As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks the close of the public comment period on the Federal Aviation Administration’s long-awaited proposed rule for routine flight beyond […] The post Government Shutdown Casts Shadow Over FAA Operations and Commercial Drone Progress appeared first on DRON...| DRONELIFE
Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports ended at midnight, September 30, a victim of the legislative impasse that also has led to the wider […] The post Counter-UAS Authority Expires Amid Government Shutdown appeared first on DRONELIFE.| DRONELIFE
DJI warns FAA’s BVLOS NPRM could exclude its drones, raising concerns for first responders and commercial users who rely on DJI platforms.| DRONELIFE
The FAA has published the long-awaited BVLOS NPRM, setting the stage for routine beyond visual line of sight drone operations in the U.S.| DRONELIFE
Gary Sinise, known to millions of fans as Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump” and Mac Taylor in television’s “CSI: NY,” has a favorite word: “Blessing.” He uses it often and with meaning: “I’ve had a lot of blessings in my life with my acting career.” “We’ve always had a strong faith in our family. That’s […]| American Essence
Local Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable Alaskan Laundromat, Addressing Arctic Challenges and Community Needs In the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska, which is well known for evening skies painted brilliant hues by the Northern Lights and lit brightly by the midnight sun, a new beacon – one of community service – has emerged… Fairbanks Laundry. Founded by Jim […]| PlanetLaundry
I think the early signs of my interest in ghosts are the epilogues I’ve written to many of my novels — I love epilogues. They are a way to keep the dead alive. The first draft of the Epilogue to The World According to Garp was twice as long as any of the other chapters. As Garp writes: “An epilogue is more than a body count. An epilogue, in the disguise of wrapping up the past, is really a way of warning us about the future.” Think of the ghosts in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. That...| John Irving