Raspberry Pi Zero Drone GPS Navigator Kit: Build a Flight Logger That Records Coordinates to CSV Every 30 Seconds

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Transform any drone into a flight data recorder that captures precise GPS coordinates. This kit pairs a Raspberry Pi Zero W with a NEO-6M GPS module over UART, using Python to log latitude, longitude, and time to a CSV file on the SD card every 30 seconds. Ideal for documenting STEM projects, creating flight path visualizations for college hackathons, or teaching students how GPS receivers communicate with single-board computers, it turns a raw GPS signal into a shareable dataset in hours.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a compact GPS logging module powered by the Pi Zero, with the NEO-6M connected via GPIO header. The Python script listens for NMEA sentences, parses the GPS fix, and appends a timestamped entry to a CSV file. Mount this module on any drone with a 5V supply and you'll have a complete flight log — ready to map in Google Sheets, analyze in Excel, or use as proof-of-concept for drone delivery route tracking.

What You'll Learn

• Interface a NEO-6M GPS module using UART serial communication on Raspberry Pi Zero W
• Write Python scripts to parse NMEA sentences and extract latitude, longitude, and time
• Log sensor data to a CSV file with proper timestamp formatting for easy analysis
• Troubleshoot GPIO connections, baud rate mismatches, and GPS fix acquisition

Kit Contents

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Who This Kit Is For

CBSE Class 11-12 students building computer science or physics projects get a ready-to-assemble GPS data logger with clear code, perfect for board practicals. B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates prototyping at Smart India Hackathon can add live telemetry logging to their drone entry. ATL Tinkering Lab coordinators and hobby clubs at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS will find the intermediate challenge ideal for teaching embedded Python and sensor integration.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every 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.