Robinson R22
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Commercial
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 30; Flight Crew Total 1000; Flight Crew Type 300
Situational Awareness; Distraction
Conflict NMAC; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Airspace Structure; Environment - Non Weather Related
I was flying on the shoreline east of [a Class B] airport and I almost had a mid-air collision with a drone flying at the same altitude. I didn't see it until it was few feet from my aircraft. This was really scary and I reacted abruptly. This definitely could [have] been a disaster with dead people involved not only on the aircraft but also on the ground.  I researched it and found many companies offering drone aerial services openly. Is there anyone doing anything against these companies?  According to the FAA regulations commercial drone activity is prohibited. This represents a huge risk to flying aircraft; specially tour helicopters and banner operators that usually fly low level. Please do something to stop these people flying around risking the lives of many people.
A helicopter pilot reported a near miss with a drone flying on the shoreline near a Class B airport which would have resulted in a disaster had they hit.