Frequently Asked Questions
Manuals and Downloads
Kestrel Instruments manuals and downloads
Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Instruction Manuals
Kestrel 2700 Quick Start Guide
(Size: 3 MB)
"Load and Go!" with your Kestrel 2700 and this Quick Start guide.
Kestrel 3550AG Spraying Weather Meter User Manual
(Size: 3.8 MB)
Kestrel 3550FW Fire Weather Meter User Manual
(Size: 4.5 MB)
Kestrel Basic Vane Mount Instruction Manual
(Size: 60.4 KB)
Kestrel Basic Vane Mount Instruction Manual for 123 Series
Relative Humidity Calibration Kit for Kestrel 3000, 3500, 4000 Series and 5000 Series
(Size: 533 KB)
Relative Humidity Calibration Kit
For calibrating the following Kestrel Meters 3000, 3500, 4000 Series and 5000 Series
User Guide for the Kestrel 1000, 2000, 2500, 2500NV, 3000, 3500, 3500NV, 3500DT, and 3500FW
(Size: 2.5 MB)
User Guide for the Kestrel 1000, 2000, 2500, 2500NV, 3000, 3500, 3500NV, 3500DT, and 3500FW
Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Troubleshooting Documents
How do I change the units on my Kestrel 2700?
(Size: 94.9 KB)
This document shows a quick guide on how to change the units for a Kestrel 2700.
Power Issue Troubleshooting on Kestrel 123s
(Size: 341.9 KB)
If you are having issues with the Kestrel turning on after changing the battery, please see this document.
Why won't my Kestrel 2700 power on?
(Size: 395.7 KB)
This document shows why some units may not power on, especially after changing the battery.
Kestrel Basic (1000-3500) Certificates of Comformity
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel 1000, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 3500DT with SNs above 2262687
(Size: 290.8 KB)
Certificate of Conformity for the Kestrel 1000-3500DT with SNs above 2262687
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel Weather Meters Model Numbers 1000-3500 With Serial #’s lower than 2262687.
(Size: 391.8 KB)
Product Specifications Certificate of Conformity Kestrel Weather Meters Model Numbers 1000-3500 with Serial #’s lower than 2262687.
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2500, 2500NV, 3500, 3500NV
(Size: 38.7 KB)
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2500, 2500NV, 3500, 3500NV
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1000, 2000, 3000
(Size: 48.5 KB)
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 1000, 2000, 3000
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Applied Ballistics Profile Loader - Version 090
(Size: 9 MB)
This program is used to transfer gun profiles to and from a Kestrel ballistics unit and Windows computer. 4500 Ballistic models can use either Bluetooth or the PC Interface cradle but must have fw version 4.93. 5700 models must use the USB Transfer cable to connect. Instructions included in zip file.
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
(Size: 134.8 KB)
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
Version 2.23
Kestrel 5000 Series Bluetooth Guidance
(Size: 656.1 KB)
Find answers to common Bluetooth connection issues
KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station Instruction Manual
(Size: 4.7 MB)
KestrelMet 6000 Cellular Weather Station Soil Sensor Array
(Size: 1.1 MB)
KestrelMet 6000 WiFi Instruction Manual
(Size: 4.9 MB)
Instruction Manual for the KestrelMet 6000 WiFi Weather Station
Kestrel 4 Series Instruction Manuals
Instruction Manual Kestrel 4000 Series Weather & Environmental Meters
(Size: 1014.8 KB)
Instruction Manual Kestrel 4000 Series Weather & Environmental Meters 4000, 4200, 4250, 4300, 4400, 4500 and 4600
Instruction Manual Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker 4400 & 4600
(Size: 1.5 MB)
Instruction Manual Kestrel Heat Stress Tracker 4400 & 4600
Kestrel Communicator Software Instructions
User Guide for the Kestrel 4000 Portable Vane Mount
(Size: 768.6 KB)
User Guide for the Ketsrel 4000 Portable Vane Mount
Kestrel 4 Series Instruction Manuals (Ballistics)
Applied Ballistics Profile Loader Instructions (Build 074)
(Size: 679.1 KB)
Application Instructions Applied Ballistics Profile Loader (Build 074)
Instruction Manual for Kestrel 4500 Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics
(Size: 620.6 KB)
Instruction Manual for Kestrel 4500 Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics
Instruction Manual for Kestrel 4500 Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Atrag Ballistics Software
(Size: 625.5 KB)
Instruction Manual for Kestrel 4500 Shooter's Weather Meter with Horus Atrag Ballistics Software
Kestrel 4500 Applied Ballistics Setup and Use Tutorial
(Size: 1.8 MB)
Overview of the setup and use of the Kestrel 4500 Shooter's Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics
nVisti Kestrel Companion App Instructions
(Size: 1.6 MB)
Kestrel Companion is a Android app that will communicate with Kestrel 4500 Sportsman and Applied Ballistic Bluetooth units.
