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Owner Seeks Public’s Help in Finding Missing Dog

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A woman who just moved to Philadelphia is seeking the public’s help in finding her lost dog.

Lisa Waldorf told NBC10 she and her family moved to the city Friday with their cat and two dogs, including 6-year-old Pez, a Jack Russell Terrier. Waldorf says her son was walking Pez along 22nd and Fitzwater streets Saturday around 4 p.m. when the dog slipped out of his collar and ran off.
Pez was last spotted in the Rittenhouse Square area around 5 p.m. Saturday and hasn’t been seen since.

Waldorf and her family are searching for the dog and have posted fliers throughout their neighborhood. If you’ve spotted Pez please call 908-268-5000.
 



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Candy Company Recalls Holiday Chocolates Amid Allergy Concern

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A popular candy manufacturer has recalled seasonal chocolates sold in more than half the country over potential allergens including wheat, peanuts and egg being in the chocolate but not listed on the label.

Mars Chocolate North America issued the voluntary recall of its DOVE Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes 24 oz. bag on Friday. The company said about 6,700 cases of the chocolates, which come in a purple bag, may contain pieces of Snickers, Milky Way and Twix candy bars that have peanuts, wheat or eggs in them. Those ingredients, however, are not listed on the DOVE chocolate bag.

The company said the chocolates were sold at retail stores from Sept. 19 through Dec. 1 in more than 30 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

No adverse reactions had been reported as of the recall, according to an FDA news release. A consumer noticed a Snickers piece in a DOVE assortment and alerted the company, according to the FDA.

Customers can return the recalled chocolate for a full refund and may contact the company at 1-800-551-0907 with any questions or concerns.



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Crash During Priority Call Injures 2 Philly Officers

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Two police officers were taken to a Philadelphia hospital after authorities said they were involved in a car crash while answering a priority call Sunday afternoon.

The two officers were at 53rd Street and Springfield Avenue, in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing section, at 2:21 p.m. when the crash occurred, according to initial information from police.

Both officers were taken to Presbyterian Medical Center where they are expected to be treated and released. What call they were responding to and how the crash occurred were not immediately known.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for continuing updates.



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Armed Robber Shoots Man in Back

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A man is fighting for his life after he was shot in the back during a robbery in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.

The 48-year-old victim was on the 1800 block of Cornwall Street at 2:30 p.m. when he was approached by an armed robber, police said. The robber opened fire and the victim was struck once in the back.

The suspect fled the scene and the victim was taken to Temple University hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

No arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.
 



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Warm Christmas Week Ahead

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Temperatures in the region are low, but they are going to rise during the Christmas week. NBC10 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Brittney Shipp has the holiday forecast.

Football Player Born Without Limbs Inspires Eagles in Win

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Gaven Toney was in disbelief when he answered the phone and heard the voice on the other line.

“This is Chip Kelly calling from the Philadelphia Eagles,” the voice said.

“Seriously?” the 12-year-old Chester County boy asked.

“You got it buddy,” the voice replied.

Gaven wasn’t dreaming. He was really talking to Chip Kelly and the Eagles head coach had a special message for him.

“I heard a great story about you and what a great defensive tackle you are,” Kelly said. “I was just so impressed with everything I saw. I was calling to see if we could invite you to come down to our game against the Bills this Sunday.”

“Yeah,” Gaven replied. “I would like that.”

Kelly, like many people, was touched when he first saw Gaven’s story on NBC10 last month. The 7th grade Stetson Middle School student was born without arms and legs. Yet that didn’t stop him from playing for the school’s football team. Gaven told NBC10 he was inspired by the Philadelphia Eagles.

“I watched the Eagles and DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews,” he said. “I want to come out and see if I can put in the work and I tried to see what happens.”

Little did Gaven know, he inspired the Eagles as well which is why Kelly and the team personally invited him to join them on the sidelines during their game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday.

“I showed the whole team your video last night,” Kelly told Gaven during the game. “They were fired up. I couldn’t wait to meet you.”

One by one Gaven’s favorite Eagles players greeted him.

“Keep balling,” said Jordan Matthews as he signed a football for Gaven. “You inspire us.”

