Living The Good Life

From Law Enforcement to Life on the Road: Brett Jensen’s Story of Purpose, Drones & ReinventionIn this episode of Living the Good Life, Kimberly sits down with Brett Jensen—former law enforcement officer, Army veteran, drone pilot, author, and full-time (for now, semi-stationary) RVer. Brett shares his unexpected journey from decades in law enforcement to launching a drone services business and stepping into RV life with his wife of 43 years. What started as a plan to travel the country turned into a new chapter working as a drone-as-first-responder pilot—proving that purpose doesn’t retire when you do. Together, they explore resilience, identity after long careers, the surprising friendships found on the road, and how technology is shaping the future of drone work. Brett also opens up about writing as therapy and the inspiration behind his book Drone as First Responder: Life on the Rooftop. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next for you—or felt the nudge to try something new—this conversation might just be