A new strategic collaboration between Embention USA and SkyRunner brings fully autonomous and remote-piloted capabilities to the FAA-certified MK 3.2 dual-mode air–ground vehicle.
By pairing Embention’s Veronte Autopilot technology with SkyRunner’s light-tactical platform, the partnership transforms a proven manned vehicle into an unmanned, attritable asset designed for degraded and contested battlespaces. The integrated platform operates without reliance on traditional runways, roads, or fixed infrastructure.
The updated system introduces three primary operational capabilities: autonomous take-off from austere or forward positions, precise waypoint-based autonomous flight for ISR and logistics, and remote-piloted landing to allow operators positive control during terminal recovery in GPS-challenged environments.
By bridging the functional gap between standard unmanned ground vehicles, small aerial drones, and traditional manned aircraft, the unmanned MK 3.2 offers multi-domain mobility across a range of applications, including last-mile logistics, emergency extraction, and reconnaissance.
Stewart Hamel, Founder & CEO of SkyRunner, said, “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.”
The platform is designed to penetrate environments where conventional drones face jamming risks, extending operational reach for defense, homeland security, and critical-infrastructure protection.
David Benavente, Founder & CEO of Embention, added, “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 defense forces.”
