What We Can Learn From Defense Tech Primes: Brandon Florian
Drone Wars20 Nov 2025

What We Can Learn From Defense Tech Primes: Brandon Florian

Brandon Florian has over 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense at Northrop Grumman and Starburst. He’s the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Grid Aero, building rugged, long-range autonomous aircrafts to revolutionize cargo logistics at scale. They cover: Grid Aero is building a “pickup truck of the skies”. Which top defense primes work the best with startups? What separates successful companies? About Drone Wars The Drone Wars Podcast serves th...

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