Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this live demo, we put the Spec5 Copilot to the ultimate test by extending the range of our Meshtastic mesh network using a drone-mounted node. Flying at 380 feet, we successfully reached other Meshtastic users up to 25 miles away! 🔥
This is my longest Meshtastic range tests so far — showcasing how the Spec5 Copilot can dramatically boost your off-grid communication capabilities using LoRa technology.
➡️ What you'll see in this video:
• Live field testing of the Spec5 Copilot 📡
• Drone-assisted node deployment 🚁
• Real-time communication with other Meshtastic users up to 25 miles away 📶
• Tips on maximizing your Meshtastic range 🔧
💡 Whether you're into off-grid communication, emergency preparedness, ham radio, or just exploring LoRa mesh networks, this video shows what’s possible when you combine the right hardware with creative deployment.
🔗 Learn more about the Spec5 Copilot:👉 specfive.com/products/spec5-copilot?sca_ref=9076059.vUzVXFprruNKBs
💬 Have questions or want to share your longest Meshtastic range? Drop a comment below!
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🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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In this live demo, we put the Spec5 Copilot to the ultimate test by extending the range of our Meshtastic mesh network using a drone-mounted node. Flying at 380 feet, we successfully reached other Meshtastic users up to 25 miles away! 🔥
This is my longest Meshtastic range tests so far — showcasing how the Spec5 Copilot can dramatically boost your off-grid communication capabilities using LoRa technology.
➡️ What you'll see in this video:
• Live field testing of the Spec5 Copilot 📡
• Drone-assisted node deployment 🚁
• Real-time communication with other Meshtastic users up to 25 miles away 📶
• Tips on maximizing your Meshtastic range 🔧
💡 Whether you're into off-grid communication, emergency preparedness, ham radio, or just exploring LoRa mesh networks, this video shows what’s possible when you combine the right hardware with creative deployment.
🔗 Learn more about the Spec5 Copilot:👉 specfive.com/products/spec5-copilot?sca_ref=9076059.vUzVXFprruNKBs
💬 Have questions or want to share your longest Meshtastic range? Drop a comment below!
🔹My Favorite Gear - amazon.com/shop/km4ack
🔹Raspberry Pi Build Guide - tiny.cc/pi4guide
🔹Frequently Asked Questions - tiny.cc/km4ack-faq
🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4acknewsletter
🔹Follow Me
Twitter @km4ack
🔹FREE Get Started Guide - tiny.cc/getstartedguide
🔹Cool Ham Gear - km4ack.com
🔹Support the channel through Patreon - patreon.com/km4ack
🔹Did you just get a raspberry pi and want to hook it up to your radio? Start here youtu.be/E1SEgPFQk4M
Want your raspberry pi to play nice with your ham radio? Are you into digital modes like FT8, JS8Call, FLDIGI, Winlink, APRS, Digipeaters and others? Each week I put out new content showing you exactly what steps to take to get the latest ham radio software on your raspberry pi. Whether you just want to ragchew or are seriously into emergency preparedness, emcomm, or ARES and want to learn all you can about using the raspberry pi to drive your ham radio, this channel has something for you. Be sure to click the subscribe button and ring the bell before heading off. That way you will get notified of all future videos.
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