Kestrel 4 Series Downloads
Kestrel 4500 Horus Help Files
(Size: 1010.8 KB)
Kestrel Horus Help Files - Connecting with Bluetooth and FAQs
Kestrel Horus Gun Loader version 205
(Size: 2.4 MB)
Application that allows gun profile transfers for the Kestrel 4500 Horus units.
Windows compatible PC Interface Driver For use with Kestrel 4 to connect and transfer data to a PC
Updating your Kestrel AB Firmware to 4.93 - Bluetooth and Non Bluetooth models
Updating your Kestrel 4500 Firmware 4.93 - Bluetooth Units only
(Size: 849.3 KB)
Use this link to upgrade your Kestrel 4500 Bluetooth Firmware 4.93
Updating your Kestrel 4500 Horus Firmware 4.93
(Size: 1 MB)
Updating your Horus Firmware to 4.93 on K4 Unit - Bluetooth and Non-Bluetooth units
Updating your Kestrel 4500 Sportsman Firmware to 4.93
(Size: 1.1 MB)
Updating your Kestrel Sportsman with AB Firmware to 4.93 - Bluetooth and Non Bluetooth models
Upgrading your Kestrel 4500 Firmware 4.93 for Non Bluetooth Units
(Size: 842.3 KB)
Use this link to upgrade your Kestrel 4500 Firmware 4.93 for Non Bluetooth Units
Kestrel 4 Series Troubleshooting Documents
Connecting my 4000 Series Kestrel Using Bluetooth
(Size: 657.7 KB)
Connecting my 4000 Series Kestrel Using Bluetooth
FAQ Connecting your Kestrel 4XXX Series to a MAC
(Size: 827.2 KB)
FAQ Connecting your Kestrel 4XXX Series to a MAC
FAQ How to update the Kestrel 4500 firmware using the NK Bootloader Program
Instructions on changing a Kestrel 4000 series battery door.
(Size: 93.2 KB)
Instructions on changing a Kestrel 4000 series battery door.
Kestrel Communicator Software - 4000 Series Only
(Size: 10.8 MB)
Kestrel Communicator Interface Software, v 2.1.1 compatible with ALL Kestrel 4000 series models
Kestrel 4 Series Certificates of Comformity
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel 4400 & 4600
(Size: 333.2 KB)
Certificate of Conformity (COC) Kestrel 4400 & 4600
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4000, 4000NV, 4100, 4200, 4250, 4300
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4400, 4400BT
(Size: 155.5 KB)
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4400, 4400BT
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4500, 4500NV
(Size: 49.9 KB)
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4500, 4500NV
Kestrel 4000 Series Certificate of Conformity. Does not include 4400 or 4600 model.
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Applied Ballistics Profile Loader - Version 090
(Size: 9 MB)
This program is used to transfer gun profiles to and from a Kestrel ballistics unit and Windows computer. 4500 Ballistic models can use either Bluetooth or the PC Interface cradle but must have fw version 4.93. 5700 models must use the USB Transfer cable to connect. Instructions included in zip file.