The inspiration the boy provided for the team was evident in their performance. The Eagles defeated the Bills 23 to 20. Yet the amazing moments for Gaven continued even after the final whistle. After Eagles rookie wide receiver Nelson Agholor scored his first career touchdown, one person was on his mind.

“This young man right here would probably appreciate this football more than I did,” Agholor said. “I took it out my luggage and I gave it to him. The night before we watched the video, we just watched him talking and watched the confidence he spoke with. That’s real. That’s just as real as it gets.”

Gaven left a similar impression on DeMarco Murray as well.

“It puts things into perspective,” Murray said. “Obviously there’s a lot of chaos around you sometimes doing what we do. When we meet guys like him all of that kind of splurges away at the moment and you’re not thinking about anything but having fun with him and at the end of the day getting to know him.”

That’s exactly what Murray did when he took Gaven on a shopping spree and bought him a jersey. It was a life changing experience for the boy who has already conquered so much at a young age. But as the impact he had on them proved, Gaven changed the lives of the Eagles just as much as they changed his.



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WATCH: Peace Corps Volunteer Surprises His Parents

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NBC10 was there for a heartwarming reunion between a Peace Corps volunteer and his parents just in time for Christmas.

Gregg McCambley first reached out to NBC10 to ask for help in surprising his mother Pat McCambley of Horsham, Pennsylvania. Gregg is a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia, Africa where he works in irrigation, beekeeping, gardening and media workshops.

During his time in Africa, Gregg learned that his mother was diagnosed with cancer. While she successfully underwent chemotherapy, her battle against the disease has left her stuck inside her home. Knowing it would lift her spirits, Gregg decided to return to the U.S. a year earlier than expected to surprise his mother as well as his father Bill McCambley.

After arriving at Philly International Airport Saturday, Gregg knocked on his parents’ door in Horsham Sunday at noon. Bill opened the door and opened his mouth in complete shock. He then embraced his son as tears fell down his face.

“I saw my dad’s face and just went in for the hug,” Gregg said. “He started crying and it was just pure joy.”

Gregg then walked into the home and hugged his mother, who later admitted she was a bit overwhelmed by the surprise reunion.

“Oh my goodness,” she said. “It’s probably going to take me about an hour or so to realize he’s actually home.”

Take a look at the beautiful moment in the video embedded above. 
 

WATCH LIVE: Eagles vs. Cardinals on Sunday Night Football

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CLICK HERE to watch the Eagles take on the Cardinals LIVE on the NBC Sports app starting at 8:30 p.m.

You can also download the mobile app and click "Watch Live TV Now" at the top of the app.


The 6-7 Eagles look to get back to .500 for the first time since October and keep hold of first place in the NFC East. In order to do that, they'll have to survive the 11-2 Arizona Cardinals, the only team in the NFL ranked in the top four both on offense and defense.

While the Eagles don't necessarily need to win this game to win their division, no doubt they'll be on a mission to prove they belong with the class of the NFC. With that in mind, here are five things to know with the Cardinals coming to town.

1. Palmer the prototype?
Carson Palmer has been through multiple ACL surgeries. He's looked like a mediocre quarterback for much of his career. Now Palmer is a legitimate candidate for NFL MVP.

Is Palmer the prototype for the transformation the Eagles are hopeful Sam Bradford is undergoing?

The similarities are rather remarkable. Both won the Heisman Trophy in college. Both were No. 1 overall picks in the draft. Both have had to overcome injuries in the NFL. Now can Bradford follow in Palmer's footsteps and achieve a similar level of success?

Palmer is completing 64.5 percent of his passes for 4,003 yards, 8.8 yards per attempt, 31 touchdowns with just nine interceptions — good for a 107.2 rating. That being said, it didn't happen overnight. Palmer is in his third season in Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians' offense, and he's shown improvement every season.

Bradford is still in his first season in Chip Kelly's offense, but has shown improvement on an almost weekly basis. Is he dueling his mirror image on Sunday night?

2. Huge test for Eagles D
It's not as if the Cardinals have any shortage of weapons for Palmer, either. Arizona ranks first in the NFL in total offense and second in the league in scoring.

The receiving trio of Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown and Malcolm Floyd is easily the deepest, best group the Eagles have faced this season. Remember, this is the same secondary that surrendered five touchdowns in back-to-back losses against the Buccaneers and Lions.

