Choplifting Locations and Rewards

Choplifting is a Side Hustle available in the 2022 reboot of Saints Row (Saints Row 5). The objective of this Side Hustle is to fly a helicopter to steal various shipments and items. Read on to learn the locations of all Choplifting Side Hustles, and how to complete them.

All Choplifting Side Hustle Locations

How to Unlock Side Hustles

Choplifting Side Hustles are not all available from the beginning. More Choplifting Side Hustles will unlock as you complete the ones that are currently on your map.

You will be given a message at the end of a Choplifting Side Hustle whenever you've unlocked a new one!

List of All Choplifting Side Hustle Locations

Regions not listed do not have any Choplifting Side Hustles within them.

Old Town East

Choplifting: #1
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Bonus Objectives:
Maintain Max Airspeed for 20s Keep the payload low for 20s
Rewards:
1200 XP $ 4,000

Smelterville West

Choplifting: #2
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Bonus Objectives:
Smash Objects with Payload x150 Total Low Flying Time of 120s
Rewards:
2000 XP $ 8,000

West Flats

Choplifting: #3
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Bonus Objectives:
Maintain Max Airspeed for 30s Keep the payload low for 30s
Rewards:
1200 XP $ 4,000 Goggles, Aviator

El Dorado

Choplifting: #4
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Bonus Objectives:
Smash Objects with Payload x100 Keep the Payload Low for 45s
Rewards:
1200 XP $ 4,000 El Lanzador

Badlands North

Choplifting: #5
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Bonus Objectives:
Maintain Max Airspeed for 30s Keep the payload low for 40s
Rewards:
1200 XP $ 4,000 MDI-77 Auto Rifle

Rojas Desert North

Choplifting: #6
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Bonus Objectives:
Maintain Max Airspeed for 60s Fly Low for 100s
Rewards:
1200 XP $ 4,000 MDI-85 Carbine

How to Complete Choplifting

Aim the Magnet Using the Shadow

Lowering the magnet can be a bit tricky, especially when you're being shot at or are trying to stabilize your helicopter. Using the shadow is one easy way to aim the magnet, and once you're close enough it will naturally swing towards the object.

Finish Bonus Objectives

Most bonus objectives are simple to complete and provide extra EXP! So when you have time, or aren't being pursued and shot down, get some of these objectives in to level up faster!

Some Items Can Be Dragged

Soem objectives will require that the payload hits items or is flown low. One easy way to do this is by dragging it on the ground over items, hitting two birds with one stone.

Be wary that some items are fragile, so if you see their health bar depleting fast, avoid crashing.

Use Terrain to Protect Yourself

Since you're stealing these items, it makes sense that police or security will shoot or pursue you. When under fire, fly around structures or terrain to put a barrier between you and your enemies!

This works best on those on ground. If you're being chased in the air, you'll need to fly quick!

Take Care With the Payload

When the Helicopter takes damage, it tends to veer to the side randomly which can spell failure for the hustle. The payload is also heavy and will drag the helicopter down with it if you fly wrong.

You'll need to maintain balance while in the air, avoiding anything that could shift the payload too much or cause enough damage to damage the helicopter.

Dropoff Doesn't Need to be Precise

While picking up items and containers with the magnet can be a pain, the game is a little more forgiving if you drop your payload in the circle. As long as it's within the space, it'll count.

Repeat When Done

Didn't finish objectives? Feel like grinding for more cash and EXP? Then you're in luck! You can easily do all those things by repeating the Side Hustle once again.

There is no limit to the number of times you can play this out! Just look for any Side Hustle with the repeat icon and trigger it again!

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