Adding a second camera using a Raspberry Pi Zero

[Multipla Studios]

So Raspberry Pi Zero is powered by Tello battery, isn't it?

Yes, and that's good, because otherwise you would need an extra battery which adds more weight, so in the End it doesn't make a difference.

 

[Multipla Studios]

I doubt this...

The Raspberry Pi has got one included, of course only digital, it says it somewhere in the specs

 

[spamaro]

The Raspberry Pi has got one included, of course only digital, it says it somewhere in the specs

Hi, did you finally have success with that mod ? Would you agree to upload a video ? I am very curious to see the result...

 

[Multipla Studios]

Hi, did you finally have success with that mod ? Would you agree to upload a video ? I am very curious to see the result...

Very sadly not. It literally rained every day and was storming or I was ill. One day it was nice weather, and I tried it, but it somehow didn't record...
But as soon as it's good weather and I'm not ill anymore, I will do it!

 

[FishHead]

I came quite interested to see the results, how did it go?

 

[Kitarolivier]

Any news here ?

 

[Jedrzej]

You can use Zero without pins to lower it's weight - Raspberry have resellers in some countries, so base model (without pin connectors) cost only 5$.
Also try putting some custom cables to reduce lift disturbance on usb connector side (it might be causing a lot of instabilities during the flight).
Additionally, if you need more stable video, try to remove protectors - they reduce performance a lot, especially with windy weather.
I'm finishing my own setup with some extra features, will keep you guys posted.

 

[Jedrzej]

My version. I have problem with power, custom micro USB cable without data (and with id trace connected to ground) will not provide enough power to go pass booting the camera (this is a stock raspberry pi camera v1.3).