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February Public Safety Drone Review: Gemma Alcock of SkyBound Joins the Conversation

January 30, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Register here to join the live broadcast on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST.

February Public Safety Drone Review

The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free monthly webcast co-hosted by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. This month’s session will spotlight aerial innovation and public safety solutions with a special guest from one of the most forward-looking drone intelligence companies in the world.

Hosts Miriam McNabb, Editor of DRONELIFE, Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, and Tim Martin, DRONERESPONDERS Advisory Board Member and Director of UAS Training at the Regional Training Center, will be joined by feature guest Gemma Alcock of Skybound to unpack the latest developments in drone technology, regulation, and operational best practices shaping public safety missions today.

The first half of the webcast will feature curated news and policy insights impacting public safety drone programs nationwide. In the second half, Gemma will share real-world lessons and forward-looking perspectives from her work integrating automated drone intelligence into emergency response and situational awareness workflows.

Gemma Alcock, SkyBound

Gemma Alcock is a pioneering leader in the drone public safety sector, known for her research-driven approach to applying unmanned systems to real-world challenges. Her company, SkyBound, blends proprietary software, AI, and automated drone capabilities to enhance situational awareness for safer, more efficient operations across sectors, from transportation monitoring to emergency response.

Under Alcock’s leadership, SkyBound has evolved from early research roots into a global innovator, advancing systems that streamline drone deployment and decision support for high-stakes missions. Her work has helped public safety organizations rethink how data-driven UAV operations can augment existing surveillance and response infrastructure, ultimately aiming to save time, resources, and, most importantly, lives.

Join the Conversation

Register here to join the live webcast on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. Participants will be able to ask questions during the Q&A and hear directly from the people shaping the future of drones in public safety.

Whether you’re a first responder, program manager, UAS operator, or public safety technologist, the Public Safety Drone Review offers actionable insights and expert perspectives to help you stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

Miriam McNabb

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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