Because the end goal is to capture atmospheric data and deliver it to those who might assimilate it into a better weather forecast. These units need both location information and environmental information. We have been working with a good friend in Munich who is a wizard!!! He developed these APRS trackers that we are really excited to test. 

In other news, related, but also slightly not.. We launched a kickstarter for leather nose cones that protect your nose from the sun. Check it out. We would love your support, or at least a share with someone who loves the outdoors. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/freeflightlab/leather-nosecone