What's less heralded is the Cardinals' ground attack, which is very good in its own right. Third-round rookie David Johnson rushed for over 90 yards in each of his first two starts and has the potential to turn any touch into a big play.

So it's not just the man under center the Eagles have to worry about. Any one of the Cardinals' skill players is a threat. Keeping any of them under wraps, much less all of them, is a huge challenge for any defense, much less one as inconsistent as this.

3. Big spot for Reynolds
With Fitzgerald typically lined up in the slot, safety Malcolm Jenkins figures to spend most his evening at cornerback covering the eight-time Pro Bowler. That means Ed Reynolds can expect to be on the field a lot, and will be charged with not letting those dangerous wideouts take the top off of the Eagles' secondary.

That's easier said than done against an offense that goes downfield a ton. The Cardinals are second only to the Pittsburgh Steelers in completions of 40 yards or more this season. They take their shots.

Last week against the Bills, we saw the good and bad of Reynolds. The first-year safety was late to get over the top on Sammy Watkins' 47-yard touchdown catch. However, when the game was on the line, Reynolds was in perfect position and wound up pulling in the interception to clinch a victory.

Sunday could very well hinge on Reynolds' play. Last season, the Cardinals defeated the Eagles on a 75-yard touchdown to Brown late in the fourth quarter.

4. Familiar foes
On that note, the Eagles and Cardinals are developing quite the little rivalry. This is the fifth season in a row the two teams meet in the regular season. The series has been a little lopsided though, with Arizona owning a 3-1 record over that span.

More relevant, however, is this will be the third time Kelly and Arians square off as the head coaches, and each of the previous two clashes were tight. Kelly's Eagles won the first meeting, 24-21, holding off a late Cardinals rally, but as mentioned above, blew the next one on a late score, falling, 24-20.

Which way will the outcome swing on Sunday? The Eagles may have one thing going for them — home-field advantage. The home team was victorious in both tilts between Kelly and Arians.

If there are any other takeaways from those games, it's that this one should come down to the wire.

5. Special teams
The Eagles might need more of an edge than the friendly confines of Lincoln Financial Field to pull off the upset, and they may have located it. After being largely detrimental to the team's success earlier in the season, special teams has made big plays each of the past two weeks to boost the Eagles.

They shocked the New England Patriots, 35-28, in part on the strength of a blocked punt and punt return for touchdowns. Field position proved pivotal in holding off the Buffalo Bills by a 23-20 final, thanks to some booming punts and excellent coverage that even forced and recovered a fumble.

The Eagles invest so much into special teams, it's no surprise the unit has played a major role in victories over the past two seasons. On Sunday night, they might be reliant on those big plays to steal a win from the Cardinals.


Santa Visits Teen Fighting Leukemia

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A Santa Claus who survived childhood Leukemia visited a 14-year-old boy in South Philadelphia who is currently fighting the disease.

Woman Searches for Missing Dog

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A Philadelphia woman is seeking the public’s help in finding her missing dog.

Justine McCray told NBC10 she was walking with her dog Sasha to her mother’s house on 20th and Diamond streets Saturday afternoon when her dog got loose and ran away. The dog has been missing since then.

McCray says she’s especially heartbroken because her dog went missing the day before her 5-year-old daughter’s birthday.

“My dog was family,” McCray said. “My 5-year-old daughter keeps asking me about our dog and it hurts me knowing she’s not coming back.”

Sasha is a 4-year-old Shih Tzu Poodle mix with black and gray fur. If you’ve spotted Sasha or have any idea where she is, call 215-307-6321.
 



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Dreaming of a Warm Christmas

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Dreaming of a warm Christmas? Then you're in luck. We're in for record-breaking temperatures this week. NBC10's Brittney Shipp has the holiday forecast.

Gunman Kills Woman Inside Home: Police

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A suspect is in custody after a woman was shot and killed inside her Delaware County home Sunday.

The unidentified gunman opened fire inside a home on the 1200 block of Saville Avenue in Eddystone at 5:30 p.m., striking the woman in the head. The woman died from her injuries. She has not yet been identified pending the notification of her family.

