{"product_id":"esp32-drone-altimeter-kit-build-a-ble-health-tag-for-drones","title":"ESP32 Drone Altimeter Kit: Build a BLE Health Tag for Drones","description":"\u003ch1\u003eESP32 Drone Altimeter Kit: Build a BLE Health Tag for Continuous Drone Monitoring\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLE-based health monitoring \u0026amp; telemetry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a tiny, battery-powered BLE tag that clips onto your drone and broadcasts live SpO2 and altitude readings. This isn't a display-on-phone project - it's a standalone wireless beacon that any nearby device can pick up, no pairing needed. Perfect for drone pilots who want to monitor altitude and pilot health without taking their eyes off the flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight, self-contained BLE beacon that reads heart rate and blood oxygen via the MAX30102 sensor, measures barometric altitude with the BMP280, and advertises both metrics as standard BLE health data. Powered by an ESP32-C3 Super Mini and a coin cell, it fits in a matchbox-sized enclosure. Mount it on a racing drone, monitor pilot vitals, and log altitude excursions wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface I2C sensors (MAX30102 and BMP280) with an ESP32 microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgram BLE advertising packets to broadcast health telemetry services without an app\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptimise power consumption for coin-cell operation on a wearable\/drone tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssemble a compact soldered prototype on a PCB board and enclose it for flight mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-C3 Super Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAX30102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMP280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR2032 Holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7k? Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS Enclosure Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part works with 3.3V, I2C addresses clash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system, no address conflicts, ready firmware templates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for CBSE plus-two students building electronics projects for board practicals, B.Tech ECE second-year students working on wearable health devices, and Smart India Hackathon teams needing a wireless telemetry prototype. ATL tinkerers who have moved beyond Arduino basics will love the BLE challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion via the QR code - it guides you step-by-step through soldering, wiring, and code. If you need a human, our WhatsApp team replies within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this tag on a non-drone project, like a fitness band?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The BLE advertising of SpO2 and altitude works on any 3.3V battery setup; just change the enclosure. The skills translate directly to wearable health monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a smartphone app to read the data?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The tag advertises standard BLE service UUIDs - any BLE scanner app or nRF Connect will display SpO2 and altitude without custom software. You can also log data on a laptop with a BLE dongle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat range can I expect from the BLE broadcast?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the built-in chip antenna on the ESP32-C3 Super Mini, you'll get around 10-30 metres in open air, ideal for line-of-sight drone monitoring. 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