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
(Size: 134.8 KB)
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
Version 2.23
Kestrel 5000 Series Bluetooth Guidance
(Size: 656.1 KB)
Find answers to common Bluetooth connection issues
Kestrel 5 Series Instruction Manuals
App Manual for Kestrel LiNK Legacy
(Size: 4.3 MB)
Instructions for the use of the Kestrel LiNK Legacy App - Please note: this app is no longer supported and customers should instead use the new Kestrel LiNK app
Kestrel 5 Series Weather Vane Mount Instructions
(Size: 56.2 KB)
Instructions on how to assemble the Kestrel 5000 series vane mount.
Kestrel Concrete Pro Jobsite Weather Kit Quick Start
(Size: 484.4 KB)
PDF Downloadable Tips & Quick Start for the 5200 Kestrel Concrete Pro Jobsite Weather Kit.
Kestrel Heat Stress Monitoring Tablet Quick Setup Guide
(Size: 1.6 MB)
Kestrel® AC Adapter Quick Start Guide
(Size: 235.9 KB)
Kestrel® Heat Stress Monitoring System Setup Guide
(Size: 3.4 MB)
User Guide Kestrel 5000 Environmental, 5100 Racing, 5200 Professional Environmental Meters
(Size: 655.9 KB)
User Guide for the Kestrel 5000, 5100 and 5200
User Guide Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter & Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Heat Stress Tracker
(Size: 1 MB)
Kestrel 5000AG Livestock Environmental Meter & Kestrel 5400AG Cattle Leat Stress Tracker User Guide
User Guide Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker
(Size: 1.1 MB)
Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker User Guide
Kestrel 5500 Fires Weather Pro & Kestrel 5400 Fire Weather Pro with WBGT User Guide
User Guide Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter
(Size: 542.4 KB)
User Guide for the Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter
User Guide Relative Humidity Calibration Kit For Kestrel 5 Series, 4 Series and Kestrel 3000-3500 Series
(Size: 533 KB)
User Guide Relative Humidity Calibration Kit For Kestrel 5 Series, 4 Series and Kestrel 3000-3500 Series (DROPs currently cannot be recalibrated)
Kestrel Ballistics 5 Series Instruction Manuals
How to Get Started with your Kestrel Ballistics Unit
(Size: 184.7 KB)
A 10 step guide to setup your Kestrel to work with your gun.
Kestrel 5700 Easy Mode Start Guide
(Size: 2.5 MB)
User Guide Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter and Kestrel 5700/5700X Elite Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics (Also 5700 Sportsman Instructions)
(Size: 795.1 KB)
Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter and Kestrel Elite/5700X Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics User Guide
Kestrel 5 Series Downloads
How to I determine the average wind direction?
(Size: 837 KB)
The attached document in Excel will help with determining average wind direction and the use of a wind rose by using the exported CSV file. This would be pertinent to any of the 5500 models, especially important for spray drift and measurements in the protected zones.
Kestrel Agriculture Catalog
(Size: 2.3 MB)
Information about the Kestrel Agricultural Line of weather meters
Kestrel Equations for Weather Calculations
(Size: 241.8 KB)
This document goes through what formulas are used to calculate the various measurements on the Kestrel series meters.
Kestrel Firmware Installer for Windows
(Size: 16 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for Windows
Kestrel Firmware Update Files for OSX
(Size: 14 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for OSX. Please see included directions as this process has changed.
Tips For Taking Accurate Measurements
(Size: 346.9 KB)
Tips for taking accurate measurements
Support tab at www.kestrelinstruments.com
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
Air Flow Diagram
(Size: 28.4 KB)
Picture showing the places to take measurements for square and rectangular air ducts
How can I submit a tax-exempt order using the website?
