Frequently Asked Questions

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No the DROP will not connect with the Kestrel LiNK Ballistics app. The app does not have a ballistic solver in it so you need to have a 2700 or 5700 in order for it to work correctly. However there are other 3rd party apps that will work with the DROP. Here is a list of them: 3rd Party Apps

Please see this guidance for any power issues on the DROP

Troubleshooting a power issue with the Kestrel DROP   (Size: 504.4 KB)

Here is something to try if you DROP all of a sudden will not power up, even with a fresh battery.

Please see our guidance in this tutorial on Accy 1st features:

Tutorial on Accuracy 1st menu options for the Kestrel 5700 Elite   (Size: 2.7 MB)

This is a quick guide that shows you how to use the Accuracy 1st menu options for the Kestrel 5700 Elite (fw 1.35 or higher needed)

Our DROPs use the standard CR2032 battery coin cell which can provide 3-4 months of battery life. If you want, the DROPs can use a CR2050 battery which can get you an extra month or two of battery life, however you will need to change the battery door and purchase a Kestrel 123 battery door for the DROP to make it fit

Please see our guide found here:

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.

Please see this diagram which shows the difference and why drop is always the bigger value

Difference between Max Ord and Bullet Drop   (Size: 199.6 KB)

This diagram shows the difference in the Max Ordinate value and the Bullet Drop value found on the Kestrel 5700.