Police say the suspect is in custody though they have not yet released his or her identity. They also say the victim knew the suspect.
 



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Fumes Sicken Shoppers at Strip Mall

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More than a dozen shoppers and employees were sickened by fumes at a New Jersey strip mall Sunday night and a hazmat crew from a local fire department was summoned to the location, authorities said.

At least 14 people were being treated for respiratory problems at the scene, a strip mall on Mill Creek Drive in Secaucus, police said.

A hazardous materials unit from the Jersey City Fire Department was dispatched to the mall.

Additional information wasn't available. 



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Gunman Kills Small Shop Owner

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Police in New Jersey are searching for a gunman who fatally shot the owner of a small clothing store during an apparent robbery attempt.

The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. Saturday inside the Top Plus store at 905 Bergen Ave. in Jersey City, said police and Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez.

The victim was identified Sunday as 61-year-old Byungeun Lee, of Palisades Park. He was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators scoured the scene for clues Saturday.

Others who work in the area described Lee as a good man who had owned the business for quite some time.

No arrest has been made.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit at 201-915-1345.
 

10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

Small Plane Crashes, Flips at Pa. Airport: A small plane crashed and flipped over at a western Pennsylvania airport, over the weekend, said authorities. It happened at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the New Castle Municipal Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Piper PA-23 veered off the runway, struck a ditch and flipped onto the grass. It's unclear if the pilot was injured. The FAA is investigating the crash.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

Monday will start off cloudy and cold but the temperatures will increase. Rain is expected to move in on Tuesday and bring warmer temperatures in the 60s. Steady rain is expected for Wednesday as temperatures climb and Thursday could see 70 degree temperatures. The high temps are expected to stick around for Christmas day with temperatures in the 60s. High Temp: 56 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Fumes Sicken Shoppers in NJ: More than a dozen shoppers and employees were sickened by fumes at a New Jersey strip mall Sunday night and a hazmat crew from a local fire department was summoned to the location, authorities said. At least 14 people were being treated for respiratory problems at the scene, a strip mall on Mill Creek Drive in Secaucus, police said. A hazardous materials unit from the Jersey City Fire Department was dispatched to the mall.

AROUND THE WORLD

1 Dead, 26 Hurt in 'Intentional' Las Vegas Sidewalk Crash: A woman with a toddler in her car repeatedly plowed into pedestrians on the crowded Las Vegas strip, killing one person and injuring at least 26 others in what police say may have been an intentional assault. Las Vegas Deputy Police Chief Brett Zimmerman said the incident was "not an act of terrorism" but appeared to be intentional. He said homicide units were investigating. Flashing ambulance lights overtook the glitz of the famous Strip after the deadly incident, which took place near the hotel where the Miss Universe pageant was ending. Police said the driver, a woman in her 20s, swerved onto the sidewalk two or three times on the Strip at around 6:40 p.m. (9:40 p.m. ET) local time along a stretch of the Strip near the Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood hotels. The 1996 Oldsmobile with Oregon plates drove off from the scene and was found parked at another hotel, according to police. The driver was detained and will face charges, police told an early-morning press conference, adding that the 3-year-old who was in her car was unharmed. Police did not identify the driver, but said it appeared she recently had moved to the area.

TODAY'S TALKER

Mistake Crowns Miss Colombia Before Miss Philippines: The Miss Universe contestant from the Philippines is this year's winner but for one brief moment Sunday evening, it appeared as if it might be a repeat win for Colombia. Colombia contestant Ariadna Gutierrez Arevalo was already wearing the crown as this year's Miss Universe winner when host Steve Harvey returned to apologize. Harvey says it was his mistake and that he would take responsibility for not reading the card correctly that named contestant Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach this year's winner and Colombia the first runner-up. A mystified Wurtzbach appeared stunned as she walked to the front of the stage alongside the crown-wearing Arevalo before last year's Miss Universe from Colombia removed the crown and placed it on Wurtzbach's head instead.

SPORTS SPOT 

Eagles Lose to Cardinals 17 to 40: Head Coach Chip Kelly said once the team gets behind it turns into a throwing game but he expected the team to run the ball better. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@bryen_ford on Instagram snapped this cool image of a building in Philadelphia.