(Size: 1.2 MB)
Here is guidance on how to submit an order through the website for Tax Exempt customers.
How to Update Kestrel 5000 Series Firmware with Windows
(Size: 573.5 KB)
Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for Windows.
How to Update your Firmware LiNK for Android
(Size: 744.3 KB)
A simple guide to help you update your Firmware on your Kestrel using LiNK for Android
How to Update your Firmware with Kestrel LiNK for Windows
(Size: 627.4 KB)
A simple guide to help you update your Firmware on your Kestrel using LiNK for Windows
How to Update Your Kestrel 5 Series Firmware with MAC/OSX
(Size: 821.1 KB)
Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for MAC/OSX
How to View and Control Kestrel Data Remotely
(Size: 336.9 KB)
This gives a method for viewing and remotely controlling the Kestrel using two mobile devices.
Issues connecting Kestrel DROP or Kestrel 5000 Series to Kestrel LiNK Legacy app for Android
(Size: 266.8 KB)
Attached is a guide to help connecting to Kestrel LiNK Legacy app for Android if you device is not showing up on the list of available devices.
K5 LiNK for Windows Bluegiga Dongle Help
(Size: 5 MB)
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Dongle Issues with the Kestrel 5000 Series Models and LiNK for Windows.
Kestrel 5200 Concrete Evaporation Solver - Tutorial
(Size: 515.4 KB)
This document goes over the new Concrete Evaporation Solver which was added to the Kestrel 5200 with firmware version 1.39.
Kestrel LiNK Bluegiga Dongle Help Guide
(Size: 439.2 KB)
Get help connecting my Kestrel 5 series unit to my computer using a bluetooth dongle.
Kestrel LiNK for Windows High Resolution Monitor Scaling Issue
(Size: 266.3 KB)
Attached is a workaround to have Kestrel LiNK for Windows scale properly on High Definition monitors
Here is a graphical guide on locating various micro-climates in a given area to help with Kestrel 5400 placement for monitoring WBGT.
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Applied Ballistics Profile Loader - Version 090
(Size: 9 MB)
This program is used to transfer gun profiles to and from a Kestrel ballistics unit and Windows computer. 4500 Ballistic models can use either Bluetooth or the PC Interface cradle but must have fw version 4.93. 5700 models must use the USB Transfer cable to connect. Instructions included in zip file.
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
(Size: 134.8 KB)
Explanation of flow lines on the back of a Kestrel 5000 Series unit.
Version 2.23
Kestrel 5000 Series Bluetooth Guidance
(Size: 656.1 KB)
Find answers to common Bluetooth connection issues
Kestrel 5 Series Certificates of Comformity
Kestrel 5 Series specification chart
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker
(Size: 528.5 KB)
Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker specification chart
Factory Calibration Temp Example
(Size: 651.2 KB)
Example of the paperwork after performing a Kestrel Temperature Factory Calibration (not NIST)
Kestrel Tune Up Example
(Size: 121.2 KB)
Example of the paperwork received when doing a Kestrel Tune-Up
NK Kestrel 5000 Series EMC Declaration of Conformity
(Size: 48.3 KB)
Sample NIST Certification Air Speed / Wind
(Size: 440.4 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Wind calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Globe Temperature
(Size: 436.4 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Globe Temperature calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Pressure
(Size: 438.8 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Pressure calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Relative Humidity
(Size: 509.7 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Humidity calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Temperature
(Size: 438.2 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Temperature calibration on Kestrel
WBGT Heat Stress Guidelines
ACGIH WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 45 KB)
ACSM-Acclimatized & Nonacclimatized WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 43.2 KB)
Georgia State High School WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 440.1 KB)
Kentucky State High School WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 41.4 KB)
NATA WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 89.4 KB)
New Jersey State High School Guidelines
(Size: 53.6 KB)
North Carolina State High School WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 45.2 KB)
TB Med 507 WBGT Guidelines
(Size: 45.5 KB)
US Soccer Heat Stress Guidelines
(Size: 140.8 KB)
Vermont State High School Guidelines
(Size: 49.2 KB)
WBGT Reference Guidelines
(Size: 85.9 KB)
DROP Data Logger Instruction Manuals
Getting Started with Kestrel DROP Wirelss Environmental Data Loggers
DROP Data Logger Downloads
Kestrel DROP Firmware Change Log
(Size: 410.5 KB)
Shows the latest firmware changes with the Kestrel DROP product line.
