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Sharp rise in close calls between drones and planes

A California helicopter pilot is receiving praise for maneuvering around a drone mid-flight. The medical chopper pilot was airlifting a patient when he spotted a large drone in his flight path. This is the latest in recent aircraft run-ins with drones. Kris Van Cleave reports from Reagan National Airport outside Washington about the growing concerns over drone safety.
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