I'm looking for an Arduino Beetle and ultimate gps or other gps setup for a falconry transmitter project. I want to keep the setup as small, light weight, and functional as possible.
I'm new to all this and hardware is the first step. The other piece of hardware would be something to protect it from from weather and light impact without adding much bulk or weight.
Are you sure? What evidence have you that he is not using an off brand clone? Why are they not asking DFRobot for support? Rather than Arduino, a totally different company with nothing to do with the product they have bought?
Depending on how much you want to spend on your own homebrew setup and your own electronics skills, there may be some mileage in looking at the AdaFruit feather boards.
Weighs 5.5g
Weighs just under 9g
That's around $60. I've not used either module so can't comment on their suitability.