When it comes to air travel in 7 Days to Die, the gyrocopter is the go-to option—but have you ever felt that it’s “single-seat only, and a rough ride at that”? MD-500 (author: bdubyah) is a helicopter-type vehicle MOD that seems poised to address exactly those complaints.
What Kind of MOD Is It?
MD-500 appears to be a MOD that adds a new vehicle to the game—a helicopter modeled after a real-world aircraft. Its biggest feature is that it seats up to four people total. It offers the same storage capacity as the gyrocopter while letting you bring companions along, making it well suited for traveling between bases and going on expeditions in co-op play.
According to the author, it’s “perfect for anyone who wants a more comfortable ride through the skies than the gyro,” and it also comes with a searchlight that illuminates a wide area. It looks like it would come in handy for night flights and scouting as well.
⚠️ This MOD reportedly needs to be installed on both the server and the client. If you want to use it in multiplayer, everyone joining needs to have it installed.
Key Features
- Seats four — a co-op-friendly design that lets a driver and passengers travel together
- Storage capacity on par with the gyro — capable of hauling cargo too
- Wide searchlight — for securing visibility in dark areas and at night
- Fuel details — consumption runs on the higher side, but the tank capacity is large as well
Installation Tips
The general procedure appears to be placing the downloaded contents into your 7 Days To DieMods folder. As mentioned above, it needs to be installed on both the server and the client, so in a multiplayer setup it’s reassuring to decide on a distribution method ahead of time.
The controls are unique, and the author describes them as follows (they may vary depending on your setup).
- W: Ascend / S: Dive
- A・D: Turn
- Space: Pitch the nose up / C: Pitch the nose down
It’s also noted that “the flight behavior takes a bit of getting used to” and that “since there’s no roll (tilting left and right), lining up your position when landing can be difficult.” It seems wise to first get a feel for taking off and landing in an open area.
Who It’s Recommended For
- Co-op players who want to travel with their companions in the same vehicle
- Anyone who finds the gyrocopter’s single seat and ride quality lacking
- Anyone who wants to handle night scouting and wide-area travel from the air
Conversely, if you just want to fly around easily solo, the existing gyro may be plenty. You could say this MOD is best suited for those who want an aerial means of travel for groups while enjoying its slightly quirky controls.
※This article is an introduction based on publicly available information. Specifications and controls may change with updates or depending on your environment. Please check the Nexus Mods distribution page for details and the latest version.