Solving Power Issues with the Kestrel DROP
(Size: 504.4 KB)
Here is some guidance on how to solve some power issues with the DROP
DROP Data Logger Certificates of Comformity
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel DROP Wireless Data Logger
(Size: 518.2 KB)
Kestrel DROP Wireless Environmental Data Logger specification chart
Kestrel Ballistics 5 Series Instruction Manuals
How to Get Started with your Kestrel Ballistics Unit
(Size: 184.7 KB)
A 10 step guide to setup your Kestrel to work with your gun.
Kestrel 5700 Easy Mode Start Guide
(Size: 2.5 MB)
User Guide Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter and Kestrel 5700/5700X Elite Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics (Also 5700 Sportsman Instructions)
(Size: 795.1 KB)
Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter and Kestrel Elite/5700X Weather Meters with Applied Ballistics User Guide
Kestrel Ballistics 5 Series Downloads
Changing Direction of Fire and have Wind Direction Change
(Size: 147.6 KB)
This tutorial will show you how you can now change DOF and have your Wind Direction change. This setting can be found in all 5700s with firmware version 1.41 (or higher).
Chart of Accuracies for Bullet Trajectory
(Size: 321.6 KB)
Using WEZ Analysis to Increase Long-range P(hit)
(Size: 415.2 KB)
sources of inaccuracy in long-range shooting
What is Maximum Point Blank Range?
(Size: 287.4 KB)
Firmware 1.35 add maximum point blank range for the Kestrel 5700 Elite models, this document explains what exactly this feature does.
Kestrel Ballistics 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to calibrate a 22 Long Rifle using a Kestrel Elite
(Size: 134.7 KB)
This document shows how to calibrate using CalMV and CAL DSF a 22 Long Rifle or other guns which do not shoot supersonic region.
How to transfer gun profiles from 4500 series to 5700 series
(Size: 582.3 KB)
How to transfer gun profiles from 4500 series to 5700 series
Sight Scale Factor - For Scope Corrections
(Size: 156.9 KB)
Here is a tutorial on entering Sight Scale Factor (SSF) also known as a scope correction factor into the Kestrel.
Kestrel 5 Series Certificates of Comformity
Kestrel 5 Series specification chart
Certificate of Conformity Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker
(Size: 528.5 KB)
Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker specification chart
Factory Calibration Temp Example
(Size: 651.2 KB)
Example of the paperwork after performing a Kestrel Temperature Factory Calibration (not NIST)
Kestrel Tune Up Example
(Size: 121.2 KB)
Example of the paperwork received when doing a Kestrel Tune-Up
NK Kestrel 5000 Series EMC Declaration of Conformity
(Size: 48.3 KB)
Sample NIST Certification Air Speed / Wind
(Size: 440.4 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Wind calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Globe Temperature
(Size: 436.4 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Globe Temperature calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Pressure
(Size: 438.8 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Pressure calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Relative Humidity
(Size: 509.7 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Humidity calibration on a Kestrel
Sample NIST Certification Temperature
(Size: 438.2 KB)
Shows a sample of the paperwork when doing a NIST Temperature calibration on Kestrel
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Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display Manuals, Downloads, and Troubleshooting Documents
Instructions for setting up and using the Kestrel HUD Heads Up Display for 5700 Ballistics Meters
The free Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app is the perfect companion to the Kestrel Sportsman, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter, Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with Hornady 4DOF, or Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter. Build and manage your gun/bullet profiles and download them to your Kestrel Ballistics Meter before you set out. At the range or match, secure your Kestrel Ballistics Meter to a tripod using the optional Kestrel Vane Mount and use the LiNK Ballistics app to quickly adjust the target range and direction of fire and view the shooting solution and wind rose without leaving your shooting position. It’s like having a meteorologist and ballistician standing next to you while you shoot.
