the custom enclosure earns its keep here. built in standoffs, camera pockets, and sensor pods make more sense than a generic foam box when the whole payload is 491 grams, and it's useful that the insulation test is reported as mixed rather than oversold. after the near-landing loss, i'd mostly want a clearer single-track recovery plan next.

UpLink
Custom high-altitude balloon payload with live image and telemetry transmission via LoRa.
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UpLink is a lightweight high-altitude balloon payload featuring a 3D printed enclosure, redundant GPS trackers, and an ESP32-S3 microcontroller. It transmits high-resolution images and live telemetry data from the stratosphere over a LoRa radio link, enabling real-time tracking and data collection during balloon flights. The payload includes custom firmware and hardware design optimized for power efficiency and reliable long-range communication.
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