We should not give other aviators the impression that they always have right of way - this will only confuse pilots of manned aircraft at best, or promote inaction at worst, especially for encounters with the larger drones - while this limitation is aimed at the ’open’ category, it will undoubtedly become a de-facto impression that all drones, irrespective of their size, will always give way. In the UK, we have already had instances where pilots have flown towards drones they've seen and had Airprox with because they think they have right of way over the drone - manned aircraft must be ready to give way and, of course, avoid, too.
Ridiculous.
if it was indeed being flown LoS then the helicopter had started low-level flight without an adequate check that the area was clear of veessels, vehicles, structures or people. That's an PIC's obligation and serious offence in most jurisdictions.
Ridiculous. Spotting another aeroplane to see and avoid is one thing. This is another.
Tantamount to saying yachts have to now give way to jet skis.
The regulators should grow some balls and make drone operators keep out of the way regardless, unless they are under ATC control or the operator has radio contact with the aircraft. See and Avoid relies, to a large extent, on the fact that pilots of
both aircraft will do so. Drones can't do that, so keep them away!