Download Kestrel LiNK Ballistics for iOS:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Quick Look
- Wirelessly adjust the target range and/or direction of fire on your Kestrel and view the resulting elevation and windage solution without ever leaving your shooting position.
- Build and transfer custom gun/bullet profiles.
- Comprehensive Applied Ballistics bullet library provides G1/G7 ballistics coefficients, weight, diameter, and length data for over 500 bullets.
- Comprehensive Hornady Bullet Files that include the bullet's mass properties, aerodynamic moments, and Doppler Radar determined drag coefficients (Kestrel 5700 4DOF only)
- With Kestrel Elite Meters, also access and use Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models, providing exact drag profiles for supersonic, transonic, and subsonic bullet flight for maximum accuracy at extreme long range.
- Advanced Target Card view allows you to simultaneously view the elevation and windage solution for up to 10 targets defined by direction, range, and angle - giving you the edge at precision rifle matches (available for Kestrel Elite only).
- Export your customized target card to save or print out.
- Use your phone's compass to capture a new direction of fire, wind direction, or inclination angle and send it to the Kestrel.
Example Screen Shots
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See elevation and windage solutions as well as wind speed and direction without leaving your shooting position. Changing Target Range and/or Direction of Fire in the app automatically updates the solution from the Kestrel remotely. |
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Input up to 10 separate target ranges to see elevation and windage solutions for each. Perfect for competition multi-target stages. |
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Create and manage gun and bullet profiles for easy upload to and from your Kestrel. Includes bullet data from the Applied Ballistics G1/G7 bullet library. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: iOS versions 10.0 and higher.
- Hardware: iPhone 4s onward, iPad 3rd generation onward, iPod Touch 5th generation onward.
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with Hornady 4DOF
- Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter
The free Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app is the perfect companion to the Kestrel Sportsman, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter, Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics, Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with Hornady 4DOF, or Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter. Build and manage your gun/bullet profiles and download them to your Kestrel Ballistics Meter before you set out. At the range or match, secure your Kestrel Ballistics Meter to a tripod using the optional Kestrel Vane Mount and use the LiNK Ballistics app to quickly adjust the target range and direction of fire and view the shooting solution and wind rose without leaving your shooting position. It’s like having a meteorologist and ballistician standing next to you while you shoot.
Download Kestrel LiNK Ballistics for Android:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Download the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app from the google play store.
Quick Look
- Wirelessly adjust the target range and/or direction of fire on your Kestrel and view resulting elevation and windage solution without ever leaving your shooting position.
- Build and transfer custom gun/bullet profiles.
- Comprehensive Applied Ballistics bullet library provides G1/G7 ballistics coefficients, weight, diameter and length data for over 500 bullets.
- Comprehensive Hornady Bullet Files that includes the bullet's mass properties, aerodynamic moments and Doppler Radar determined drag coefficients (Kestrel 5700 4DOF only)
- With Kestrel Elite Meters, also access and use Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models, providing exact drag profiles for supersonic, transonic, and subsonic bullet flight for maximum accuracy at extreme long range.
- Advanced Target Card view allows you to simultaneously view the elevation and windage solution for up to 10 targets defined by direction, range and angle - giving you the edge at precision rifle matches (available for Kestrel Elite only).
- Export your customized target card to save or print out.
- Use your phone's compass to capture a new direction or fire, wind direction, or inclination angle and send to the Kestrel.
