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The rotors of a helicopter have very complicated mechanics so that it has complete control of the 3 dimensional flight path.  How does a helicopter get lift and how does the pilot control the platform up or down.  Here are some videos that explain the physics and the mechanics of the helicopter rotors.

Helicopter rotor physics.

A helicopter main rotor or rotor system is the combination of a rotary wing and a control system that generates the aerodynamic lift force that supports the weight of the helicopter, and the thrust that counteracts aerodynamic drag in forward flight. – Wikipedia.

History of the Helicopter rotor physics.

The use of a rotor for vertical flight has existed since 400 BC in the form of the bamboo-copter, an ancient Chinese toy.^[1][2] The bamboo-copter is spun by rolling a stick attached to a rotor. The spinning creates lift, and the toy flies when released. – Wikipedia.