RIDGE

Name: RIDGE
Brand: SKYNEST

Autonomous, self-powered one-way drone nest

RIDGE is an autonomous nest for up to 12 10-inch one-way drones. Deploy it as a standalone system or integrate it with a UGV or USV. COSMOS G manages secure satellite and LTE communications, with power and endurance tailored to the deployment configuration.

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12 × 10-inch drones

01 / SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

Inside RIDGE.

Dual satellite connectivity

Integrated narrowband and broadband SATCOM antennas support remote command and control.

Shock-isolated mounting

Spring-suspension base mounts isolate the enclosure from vibration and shock during transport and ground deployment.

Integrated solar array

In the standalone configuration, rooftop solar panels recharge the internal battery system for extended autonomous operation.

Sensor & camera mast

An articulated mast carries a camera and sensor payload for remote monitoring and situational awareness, with an ATR option.

Platform-agnostic capacity for 12 × 10-inch drones
Double aluminum chassis with thermal insulation
Protection against dust, mud and rain
One control interface with an open API
Climate-controlled drone bay

02 / TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Deployment configurations.

Configuration comparison

RIDGE configuration comparison
Configuration	StandaloneIndependent deployment with solar generation and an internal battery system.	MountedVehicle integration with a dedicated battery backup.
Weight	350 kg	150 kg
Power source	Solar + internal battery system	24 V, vehicle supplied
Endurance / runtime	40+ days	8 h battery backup; extends with vehicle power

Standalone

Independent deployment with solar generation and an internal battery system.

Weight: 350 kg
Power source: Solar + internal battery system
Endurance / runtime: 40+ days

Mounted

Vehicle integration with a dedicated battery backup.

Weight: 150 kg
Power source: 24 V, vehicle supplied
Endurance / runtime: 8 h battery backup; extends with vehicle power

03 / APPLICATIONS

Deployment options.

UGV integration
USV integration
Standalone border defense

04 / GALLERY

Product gallery.

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RIDGE with both doors open, a raised camera mast and a solar panel — 01RIDGE overview

RIDGE side view showing the solar panel and raised camera mast — 02Solar panel

Close-up of the RIDGE spring and shock absorber on the base frame — 03Suspension detail

Close-up of the inside of an open RIDGE door and its support mechanism — 04Door interior

RIDGE / PRODUCT INFORMATION

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COSMOS is integrated into every SKYNEST nest and capsule.

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Platform integration

Infrastructure for one-way drones and swarm deployment

RIDGE provides a self-contained drone nest for one-way drone launch and coordinated drone swarm deployment. FPV drone integration is assessed against aircraft dimensions, interfaces and the selected system configuration. Drone flight and swarm coordination functions are defined by the integrated aircraft and control stack.

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