Falconry, Hawking & Pigeons
Track the flight performance of your hunting falcon, hawk, or even pigeons. AltimeterThree's Raptor mode captures maximum altitude and flight profiles for performance analysis and breeding selection.
Flight performance analysis
The Raptor mode in AltimeterThree is specifically designed for tracking bird flight. Whether you're working with hunting falcons, racing pigeons, or high-flying tumblers, you get the altitude data you need for performance evaluation and breeding decisions.
- Maximum altitude achieved during flight
- Complete altitude profile showing climb patterns
- Flight duration tracking
- Lightweight design suitable for leg attachment
- Export to spreadsheet for detailed analysis
- Compare flights over time to track training progress
Real-world results
Falconers, pigeon breeders, and bird enthusiasts around the world use AltimeterThree to document their birds' flight performance.
868 meters with homing pigeons
Peter Berger documented flights to 868 meters with his high-flying pigeons, using AltimeterThree for flight performance analysis following Jürgen von Ramin's pioneering work.
549 meters documented
Jürgen von Ramin recorded a pigeon flight reaching 549 meters, demonstrating the precision of AltimeterThree for documenting bird flight capabilities.
Kite training visualization
One popular training technique uses a kite with bait attached, raising it gradually to teach the falcon to climb higher on each stoop. AltimeterThree captures this progression beautifully.
The stair-step altitude profile tells the story: each plateau is the falcon circling while the trainer raises the kite higher, followed by another climb. This data helps falconers track training progress over weeks and months.
FlightLab for bird analysis
Upload your raptor flights to FlightLab and unlock tools designed for understanding bird flight performance.
Track training progress
Compare flights over days and weeks to see how training affects performance.
Breeding selection
Document flight capabilities for breeding program decisions.
Weather correlation
Overlay flights from different conditions to understand environmental factors.
Designed for birds
AltimeterOne weighs just 0.36 ounces (9.9 grams) and can be tethered to a falcon's leg without affecting flight performance. The rugged ABS construction survives the rigors of field use, and the USB-rechargeable battery means no fumbling with tiny batteries.
- Ultra-lightweight — Won't affect bird flight characteristics
- Tether attachment — Securely attaches to leg jesses
- Rugged construction — Survives outdoor conditions
- Unlimited flight history — Track performance over time
Ready to analyze your flights?
Sync your AltimeterThree flights to FlightLab and start analyzing flight performance.