DRAGINO LoRaWAN GPS Gateway HAT for Raspberry Pi 10 Channel SPI UART

Imagine you need a reliable way to send sensor data from a remote field to the cloud, but the network is weak and GPS timing is missing. The DRAGINO LoRaWAN GPS Gateway HAT for Raspberry Pi 10 Channel SPI UART gives you exactly that. It adds LoRaWAN and GPS capabilities to any Raspberry Pi, turning a cheap board into a powerful IoT gateway. If you have struggled with spotty Wi-Fi or costly cellular modules, this HAT solves the problem with low-power long-range radio and precise location data.

DRAGINO LoRaWAN GPS Gateway HAT for Raspberry Pi 10 Channel SPI UART

Many makers and engineers need to collect data from many devices that are far from a router. Without a good gateway, the data never reaches the server and the project fails. This matters because lost data means wasted time, money, and missed insights. The DRAGINO HAT solves the issue by providing ten LoRa channels, a built-in GPS receiver, and simple SPI/UART connections. Plug it onto a Raspberry Pi, attach the antennas, and you have a ready-to-use gateway that works in cities, farms, or factories.

Usages of DRAGINO

You can use this HAT to build a smart-city air-quality monitor that sends readings over LoRaWAN to a central server. Farmers can attach soil-moisture sensors and get real-time maps of field conditions thanks to the GPS tag. Logistics teams can track pallets in a warehouse without Wi-Fi, using the gateway as a local hub. Home-automation hobbyists can link door sensors and temperature probes to a cloud dashboard, all with one tiny board.

Benefits

• Long-range LoRa communication lets you reach devices up to several kilometers away.
• Built-in GPS gives accurate time stamps and location for every packet.
• Low power draw (5 V, 1 A) keeps your Raspberry Pi running on small power supplies.
• Ten independent channels let you separate traffic and avoid interference.
• Easy plug-and-play design reduces wiring time and installation errors.

Key Features

• 10 LoRa channels using SPI interface.
• GPS module accessed via UART.
• Two SMA antenna ports (one for LoRa, one for GPS).
• Compact size: 80 60 20 mm.
• Lightweight at only 35 g.
• Includes brass mounting cylinders, screws, and nuts.
• Glue-stick LoRa antenna for 868 / 470 / 915 MHz bands.
• Active GPS antenna for reliable satellite lock.
• Power input 5 V, 1 A, compatible with standard Raspberry Pi power supplies.
• Supports smart-city, agriculture, logistics, home automation, smart metering, and factory IoT projects.

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