For those of you who want an extremely simple build, I've reduced it to just 5 parts: one 1-megaohm resistor (0805 SMD) one Arduino Pro Mini one Ra-01 LoRa module Male header pins Battery clips See photos.

@emdzej - I'm not sure but it's designed for 3.3v. you have to check the rfm radio for Max input voltage on VCC and io. I think it's 3.3v so you might have to regulate down your lipo battery to this.

@mfalkvidd ahhhhh That answers my question perfectly....i was just dumping it into notepad ++ ill try that first thing in the morning.