Rooftop Drone Detection and Defeat with Ninja Gen2 on BlueSky Mast

The BlueSky Mast 200 Lift Series - AL2 raises a Ninja Gen2 C-sUAS system and Ninja TRx to 5 m on a building roof. A BlueSky Mast Gravity Pad, a non-penetrating rooftop ballasting system, holds the mast without drilling. Rooftop height adds to the building's own height, so the antenna array sees past nearby structures.

Portfolio
Counter-UAS & Air Defense
Payload
Ninja Gen2
Ninja TRx
Mast
200 Lift Series - AL2 - 5 Meters (16.5 ft.)
Tech partner
Black River Systems Company

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The Mission Kit

Line schematic of the 200 Lift Series - AL2 5 m model (16.5 ft), drawn to scale with height lines in feet

Ninja Gen2 + 200 Lift Series - AL2 5 m Mission Kit

Payload
Ninja Gen2
Ninja TRx
Mast
200 Lift Series - AL2 - 5 Meters (16.5 ft.)
Payload capacity
65 lb / 29.5 kg
Crew · Setup
1 · 2–30 min
Testing
MIL-STD-810H

02

The Payload

Black River Systems Company

Ninja Gen2

Ninja Gen2 is a turnkey counter-small UAS (C-sUAS) system from Black River Systems Company. It uses an array of software-defined radios (SDRs) and an embedded computing system to intercept and decipher drone communication signals from 70 MHz to 6 GHz in real time. Ninja detects both the aircraft and the controller location, and it can whitelist friendly drones. It is made in the U.S. and is software upgradeable to keep pace with new threats.

Key features

  • C-sUAS drone detection and mitigation
  • Powerful software-defined radio (SDR) solution
  • Multi-band antenna array with a GPS receiver for positioning
  • Fully assembled for fast deployment
  • Rugged all-weather IP-67 construction
  • Coalition developed for the DoD, DHS and DOE
  • Field proven and currently deployed worldwide

Key capabilities

  • Intercepts drone signals from 70 MHz to 6 GHz in real time
  • Locates both the aircraft and the controller
  • Simultaneous detection and defeat for swarm mitigation
  • Can hold a Group 1 or 2 sUAS in place, force a soft landing or re-route it
  • Full 360-degree protection that scales with more Ninja units
  • Whitelists friendly drones

Payload contents

  • Ninja Gen2 antenna array (multi-band, GPS receiver, cables directly to the SDR/processor unit)
  • Ninja Gen2 SDR/processor unit
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Black River Systems Company

Ninja TRx

Ninja TRx is a low-cost, lightweight range extension unit from Black River Systems Company. It is added to a Ninja Gen2 deployment to cover RF blind spots, tailor coverage and add swarm capability. A Ninja Gen2 is required for TRx deployments.

Key features

  • C-sUAS drone detection and mitigation extension
  • Extends passive drone detection
  • PoE powered for simple installation
  • Rugged all-weather IP-67 construction
  • Ninja system capability multiplier
  • Networks directly with the Ninja system

Key capabilities

  • Effective against most UAS link types
  • Detection range identical to Ninja Gen2 (defeat range slightly reduced)
  • Covers RF blind spots
  • Keeps track updates running during active Ninja mitigation
  • Scalable swarm protection with more TRx units

Payload contents

  • Ninja TRx unit
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The Mast Series

BlueSky Mast

200 Lift Series - AL2

The 200 Lift Series AL2 is a lightweight, highly mobile tactical mast that carries 100 lb at 2 m and 20 lb at 15 m. An integrated self-braking mechanical winch raises the lightweight 2 in. OD interlocking mast sections, and a reinforced, patented cam lock tripod levels with three bubble levels. It gives ground teams a safe, controlled alternative to manual push-up masts for tactical RF communications, video surveillance, weather stations and wireless data equipment.

Series features

At 5 m
P/N
200H-W-L205-BSM-000
Height
5 m / 16.5 ft
Payload capacity
65 lb / 29.5 kg
Wind rating
70 mph / 112.7 km/h
Deployment
Fast Mechanical Lift System
Crew · Setup
1 · 2–30 min
Guying
Primary Guy Kit
Construction
Aerospace Aluminum Alloy, 2-inch outside diameter
Testing
MIL-STD-810H
Transport
One custom 54 x 14 x 14 in wheeling carry bag; optional upgrade to a 62 x 21 x 14 in hard case.
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04

Gallery

Deployed in the Field

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Tech Partner

Ninja Alliance logo
Black River Systems is the lead developer of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Ninja C‑UAS family, a U.S.-made, software‑upgradeable system that detects, disrupts, and defeats small, unmanned aircraft without interfering with friendly systems.
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Next Steps

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