Guys,guys,(or should I say Gals) the R 44 is an alternative to the 206 if you don't need the 5th seat.But unlike the turbines you can't hurt it too much because the drivetrain can handle the full engine power.And it will sling more than 100#.Aerial Recon outside of Edmonton (that be Canada) has operated them for @ 7 years now doing God knows what. But if you have the $$$ to waste go ahead,