Emergency services launched a search and rescue operation after the Robinson R22 helicopter failed to return to its homestead at Yagoona near Kowanyama at 7.30pm yesterday.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jet and Rescue 510 helicopter were deployed to search for the missing aircraft.
The helicopter was found at 8.30am today about seven kilometres south-east of Yagoona.
The pilot was the sole occupant of the aircraft and he has not been formally identified.
The Queensland Police forensic crash unit will prepare a report for the coroner.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is also investigating.