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TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

Check out these animals you almost never see as babies. Watch the video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

Peace Corps Volunteer Surprises His Parents: NBC10 was there for a heartwarming reunion between a Peace Corps volunteer and his parents just in time for Christmas. Gregg McCambley first reached out to NBC10 to ask for help in surprising his mother Pat McCambley of Horsham, Pennsylvania. Gregg is a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia, Africa where he works in irrigation, beekeeping, gardening and media workshops. During his time in Africa, Gregg learned that his mother was diagnosed with cancer. While she successfully underwent chemotherapy, her battle against the disease has left her stuck inside her home. Knowing it would lift her spirits, Gregg decided to return to the U.S. a year earlier than expected to surprise his mother as well as his father Bill McCambley. After arriving at Philly International Airport Saturday, Gregg knocked on his parents’ door in Horsham Sunday at noon. Bill opened the door and opened his mouth in complete shock. He then embraced his son as tears fell down his face. Gregg then walked into the home and hugged his mother, who later admitted she was a bit overwhelmed by the surprise reunion. Watch the reunion here.


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Shooter Kills Man After Watching Eagles: Police

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A shooting in Philadelphia following the Eagles' loss on "Sunday Night Football" left one man in his 50s dead and two other men in their 50s hospitalized early Monday.

Gunshots rang out just after midnight in a one-car garage along the 8300 block of Gilbert Street in the city’s Cedarbrook section following the Eagles' 40-17 loss to the Cardinals. The men had been watching the game together in a garage, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.

"After the football game, at some time around midnight, for some reason, a 51-year-old man pulled out a gun and started firing shots at the three people he was with watching the football game that were sitting on the couch," said Small.

Authorities said a 51-year-old man who lived at the house was shot in the chest. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.

They rushed another 51-year-old man to Einstein Medical Center with a graze wound to his head and gunshot wounds to his torso and leg. A 58-year-old was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police expected both to survive.

Small said the homicide victim’s 15-year-old nephew was home at the time but wasn’t injured.

One of the victims was able to identify the shooter and police later caught up with the suspect — a 51-year-old man — about five blocks away on Phil Ellena Street. The shooter told police he dumped the gun while fleeing from the scene.

Small said it wasn’t immediately clear why the gunman opened fire.



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Man Suffers Burns in West Philly House Fire

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The blaze along N 54th Street overnight left a man with burns.

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Head-on Crash Leaves Work Vans Damaged, People Hurt

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Two work vans collided head-on along a South Jersey roadway before sunrise Monday leaving both drivers trapped in the badly-damaged vehicles.

Two white work vans crashed along Route 72 near Wubaditty Lane in Woodland, Burlington County around 6:10 a.m. when a westbound driver crossed over into the eastbound lane, said state police.

The crash left two drivers trapped in the vans that had no passengers at the time. A medical helicopter took both victims to Cooper University Medical Center with serious injuries, said state police.

SkyForce10 hovered over the wreck that left debris on the roadway and pushed both vans off the roadway. The road remained closed until shortly before 8 a.m.

No word yet on an exact cause of the crash. Police didn't say where the vans were headed.



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Santa Helps Camden Police Deliver Toys to Kids

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Christmas came early for some families in Camden County over the weekend as Santa teamed up with the county police force to deliver toys.

Drone Registration Begins

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Do you have a drone on your wish list? There's some government red tape to be aware of.

Beginning Monday, owners of recreational drones must register their devices with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Registration applies to drones weighing between .55 and 55 pounds must be registered. Drones purchased before Dec. 21 must be registered by Feb. 19, 2016, while drones bought after Dec. 21 should be registered before the first flight outdoors.

Operators caught using their drones without registration could face heavy fines.

Some aviation experts doubt the new rule will help increase safety for unmanned aircraft.

"In my opinion, the bottom line of registering these drones is almost useless," said aviation consultant Denny Kelly "It's a start and a step in the right direction."

Registration costs $5, but the fee will be waived for 30 days after the law goes into effect, through Jan. 20.

HobbyTown USA's Tony White, who has been flying UAVs for decades said he thinks FAA registration is the first step toward licensing and certification, even for recreational drone users.

"We are in the period of transition," he said. "This is just like when airplanes were brand new."

Online: FAA - Aircraft Registry



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