Pi Zero 2W Drone Payload Logger Kit with Raspberry Pi Zero + Camera
Pi Zero 2W Drone Payload Logger Kit — Turn Your Drone into a Data-Recording Machine
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Turn any quadcopter into a data-gathering platform. This kit packs a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W with BMP280 environmental sensor, NEO-6M GPS, and a Pi camera onto a lightweight payload that records temperature, altitude, position, and full video frames to a microSD card during flight. After landing, a simple Python script overlays the telemetry onto your flight footage, creating professional-grade analysis videos — perfect for drone competitions, final-year projects, or Smart India Hackathon prototypes.
What You'll Build
A standalone drone payload that captures synchronized sensor logs and 1080p video. You'll end up with timestamped data files and video clips that can be merged using provided stitch software, giving you a complete picture of your drone's behaviour in the air.
What You'll Learn
- Interfacing I2C sensors (BMP280) and UART GPS (NEO-6M) with Raspberry Pi
- Capturing and compressing video frames using Pi Camera in Python
- Synchronizing sensor data with video timestamps for post-flight overlay
- Power management with TP4056 and LiPo cell for lightweight payload design
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi Zero 2W | 1 |
| Pi Zero Camera Module | 1 |
| BMP280 | 1 |
| NEO-6M GPS | 1 |
| TP4056 Module | 1 |
| 3.7V LiPo 2000mAh | 1 |
| 40-pin GPIO Header | 1 |
| M-F Wires | 20 |
| MicroSD Card 32GB | 1 |
| Foam Enclosure | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
BTech ECE, EEE, or CSE students working on UAV telemetry or drone competition projects. Also ideal for Smart India Hackathon participants who need a reliable data-collection module, and drone enthusiast clubs at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS Pilani. If you've already built a basic drone and want to add logging capability, this kit provides every component and the exact AI Mentor support to get it airborne—literally.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Your kit includes a QR code to an AI companion trained specifically on the Pi Zero 2W Drone Payload Logger. It can answer wiring questions, debug Python errors, and guide you through sensor calibration. If you prefer a human, our Bengaluru support team is available on WhatsApp.
Will this payload work on any drone?
The logger is self-contained and weighs under 80g. It can be mounted on most quadcopters or fixed-wing drones that can carry a small additional payload. No connection to the flight controller is needed.
How do I stitch the sensor data onto the video?
We provide a Python script that reads the GPS log and BMP280 data, then overlays text and gauges onto each video frame. You can customize the display layout for your project requirements.
Do I need to know how to solder?
The kit includes a soldering iron because the GPIO header needs to be soldered onto the Pi Zero. We guide you through it with step-by-step videos, and it’s a great skill to pick up for any electronics project.
Pi Zero 2W logs BMP280, GPS and camera frames during drone flight. Post-flight data stitched to video.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
- Pi Zero Camera Module
- BMP280
- NEO-6M GPS
- TP4056 Module
- 3.7V LiPo 2000mAh
- 40-pin GPIO Header
- M-F Wires x20
- MicroSD Card 32GB
- Foam Enclosure
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items