I'd argue the safety threat is greater for a helicopter's passengers when both the operator and the amateurs are trying to reach the same target. I'd also argu

I'd argue the safety threat is greater for a helicopter's passengers when both the operator and the amateurs are trying to reach the same target. I'd also argue that the ability to navigate that 3D space competently doesn't exist from a fixed point at a distance by an amateur. Especially in an emergency situation, especially if there is limited visibility due to smoke. They were in a dangerous situation. The uncertainty makes it an inherently dangerous situation. Drones are no inherently dangerous, no one is arguing that. Drones can create inherently dangerous situations, however. This was one.