Tune in to the Public Safety Drone Review — Tuesday, October 7 at 3:00 PM EST

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Don’t miss a conversation with Gabe Graveline, EMS & Drone Specialist in Tulsa, OK.

The Public Safety Drone Review is a free, monthly event co-sponsored by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS, bringing together public safety professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the latest in for emergency response.

Join us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST for the next episode featuring Gabe (Gabriel) Graveline of the Tulsa Fire Department. The conversation will be hosted by Miriam McNabb, Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE, Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, and Timothy Martin, Director of UAS Training at The Regional Training Center and Police Captain, Huntington Beach PD (Ret.).

Episode Overview

In this session, Gabe Graveline will discuss how Tulsa is advancing its use of drones in public safety and EMS operations. He will talk through real-world mission examples, the operational challenges and lessons learned to date, and his vision for how UAS (unmanned systems) can enhance first response in the near future.

Beyond mission tacticals, the discussion will cover program development, policy engagement, partnerships with academia and industry, and how to scale drone use responsibly and sustainably in municipal environments.

Guest Profile: Gabe (Gabriel) Graveline

Gabe Graveline serves as EMS Officer and Coordinator with the Tulsa Fire Department, where he leads the city’s and supports Tulsa’s Drones as First Responder (DFR) initiative. With a background as a firefighter-paramedic and UAS pilot, Gabe has been a key figure in applying drones for structure fires, search and rescue, hazardous materials response, and medical logistics. He also works with Oklahoma Task Force 1 and contributes to Tulsa’s advanced air mobility planning and collaborations with universities and industry.

Gabe regularly shares lessons from Tulsa’s program with the broader drone and public safety community, helping agencies navigate the evolving landscape of UAS integration in emergency services.

Why Tune In

  • Learn how a mid-sized U.S. city is operationalizing drone use in EMS and fire response

  • Gain practical takeaways from mission deployments, regulatory and interagency coordination, and program growth

  • Hear firsthand how Tulsa is positioning itself at the forefront of public safety drone adoption

  • Engage in direct Q&A with a practitioner on the front lines

Tune In Details

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST
Platform: Zoom (free) — Register here.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from Gabe Graveline and learn how cities like Tulsa are pushing the boundaries of what can do. We look forward to seeing you there!

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