Embention delivers a unified approach to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) control through its Veronte professional autopilots, merging the adaptability of open-source systems with the assurance and dependability of certified aerospace software.
Built under rigorous aeronautical standards, Veronte systems support UAV and Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) manufacturers in achieving scalable, high-performance, and certifiable flight control architectures without compromising reliability.
Balancing Flexibility and Dependability
Open-source autopilots have become popular for their accessibility and ease of use during the initial stages of UAV development. Their quick setup and minimal entry requirements can accelerate prototyping and early testing. However, as projects advance, these systems often reveal structural constraints. Many support only basic aircraft configurations and limited flight performance, requiring developers to establish in-house software teams to expand or maintain functionality. This shift diverts attention from core objectives, increases costs, and introduces inconsistencies that can affect quality control, compliance, and future scalability.
The open-source approach also carries traceability and accountability risks. Without formal verification procedures or dedicated support, users depend on community-maintained code with uncertain origins and variable quality, complicating efforts to ensure safety and certification compliance.
The Strength of Professional Autopilot Systems
Professional autopilot systems, such as Veronte, address these challenges through structured design processes, traceability, and verified reliability. Behind these systems is a coordinated team of specialists in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), embedded software, and ground control applications, all working under unified engineering methodologies. Each development stage follows demanding certification frameworks such as DO-178, DO-254, and DO-160, ensuring that hardware and software components are developed in compliance with stringent safety and performance standards.
Unlike community-driven projects, professional autopilot architectures are developed within a coherent design strategy that prioritizes stability, maintainability, and lifecycle support. This foundation enables Veronte systems to deliver consistent, certifiable operation suitable for commercial UAVs and eVTOL platforms.
Configurability Without Compromise
Veronte Autopilots enable users to adjust operational behavior and system parameters to suit their platform’s needs, maintaining flexibility without requiring modifications to the source code.
Integrators can configure:
- Phases: Define distinct guidance and control loops for each flight stage.
- Loops: Customize control phases down to the PID level, including adaptive control, gain scheduling, and total energy control strategies.
- Automations: Establish automatic responses to specific events such as loss of link, battery status, altitude, or waypoint triggers.
- Programs: Implement custom routines for flight control or peripheral management.
For advanced applications, Veronte also provides tools for direct C++ code integration, enabling the inclusion of user-defined algorithms or control strategies tailored to mission-specific requirements. Combined with high-grade sensors and a redundant hardware architecture, this configurability supports robust, reliable performance across a wide range of operational scenarios.
Proven Expertise and Certification
With more than 18 years of experience and a team of over 160 professionals, Embention applies mature technical and organizational practices to every project. As an EASA-approved company holding APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) and POA (Production Organization Approval) certifications, Embention ensures that all Veronte systems are developed and produced in accordance with recognized airworthiness and quality assurance standards.
Comprehensive support is also a core part of the company’s offering. Embention provides remote and on-site assistance throughout all stages of integration and operation. Each system is backed by liability insurance, offering an additional layer of confidence for users operating in regulated or safety-critical environments.
A Unified Approach to UAV Autonomy
By combining the adaptability of open-source development with the structured assurance of certified aerospace design, Embention’s Veronte Autopilots deliver a balanced solution for professional UAV and eVTOL developers. This integration of flexibility, traceability, and reliability establishes Veronte as a leading platform for safe, scalable, and certifiable autonomous flight operations.