Example Screen Shots
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See elevation and windage solutions as well as wind speed and direction without leaving your shooting position. Changing Target Range and/or Direction of Fire in the app automatically updates the solution from the Kestrel remotely. |
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Input up to 10 separate target ranges to see elevation and windage solutions for each. Perfect for competition multi-target stages. |
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Create and manage gun and bullet profiles for easy upload to and from your Kestrel. Includes bullet data from the Applied Ballistics G1/G7 bullet library. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: Android 5.0 and higher.
- Hardware: Most Android Devices with Bluetooth Smart®, including Samsung Galaxy, Nexus 4, Motorola Droid and other recent generation phones and tablets.
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to Update your Firmware LiNK for Android
(Size: 744.3 KB)
A simple guide to help you update your Firmware on your Kestrel using LiNK for Android
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with Hornady 4DOF
- Kestrel 2700 Ballistics Weather Meter
Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device and archive on your Mac computer. Data logs can be exported as csv files for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets. This software also facilitates updates and upgrades to your device firmware.
Download Kestrel LiNK for MAC:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Quick Look
- Manage updates and upgrades to device firmware
- View device information such as device name, model number, firmware version, hardware version and serial number. Rename device.
- Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device wirelessly with Bluetooth dongle or with a USB cable.
- Archive data logs.
- Export data logs in csv format for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets.
Example Screen Shots
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Easily connect your Kestrel to the application using bluetooth. |
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Manage your Kestrel: change its name, download data, and/or update your unit. |
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Export and analyze your data. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to Update Your Kestrel 5 Series Firmware with MAC/OSX
(Size: 821.1 KB)
Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for MAC/OSX
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Kestrel 5 Series Downloads
Kestrel Firmware Installer for Windows
(Size: 16 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for Windows
Kestrel Firmware Update Files for OSX
(Size: 14 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for OSX. Please see included directions as this process has changed.
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: This program is only compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5100 Racing Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5200 Professional Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK
- Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device and archive on your Windows computer. Data logs can be exported as csv files for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets. This software also facilitates updates and upgrades to your device firmware.
Download Kestrel LiNK for Windows:
LiNK (Kestrel)
Kestrel LiNK for Windows
(Size: 10.7 MB)
Kestrel LiNK Version 1.04.07 for Windows - Note that using Windows 11 and our USB may not work properly.
Quick Look
- Manage updates and upgrades to device firmware
- View device information such as device name, model number, firmware version, hardware version and serial number. Rename device.
- Transfer data from your Kestrel 5 Series device wirelessly via the Bluetooth dongle or with a USB cable.
- Archive data logs.
- Export data logs in csv format for viewing and analysis in spreadsheets.
Example Screen Shots
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Easily connect your Kestrel to the application using bluetooth. |
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Manage your Kestrel: change its name, download data, and/or update your unit. |
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Export and analyze your data. |
Kestrel Firmware:
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
How to Update Kestrel 5000 Series Firmware with Windows
(Size: 573.5 KB)
Tutorial on how to update your Kestrel 5000 series firmware using LiNK for Windows.
Support Documents for all Kestrels
Kestrel 5 Series Downloads
Kestrel Firmware Installer for Windows
(Size: 16 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for Windows
Kestrel Firmware Update Files for OSX
(Size: 14 MB)
Kestrel Firmware Version 1.49 Update Installer for OSX. Please see included directions as this process has changed.
Device Compatibility:
- Firmware: LiNK is currently compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
Kestrel Compatibility:
- Kestrel 5000 Environmental Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5100 Racing Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5200 Professional Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker with LiNK
- Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel Sportsman Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Ballistics Weather Meter with LiNK
- Kestrel 5700 Elite Weather Meter with Applied Ballistics with LiNK
Bluetooth Support:
Kestrel 5 Series Troubleshooting Documents
K5 LiNK for Windows Bluegiga Dongle Help
(Size: 5 MB)
Troubleshooting Bluetooth Dongle Issues with the Kestrel 5000 Series Models and LiNK for Windows.