Kestrel Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics and Link Wireless Connectivity - FDE 0857ALFDE

The Kestrel Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics and Link brings field-proven environmental and ballistic data to long-range rifle hunters and precision shooters who demand accuracy beyond guesswork. This handheld weather meter measures up to 15 environmental parameters—wind speed, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, altitude, and more—and feeds them into the Applied Ballistics calculation engine to generate real-time fire control solutions. Whether you're dialing for a 300-yard shot through changing conditions or pushing beyond 1000 yards, the Kestrel Elite gives you the environmental truth and ballistic math to connect.

Built on Applied Ballistics' custom drag-model library, the Elite calculates trajectory corrections for aerodynamic jump, spin drift, Coriolis effect, and drop scale factoring. You can store up to 16 gun and bullet profiles, choose from more than 225 pre-loaded long-range bullets, and select either G1 or G7 ballistic coefficients to match your load. The meter lets you build custom gun profiles and train the software to match your rifle's actual ballistic performance based on observed impacts—a game-changer for validating your load data in the real world.

The Elite improves on its predecessors with Bluetooth LINK wireless connectivity to your smartphone (iOS and Android), making it easier to log data, share firing solutions, and access ballistics on the fly. The redesigned high-resolution display is readable in bright sunlight, the intuitive navigation is straightforward, and the sealed battery compartment—now using a single AA cell—eliminates the corrosion issues that plagued earlier models. Red and white backlight options keep you running in daylight or low-light conditions, and the scratch-resistant window holds up to field use.

This is serious gear for serious long-range work: hunters preparing for backcountry elk or sheep, competitive shooters dialing in at distance, and precision riflemen who treat ballistics like science, not luck.

Key Features

• Applied Ballistics integration with custom drag models for 225+ long-range bullets
• Calculates aerodynamic jump, spin drift, Coriolis effect, and density altitude corrections
• Stores up to 16 gun and bullet profiles and 5 saved target locations
• Measures 15 environmental parameters including wind, temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude
• Bluetooth LINK wireless connectivity to iOS and Android devices
• Customizable range cards and expanded ballistics data tables
• Support for G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients
• High-resolution display readable in direct sunlight
• Red (night vision) and white backlights
• Single AA battery design with sealed compartment
• Scratch-resistant window and rugged field-ready design
• Support for multiple languages: English, French, German, Spanish

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What ballistic corrections does the Kestrel Elite calculate?

The meter applies the Applied Ballistics calculation engine to account for aerodynamic jump, spin drift, Coriolis effect, and density altitude, plus angle adjustments and drop scale factoring. It uses custom drag models from a library of 225+ long-range bullets and supports both G1 and G7 ballistic coefficients to give you the firing solution that matches your specific load and conditions.

Can I use the Kestrel Elite on my phone?

Yes. The Elite features Bluetooth LINK wireless connectivity to both iOS and Android devices, allowing you to view ballistic data, log environmental readings, and access fire control solutions on your smartphone without carrying a separate display.

How do I set up a gun profile?

The meter allows you to build custom gun and bullet profiles by selecting from the pre-loaded bullet library (225+ options) and entering your rifle's specifics. You can also train the software to match your actual rifle performance based on observed bullet impacts at long range, which refines your ballistic model to real-world data.

What environmental conditions does it measure?

The Kestrel Elite measures 15 environmental parameters: wind speed and direction, air temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, altitude, density altitude, heat stress index, dewpoint temperature, wet bulb temperature, wind chill, pressure trend, crosswind, and headwind/tailwind—giving you the complete environmental picture needed for accurate long-range fire control solutions.