Rust Minicopter Controls
The workhorse. W spins it up, the mouse does the flying, and the fuel tank is locked while you're seated.
The keys
| Input | Does |
|---|---|
| E | Mount (E on the rear tank opens fuel — only while no pilot is seated) |
| Spacebar | Dismount — works mid-flight, so mind where your fingers are |
| X | Swap pilot / passenger seat |
| W (press, then hold) | Start rotors, then climb |
| S (hold) | Descend / slow the rotors — tap for a controlled landing |
| A / D | Turn left / right (banks automatically) |
| Left Ctrl + A / D | Flat yaw, no banking |
| Mouse forward / back | Pitch nose down (accelerate) / up (brake) |
| Mouse left / right | Roll left / right |
| Hold Left Alt + Mouse | Free-look without steering |
Before it moves
Low Grade Fuel goes in the red tank behind the pilot's seat — up to 500, burning about 30 a minute. The tank is locked while a pilot is seated, so fuel first, fly second.
What goes wrong
- !Spacebar dismounts even at altitude. There is no confirmation.
- !The pilot is exposed — a headshot ends the flight, and SAM sites at Launch Site treat you as a target.
- !Left outside, a mini decays in roughly 8 hours; sheltered it lasts about 36. Park it under a roof or lose it overnight.
Sources: CorrosionHour flying guide · CorrosionHour minicopter guide — checked 2026-08-04. Keys no source documents are left out rather than guessed.