The Off-Grid
Communications &
Intelligence System.
A self-contained mesh radio network and offline AI assistant that runs entirely from a USB drive. Peer-to-peer encrypted messaging, a private file vault, and a local AI — no internet, no cell service, no cloud accounts required.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Off-Grid COMMS via Meshtastic
Send and receive encrypted text messages over LoRa radio — no cell towers, no WiFi, no internet. Works across miles of terrain. Every edition includes the COMMS software.
BEACON — Offline AI
Ask questions, brainstorm, draft documents, debug code — completely offline. Your conversations never leave your machine.
Encrypted Vault & Workspace
All files encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Drag-and-drop upload. We never see your password, never transmit it, and cannot recover it.
6 Interactive Tools
Zero-dependency utilities built directly into the UI. No external websites, no downloads, no internet required.
The Reference Library
A curated collection of public domain reference material spanning 16 categories — all pre-loaded on the drive. Browse, select, and read in the built-in reader.
No Dependencies. No Expiration.
No mandatory updates, no analytics, no external CDN dependencies. The source code ships raw and is fully auditable directly on the drive. Licensed under BSL 1.1. It won't die if we go out of business.
Disconnect from the cloud — own your infrastructure.
No cell signal. No Wi-Fi. No ISP. The Blackout Drive works without any of it.
Your tools shouldn't need the internet.
Private radio network. No cell plan required.
Set up an encrypted radio network across your property, campus, or team. The drive generates a QR code — scan it to add a new radio in seconds. Miles of range. Zero monthly fees.
AI meets mesh radio.
Already running Meshtastic? Plug your radio into the drive. Send messages, track nodes, and text @beacon from miles away to get an AI response beamed back over radio. No other product does this.
When the internet goes out, your tools don’t.
ISP downtime. Network failures. Dead cell zones. Plug the drive into any laptop — even on battery — and you have an AI assistant, encrypted files, a reference library, and radio comms. No internet required.
Works where cell towers don't.
Remote properties. Backcountry trips. Offshore vessels. The drive gives you AI, tools, and reference material on any laptop. Add a radio and you can message for miles — no cell towers, no satellites, no subscriptions.
No accounts. No subscriptions. No dependencies.
Everything runs from the drive. Nothing is installed on your computer. Nothing phones home. No license servers, no forced updates. Unplug it and it’s like it was never there.
Three steps.
Then you're ready.
Plug in the hardware
Insert The Blackout Drive and the mesh radio into any USB port on your Mac or Windows machine.
Run the launcher
Double-click the launcher. A local server starts and your browser opens to the drive's interface. No internet required.
Hand off the radio
Hand the battery-powered radio to a team member. You are now sending encrypted messages and AI queries over miles of terrain without cell service.
Will it work on your computer?
Run a quick diagnostic to check if your computer meets the requirements. We'll scan your OS, processor, graphics, and memory to tell you exactly which features will work on your machine.
Choose your comms package.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions. Free US shipping.
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The Blackout Drive
Every drive ships with the same software — AI, vault, library, tools, and the full COMMS panel. Choose this if you want the complete offline toolkit without radio hardware, if you already own a Meshtastic-compatible radio, or if you plan to add radio hardware later.
- ✓1x Matte Black SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go (128GB)
- +1x Matte Black Presentation Box
- +1x Quick-Start Provisioning Card
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Basecamp
Everything in The Blackout Drive, plus a tethered base station to connect your computer to the mesh network. Leave the radio plugged into your computer to keep your COMMS panel live. Pre-paired on a unique encryption key — it works the moment you turn it on.
- ✓1x Matte Black SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go (128GB)
- +1x Heltec V4 Basecamp Node (PETG Case) w/ 915MHz Antenna
- +1x Premium Braided USB-C Cable
- +1x Matte Black Presentation Box
- +1x Quick-Start Provisioning Card
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Field Kit
A complete, self-contained mesh communications system for a two-node network. Leave one radio plugged into your computer (Basecamp), and take the battery-powered radio outside (Field Node). Pre-paired on a unique encryption key — works out of the box.
- ✓1x Matte Black SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go (128GB)
- +2x Heltec V4 Field Nodes (PETG Cases) w/ 915MHz Antennas
- +2x 2000mAh LiPo Batteries (10–14 hrs portable runtime per node)
- +2x Premium Braided USB-C Cables
- +1x Apache 1800 Weatherproof Hard Case (Pick-and-Pluck Foam)
- +1x Quick-Start Provisioning Card
Field node runs 10–14 hrs on included battery. Charges via USB-C. Any USB power bank also works.
Available Add-ons
Field Battery
2000mAh LiPo • JST 1.25mm
Extend any radio's portable runtime by 10-14 hours. Charges directly via the radio's USB-C port.
Questions? Email support@theblackoutdrive.com
Already own a mesh radio? The COMMS panel comes on every drive. If you already have a Meshtastic-compatible radio, The Blackout Drive is all you need — plug in your radio and start messaging.
No cloud. No accounts.
No compromise.
Whether you're off the grid by choice, by location, or by circumstance — The Blackout Drive is ready. Plug it in and go.
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