So it's just me that thinks the guy is a complete moron - no consideration for risk vs reward - but it doesn't matter because it looks cool!!!
The accident investigation would have made a good read had he managed to catch the main or tail rotor or had the engine stop!
It is one thing carrying out valuable training ie operating in and out of confined areas but putting the aircraft (and a fee-paying student) into a highly risky situation just to rescue a fricking model aircraft
And if the way he did it is considered professional then you need to take a long hard look at how you conduct yourself in a helicopter.
Some people have to spend their working lives in the avoid curve - this moron didn't.