Counter-UAS / SKYNET munitions
SKYNET drone defense munitions
Counter-drone rounds that turn standard 12-gauge shotguns, launchers and rifles into drone defense. Each round opens into a tethered web designed to foul propellers and bring the drone down. Made in the USA for military, law enforcement and security teams.
- ~420 ft range (12GA Lead)
- ~5 to 8 ft web (12GA to 40mm)
- 7 calibers and platforms
- USA made
How SKYNET works
A round that nets the drone
SKYNET munitions turn weapons your team already carries into counter-drone tools. On discharge, the round opens into a tethered web designed to foul a drone's propellers and bring it down.
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Load
Fits standard 2¾" and 3" 12-gauge shotguns, magazine-fed 12-gauge, 37mm and 40mm launchers, .45 ACP and .50 BMG platforms, with no modifications listed.
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Deploy
On discharge the round separates into multiple tethered projectile components that expand into a web-like structure.
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Entangle
The web is designed to entangle drone propellers, causing loss of lift and a controlled descent.
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Safe-Returned
On 12-gauge rounds, Safe-Returned Technology™ adds a parachute effect late in flight and slows the assembly on a miss to reduce collateral risk.
Who it's for
Built for every post, vehicle and team
Patrol and security teams
Single and Twin-Shot™ 12-gauge rounds for standard and magazine-fed shotguns, sold in packs from 1 to 1,000 rounds.
Law enforcement and corrections
Launcher-compatible rounds for perimeter security, area denial and correctional operations, with webs of about 7 to 8 ft.
Military programs
Institutional-scale procurement for vehicle-mounted, crew-served, sidearm and submachine gun platforms.
Qualification and readiness
Zinc loadings are made for high-volume training and qualification. Lead loadings are made for duty and operational use.
Compare
SKYNET round comparison
Figures come from each product's listing. A dash means the listing doesn't state that figure. Ask us for the full spec and safety data sheets.
| Round | Platform | Configurations | Web size | Velocity | Effective range | Minimum order | Price |
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| SKYNET 2¾" 12GA | Standard 2¾" chambered 12-gauge shotguns | Single (Zinc or Lead), Twin-Shot™ (Lead) | ~5 ft (Single) | Lead ~950 fps, Zinc ~825 fps | Lead ~420 ft (Single), ~350 ft (Twin-Shot™); Zinc ~320 ft | Packs from 5 rounds | From $100 |
| SKYNET MAG 2¾" 12GA | Magazine-fed 12-gauge shotguns | Single (Zinc or Lead), Twin-Shot™ (Lead) | – | Lead ~950 fps, Zinc ~825 fps | Lead ~420 ft, Twin-Shot™ ~350 ft, Zinc ~320 ft | Packs from 1 round | From $40 |
| SKYNET 37mm | Standard LE and security launchers | Zinc or Lead | ~7 ft | – | – | 2,000 rounds | From $184,000 |
All SKYNET rounds are listed as made in the USA, in Zinc and Lead. The 12-gauge rounds carry a 5-year warranty.
Shop the collection
SKYNET munitions
7 products
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ Drone Defense Round | 2¾" 12GA | Single and Twin-Shot™ | Zinc and Lead
From $100.00
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ MAG Drone Defense Round | 2¾" 12GA Magazine-Fed | Single and Twin-Shot™ | Zinc and Lead
From $40.00
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ .45 ACP Bulk Ammunition | Zinc or Lead | 5,000-Round Minimum
From $150,000.00
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ .50 Cal BMG Bulk Ammunition | Zinc and Lead | 10,000-Round Minimum
From $520,000.00
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ 40mm Tactical Ammunition | Zinc and Lead | Low and High Velocity | 2,000-Round Minimum
From $224,000.00
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Maverick Tactical
SKYNET™ 37mm Launcher-Compatible Tactical Ammunition | Zinc and Lead | 2,000-Round Minimum
From $184,000.00
FAQ
SKYNET questions
What is SKYNET?
SKYNET is a family of counter-drone munitions from Maverick Tactical Projectiles, made in the USA. It covers 2¾" and 3" 12-gauge, magazine-fed 12-gauge, 37mm, 40mm, .45 ACP and .50 BMG rounds.
How does a SKYNET round stop a drone?
On discharge, the round separates into multiple tethered projectile components that expand into a web-like structure. The web is designed to entangle the drone's propellers, causing loss of lift and a controlled descent.
Which SKYNET round fits my weapon?
The 2¾" round fits standard 2¾" chambered 12-gauge shotguns, SKYNET MAG fits magazine-fed 12-gauge shotguns and the 3" round fits 3" chambered 12-gauge shotguns. For 12-gauge, a cylinder or improved bore and rifled choke is recommended. The 37mm, 40mm, .45 ACP and .50 BMG rounds fit standard launcher and weapon platforms for those calibers.
What is the difference between Lead and Zinc?
On the 12-gauge rounds, Lead runs at about 950 fps with an effective range up to about 420 ft. Zinc uses the Zuerillium lead-free alloy, runs at about 825 fps and reaches up to about 320 ft. On the larger calibers, Zinc is made for high-volume training and Lead for duty and operational use.
What is Twin-Shot?
Twin-Shot™ is a Lead-only 12-gauge configuration with two expanding projectile assemblies of about 24" and 14". It's designed for a higher chance of contact with moving targets, ground-to-air and air-to-air, with an effective range of about 350 ft.
What happens if a round misses?
Safe-Returned Technology™ on the 12-gauge rounds creates a parachute effect late in the flight path, and the projectile assembly is designed to slow during descent to reduce impact risk. Each round still has an initial ballistic hazard zone, so the shooter must identify the target and what lies beyond it.
How big is the web?
About 5 ft for the 2¾" 12-gauge Single, about 6 ft for the 3" 12-gauge, about 7 ft for 37mm, about 8 ft for 40mm, about 12 in for .45 ACP and about 18 in for .50 BMG.
Is there a minimum order?
12-gauge rounds come in packs, starting at 1 round for SKYNET MAG and 5 rounds for the 2¾" and 3" rounds. Minimum orders are 2,000 rounds for 37mm and 40mm, 5,000 for .45 ACP and 10,000 for .50 BMG.
How do I get a quote or a bulk order?
Use the Get a Quote button to reach our contact page, or call 612.808.9838. Tell us your platforms, sites and quantities, and we'll confirm pricing, lead time and availability. A full GHS safety data sheet is available on request.
Safety and compliance
SKYNET rounds should only be used by individuals properly trained in the use of lethal munitions. Serious injury or death may occur if the product is misused or in rare or unexpected instances. Do not engage persons with these rounds.
12-gauge rounds ship as UN0012, Cartridges for Weapons, Inert Projectile, Hazard Class 1.4S.
WARNING: These products can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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