News and Commentary. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report issued last week says that a drone hit a helicopter (probably.) If it happened, it's a blot on the drone community for flying in the way of manned aircraft. But if it happened, it's further proof that even if drone operators don't always follow the rules, drones don't necessarily pose an imminent and … [Read more...] about What Happened When (If) a Drone Hit a Helicopter? What the Real Data Shows.