take off
- Hold left CRTL + W, A, S, D to drive it on the ground
- Hold S to shut down the engine
Mini-copter flight controls in RUST:
- Hold W to speed up the propeller and initiate vertical movement upwards
- Hold S to slow down the propeller rotation and descend (tap the button to land it safely)
- Move Mouse forward or backward to pitch
- Move Mouse left or right to roll
- Press A or D in light to turn left or right
- Hold left CTRL + A or D to make the Mini-copter turn without roll
Other Mini-copter controls in RUST:
- Hold left ALT + move Mouse to control the camera and look around
- Press Space to get up from your seat
- Press X to swap your seat
Remember it is Mini-copter, not Gyrocopter, but it kinda looks the same! Now that you know the controls and how to use them, go and live out your Mad Max 2 fantasy inside RUST!
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