# RQ-21 Blackjack: Insitu drone Canonical ID: `9b077007-3b66-4df1-97bb-0bb39138e7fb` - **Slug:** insitu-rq-21-blackjack - **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 1 ## Deployments - [insitu-rq-21-blackjack-united-states](/deployments/insitu-rq-21-blackjack-united-states.md) at United States (id: `e00c4801-d5f2-464c-aa0f-b74ad4619ed3`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is RQ-21 Blackjack? Small tactical unmanned aircraft system developed by Insitu (Boeing subsidiary) for US Navy and Marine Corps. ### How much does RQ-21 Blackjack cost? RQ-21 Blackjack's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for RQ-21 Blackjack from Insitu. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is RQ-21 Blackjack actually deployed in the real world? Yes. RQ-21 Blackjack is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes RQ-21 Blackjack? RQ-21 Blackjack is made by Insitu, based in Bingen, WA, USA, founded in 1994. ### Where is RQ-21 Blackjack deployed? 1 verified deployment of RQ-21 Blackjack is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States. ### Can you buy RQ-21 Blackjack? RQ-21 Blackjack is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to RQ-21 Blackjack? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to RQ-21 Blackjack include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft, Prime Air MK30. ### How does RQ-21 Blackjack compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)? RQ-21 Blackjack and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. RQ-21 Blackjack has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is RQ-21 Blackjack's maturity stage? RQ-21 Blackjack is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://thedefensepost.com/2025/02/21/us-blackjack-scaneagle-drones/ ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/9b077007-3b66-4df1-97bb-0bb39138e7fb · canonical URL: /models/insitu-rq-21-blackjack_