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 drone technology 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 aircraft 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 Robotics Coordinator with the Tulsa Fire Department, where he leads the city’s drone operations 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
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Learn how a mid-sized U.S. city is operationalizing drone use in EMS and fire response
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Gain practical takeaways from mission deployments, regulatory and interagency coordination, and program growth
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Hear firsthand how Tulsa is positioning itself at the forefront of public safety drone adoption
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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 public safety drones can do. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.
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