Quick answer: In our field test, it took roughly 6 to 8 minutes for a drone operator flying a DJI Mini 5 Pro with autotracking and altitude scans to locate someone wearing the Stalker Alder Leaf Suit — and the only reason he succeeded at all was catching a glimpse of exposed skin on the face when zoomed in close. The suit itself blended into the tree line well enough that the operator couldn't get a lock from altitude and had to drop low and zoom in just to start picking anything out. By his own admission, a balaclava would have kept the hide intact entirely.
The Setup
The rules were simple. One person hides in the field wearing the Stalker Alder Leaf Suit, straight off the shelf. The drone operator scans the field at various elevations. The drone was a DJI Mini 5 Pro — a compact drone with a 1" CMOS sensor, 4K/60fps video, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
The Result: 6 to 8 Minutes, and Even Then It Was Close
From altitude, the drone operator had real difficulty locating anything. He had to drop the drone significantly lower just to start seeing anything resembling a person-shaped target, then zoom in tight. Even then it took several more minutes before he caught what turned out to be exposed skin — a face.
What Actually Gave It Away
It wasn't the suit. It wasn't movement. The hide was broken by exposed skin against deep green foliage. The drone operator said it plainly: if the hider had been wearing a balaclava, he wouldn't have been able to see him at all.
The Fix
The Stalker Alder Leaf Suit handled the body. The missing piece was the Stalker Alder Balaclava — same pattern, built to cover the face and neck. Also available in Brown Oak.
Rounding out the kit: Stalker Alder Crafted Gloves (also in Brown Oak) — hands are the other exposed piece that gets overlooked.
How Hard Was It, Really?
- From altitude: a solid 10. Could not pick anything out from above.
- After dropping altitude and zooming in: roughly 7 to 8. Still difficult — but ultimately beatable once skin became visible.
Watch the Full Test
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