The Humane Labs Raid

Overview

The Humane Labs Raid is the third heist of the original GTA Online set. The crew is sent into the Humane Labs and Research facility in Blaine County to recover research material, using a stolen Valkyrie helicopter for air support and an EMP to knock out the lab's power. It is one of the more action-heavy original heists and is known for teaching players to fly together.

Setup missions

Five setups prepare the raid:

1. Key Codes – steal access codes needed to get inside the labs.
2. Insurgents – take armored Insurgent trucks for the ground team.
3. EMP – steal the electromagnetic pulse device.
4. Valkyrie – capture the military Valkyrie helicopter.
5. Deliver EMP – fly the EMP into position for the finale.

Approaches

The finale uses one approach with two teams. The Pilot and Gunner fly the Valkyrie, clearing guards and enemy vehicles from above, while the Ground Team enters the labs, survives the blackout and retrieves the target material before escaping.

Crew and tips

• The Valkyrie pilot should keep the helicopter steady and at a medium height so the gunner can aim; low hovering invites rockets and gunfire.
• The ground team should stick together inside the dark corridors and clear rooms one at a time.
• Pick a pilot with flying experience for both the Valkyrie setup and the finale, since losing the helicopter fails the heist.
• On Hard, extra armor and a full ammo load for the ground team are essential.

Payout

The potential take ranges from $472,500 on Easy to $1,181,500 on Hard. As with the other original heists, the money is shared according to the cuts the leader sets.