While vacationing in Africa, the Smith family took a sightseeing helicopter ride. After taking off vertically from the launch pad, the helicopter cruised at a constant altitude for the duration of the tour. First, the helicopter flew north 200 yards to the Giant Giraffe feeding area. Then, it flew east for twice that distance to the Crazy Crocodile pond. Finally, it flew north again 300 yards over the Lazy Lion's den. To return to the launch pad, the helicopter traveled 750 yards along the shortest path possible. For safety reasons, it is recommended that helicopters cruise at altitudes of at least 1000 feet. Did the helicopter meet this recommendation? Show all your mathematical thinking.