Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics

The Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics is a rugged, handheld environmental and ballistics system that not only measures key weather conditions but also computes precise trajectory solutions for long-range shooting. It combines advanced atmospheric sensing with an integrated Applied Ballistics® solver and optional Bluetooth® connectivity to offer shooters, hunters, and competitive marksmen powerful and portable ballistic support.

Key Features

• Complete Weather Sensing: Measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, altitude, and density altitude — all critical inputs for accurate ballistic calculations.

• Integrated Ballistics Engine: Built-in ballistics solver uses the Applied Ballistics® library of custom drag models plus corrections for aerodynamic jump, spin drift, Coriolis effect, and drop scaling to generate reliable windage and elevation solutions for long-range shots.

• Bluetooth LiNK Connectivity: Wireless communication lets you pair the meter with mobile devices (iOS/Android) using the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app for remote control, data review, and profile management up to ~100 ft.

• Advanced Ballistic Profiles: Store and manage multiple gun and bullet profiles; includes G1 and G7 drag coefficient support and access to dozens of pre-defined custom drag curves.

• Large High-Contrast Display: Easy-to-read screen with both bright white and night-vision-friendly red backlight options for clear visibility in varied lighting.

• Rugged & Field-Ready: Designed to withstand tough environments with waterproof and dustproof construction and durable housing for outdoor use.

Technical Overview

Performance & Practical Use

The Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter is engineered for precision shooters who require accurate environmental data and ballistic firing solutions in a single compact tool. By capturing real-time measurements of atmospheric conditions and applying them to an advanced solver, this unit helps minimize guesswork and enhances first-shot accuracy at longer ranges.

With Bluetooth connectivity, you can adjust target distance and wind direction remotely from your phone or tablet, view ballistic solutions while staying in your shooting position, and manage stored profiles for different firearms and ammunition. This capability is especially useful in dynamic field environments or competitive stages where environmental conditions and target distances change quickly.

Ideal for:
✔ Long-range hunters
✔ Precision rifle competitors
✔ Reloaders and ballistic researchers
✔ Field shooters needing real-time environmental and ballistic feedback

Included

• Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics base unit

• Protective pouch and lanyard

• AA battery for power (varies by retailer)

• User manual and quick start guide

How It Works

1. Measure Weather: Use onboard sensors to capture environmental data at your shooting location.

2. Load Ballistic Profiles: Create or upload firearm and ammunition profiles via the LiNK app or onboard menus.

3. Compute Solutions: The built-in solver factors in environmental inputs and drag models to calculate windage and elevation adjustments.

4. View Results Remotely: Use the paired smartphone app to refine range, wind direction, or angle and update shooting solutions without repositioning on the range or in the field.