Embention USA, a global supplier of high-reliability flight control systems for drones used in defence, advanced air mobility, and commercial applications, and SkyRunner, manufacturer of the FAA‑certified MK 3.2 dual‑mode air–ground platform, have announced a strategic integration that brings fully autonomous and remote‑piloted capabilities to one of the most versatile light‑tactical aircraft in the world.
The collaboration pairs Embention’s Veronte Autopilot technology with the SkyRunner MK 3.2, transforming the proven manned air‑ground vehicle into an unmanned, attritable, and infrastructure‑independent asset built for the modern contested battlespace.
A New Class of Autonomy for a New Kind of Fight
The integrated system delivers three core capabilities essential for today’s degraded, denied, and rapidly shifting operational environments:
- Autonomous Take‑Off: the MK 3.2 can now launch without a pilot onboard, enabling rapid deployment from austere terrain, forward positions, or concealed sites.
- Autonomous Flight via Waypoints: Embention’s flight‑control architecture enables precise, programmable routing for ISR, resupply, and reconnaissance missions across complex terrain.
- Remote‑Piloted Landing: operators can assume positive control for terminal guidance, recovery, or repositioning, even in GPS‑challenged or communications‑limited environments.
Expanding the Mission Envelope
The unmanned MK 3.2 fills a critical gap between small UAVs, UGVs, and manned aviation. With its hybrid air‑ground architecture, the platform can:
- Penetrate areas where drones are jammed or grounded
- Deliver last‑mile logistics without risking aircrew
- Provide ISR reach beyond the limitations of ground vehicles
- Access denied terrain without runways, roads, or infrastructure
- Support casualty access and emergency extraction in contested zones
This integration positions the MK 3.2 as a low‑cost, attritable, multi‑domain mobility asset for defence, homeland security, and critical‑infrastructure protection.
Leadership Commentary
“The future battlespace demands platforms that can move without permission, operate without infrastructure, and survive in contested environments. By integrating Embention’s proven autonomy suite, the MK 3.2 becomes a force‑multiplier for small units, responders, and defenders.”
Stewart Hamel, Founder & CEO of SkyRunner
“SkyRunner’s dual‑mode architecture is uniquely suited for autonomy. Our Veronte systems bring the reliability, precision, and safety required for unmanned operations, enabling a new class of tactical mobility that aligns with the needs of modern defence forces.”
David Benavente, Founder & CEO of Embention
Source: Embention