Now why would the horn Squeal?? Ha Ha, we have all been there.
Anyway EC130 is just as good in the field as the A-star, maybe a bit heavier and designed more for fat ladened internal cargo, but fenestron will be safe long before the Tail rotor dings some branches.
MY choice would be a B3 for work, EC130 for hauling blobs of humanity.
OGE.......Looks like Genass might be involved in those photos.