Mass. state police helicopter nearly struck by drone
State police helicopter Air 2 was flying from the Holliston area on its way to Newburyport on a training flight this morning at around 11:20 a.m. when the crew spotted a large drone approaching from the side, according to a statement by state police spokesman David Procopio. "The drone got as close as approximately 100 feet in front of the helicopter before suddenly dropping to the ground," Procopio said.