Utilize small scale durable helium balloons. Very easy and affordable to scale up. Tie together a thousand feet, or more of 750lb parachord. Tether it to a large anchor of concrete, or bolt it down deep into the base of a large stump deep in the woods.

Put the meshtastic device inside of a small travel size waterproof pelican case to protect against the elements. Turn it on and let her fly.

You will need to check on your local laws and regulations to ensure that you are being compliant with air traffic laws. I don't think it should be a problem at that low of an altitude.

This should theoretically improve the line of site and bridge the gap gracefully. Possibly extending it even further. While requiring minimal weekly, or biweekly maintenance for reinflation.

If sourcing helium becomes an issue. Then you can make micro hot air balloons mcguyver style. Utilize the same methods to adapt to the change in deployment method. Then you are solid.

Let me know how everything works out. Hope I could help. Have a wonderful day!

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This is a joke, right?

Nope.

What about wind, thunderstorms and tornadoes

Check the weather reports and the equipment regularly.

Thunderstorms and rain shouldnt be a problem. The pelican case will protect it. Highly doubt it would get struck by lightning. Just make sure what you are sending up is durable and not some fragile dollar store helium balloons. Think weather balloons if budget allows.

Even if it is windy out it will still stay in the air. Try to stay clear of tree lines and power lines. That's why you want high tensile strength so the wind won't affect service.

If there are tornados then bring it back down with you. Run and hide inside. Find shelter. Hold onto your ass. If you make it out alive. Send it back up asap.

This isn't a 99.99% uptime solution. Like many things in life creative solutions to problems that are viable. Will require effort on your part.