Ukraine’s Drone Tactics and Warfare with Brian Streem

In Episode 10 of Drone Wars, we’re joined by Brian Streem, CEO of Vermeer and a leading voice in tactical drone technology. With a background that spans Hollywood filmmaking and cutting-edge drone innovation, Brian brings a unique lens to how first-person-view (FPV) drones are reshaping the battlefield.

This episode dives deep into how the war in Ukraine has catalyzed a new phase in drone warfare—one where consumer-grade drones become precision strike assets, and where open-source ingenuity meets frontline necessity.

Brian shares insights on:

• How FPVs are changing the cost-benefit equation of war
• The convergence of commercial tech and military strategy
• How drone manufacturing and field modification is becoming decentralized
• What this means for future conflicts and U.S. defense planning

🎧 Tune in for a sharp, forward-looking conversation about how drones are transforming both the battlefield—and the defense industry itself.

Follow Brian Streem:

Website: https://www.getvermeer.com/about

IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianstreem

About Drone Wars

Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.