Mast Systems Overview | BlueSky Mast

350 Lift Series 200 Lift Series - AL2 200 Standard Series - AL2 200 Sidekick Series - AL2 200 Standard Series - AL1 FM series Mec Series

BlueSky Mast offers modular, tripod-based tactical mast systems that deliver rapidly deployable, vehicle-independent elevation for communications, surveillance, and sensing payloads from 2 to 18 meters. They support everything from lightweight antennas to heavy multi-sensor military systems. All BlueSky Mast systems use patented tripod-based, sectional masts that pack down to a compact footprint, eliminating the need for vehicles, trailers, shelters, or fixed structures, making transport and field deployment faster and easier.

The masts use interlocking sections of lightweight aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with roughly twice the yield strength of conventional aluminum, providing superior durability and stiffness compared to composite mast alternatives—ideal for demanding defense, public safety, and critical communications applications.BlueSky Mast systems payload ranging from approximately 30–50 lbs at 10 meters in the lighter series up to 175 lbs at 5 meters in the heavy 350 Lift Series.

BlueSky Mast’s modular design, including interchangeable sections, guy rings, and top adapters, supports multi-mission use and simultaneous deployment of multiple devices on a single mast, improving flexibility for RF, EO/IR, and networking gear. Interlocking sections and free-spinning guy rings enable full 360-degree manual rotation at the tripod base, even when guyed, allowing precise antenna or sensor alignment without disassembly and maximizing coverage, link quality, and situational awareness.

Considerations When Choosing a Mast

Model Height

BlueSky mast systems are available in heights ranging from 2M to 15M based on deployment method.

Payload Capacity

The total weight each system can support based on the model height selected.

Applications

Some applications may require a specific mast model, deployment method, or maximum height.

Which Mast System Is Right For You?

Select based on payload & height requirement.

Mast Model Height200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload350 Lift Series Payload

18 meters	N/A	N/A	N/A	45 lbs
15 meters	N/A	N/A	20 lbs	75 lbs
14 meters	N/A	N/A	25 lbs	85 lbs
13 meters	N/A	N/A	30 lbs	95 lbs
12 meters	N/A	N/A	35 lbs	105 lbs
11 meters	N/A	N/A	40 lbs	115 lbs
10 meters	30 lbs	50 lbs	50 lbs	125 lbs
9 meters	32.5 lbs	52.5 lbs	52.5 lbs	N/A
8 meters	35 lbs	55 lbs	55 lbs	145 lbs
7 meters	37.5 lbs	57.5 lbs	57.5 lbs	N/A
6 meters	40 lbs	60 lbs	60 lbs	N/A
5 meters	42.5 lbs	65 lbs	65 lbs	N/A
4 meters	45 lbs	70 lbs	70 lbs	N/A
3 meters	47.5 lbs	85 lbs	85 lbs	N/A
2 meters	50 lbs	100 lbs	100 lbs	N/A

18 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

350 Lift Series Payload

45 lbs.

15 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

20 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

75 lbs.

14 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

25 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

85 lbs.

13 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

30 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

95 lbs.

12 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

35 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

105 lbs.

11 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

N/A

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

N/A

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

40 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

115 lbs.

10 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

30 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

50 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

50 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

125 lbs.

9 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

32.5 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

52.5 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

52.5 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

8 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

35 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

55 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

55 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

145 lbs.

7 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

37.5 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

57.5 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

57.5 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

6 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

40 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

60 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

60 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

5 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

42.5 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

65 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

65 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

4 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

45 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

70 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

70 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

3 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

47.5 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

85 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

85 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

2 meters

200 Standard Series - AL1 Payload

50 lbs.

200 Standard Series - AL2 Payload

100 lbs.

200 Lift Series - AL2 Payload

100 lbs.

350 Lift Series Payload

N/A

BlueSky Tripod Portable Masts

350 Lift Series

Heavy-payload tripod mast, 5 to 18 m

The heavy-lift BlueSky Mast for multi-payload C-UAS, surveillance and communications sites.

BlueSky Mast's 350 Lift Series systems are strong, advanced portable mast platforms capable of supporting heavy payloads ranging from 45 lbs. at 18 meters up to 175 lbs. at 5 meters. It can be deployed by two trained soldiers in anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes depending on height.

Model Heights:

5 to 18 meters / 17.5 to 59 ft.

Payload Capacity:

45 to 175 lbs

(See Capabilities Chart)

Wind Loading:

90 mph

Deployment Time:

2-4

people;

20-45 minutes

Outside Diameter:

3.5 Inches

Testing: MIL-STD-810G

Transport:

Two 62 x 21 x 14 inch hard cases

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200 Lift Series - AL2

Winch-raised tripod mast, 2 to 15 m

A lightweight tactical mast with a fast mechanical lift system for heavier payloads.

The 200 Lift Series - AL2 pairs a stronger tripod with a self-braking mechanical winch that raises the mast sections, for a more controlled, easier and safer deployment than a manual push-up system. It is used for tactical RF communications, video surveillance, weather stations and wireless data payloads.

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200 Standard Series - AL2

Push-up tripod mast for heavier payloads, 2 to 10 m

Built for portability and rapid deployment, with the strength for heavier payloads.

The 200 Standard Series - AL2 is a lightweight, versatile manual push-up mast with a patented cam lock tripod and 2 in. OD interlocking aluminum alloy sections. With model heights from 2 to 10 m and payloads from 20 to 100 lbs, it gives ground forces a reliable, rapidly deployable platform for video surveillance, tactical RF communications, HF long-wire antennas and hybrid payloads in austere environments.

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200 Sidekick Series - AL2

Airline-checkable 2 m tripod mast

A man-portable, airline-checkable tripod mast for C-UAS sensors, EW and expeditionary communications.

The 200 Sidekick Series - AL2 is the newest and most compact member of the BlueSky Mast line, built on more than 20 years of fielding tactical ground-based masts for the defense market. It uses the same tool-less mounting accessories as the larger BlueSky Mast systems, so the payload interfaces your teams already own carry straight over.

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200 Standard Series - AL1

Lightest push-up tripod mast, 2 to 10 m

Ultralight, man-portable push-up mast for single antennas and lightning protection.

The 200 Standard Series - AL1 is the lightest and most portable BlueSky Mast push-up system. It supports payloads from 30 lbs at 10 m up to 50 lbs at 2 m, and one person can deploy it in 2 to 15 minutes depending on height. It is used mainly for lightweight payloads such as single-antenna deployments and lightning protection systems.

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