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OPERATION OF THE WIRELESS VIDEO SYSTEM

Video frequencies for this product operate on 5.8GHz bands. 

The available frequencies are divided up into five frequency 
groups, called bands. Each band has eight channels on it. These 

bands also overlap and use the same frequency range so it’s not 

recommended to fly on multiple bands when in a group.

Only one video transmitter can occupy a channel at any 
given time. If more than one transmitter is transmitting on a 

frequency, if there is a user on an overlapping channel from 
another band or if there is outside interference, video reception 

can be disrupted. 

The Fat Shark Recon headset works on all five bands. The Shark 
Quad uses the two most popular bands; Fat Shark band (FS) 

and Raceband.

HEADSET OPERATION

The Recon Headset can be charged with the built-in charger by 

connecting a micro USB power supply to the port on the side of 

the goggles. 

Slide the 5-way button left and right or forward and back for 
brightness and contrast adjustment.

Press and hold the 5-way button to access the menu, and then 
use the 5-way button to navigate menu options. Press the 5-way 

button to make menu selections.

Tap the 5-way button to scan for the strongest channel on your 
band.

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Tap the channel buttons to manually change frequencies

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Press and hold the channel buttons to change bands

Band

Channel/ Frequency (MHz)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

A*

5865

5845

5825

5805

5785

5765

5745

5725

B*

5733

5752

5771

5790

5809

5828

5847

5866

E*

5705

5685

5665

5645

5885

5905

5925

5945

FS

5740

5760

5780

5800

5820

5840

5860

5880

R

5658

5695

5732

5769

5806

5843

5880

5917

*Video frequencies available on the headset, but not on the 

Shark Quad.

CHANGING THE VIDEO FREQUENCY ON THE SHARK QUAD

The small button on the left side of the Shark Quad  labeled 

CHANNEL will change the video frequency and band. 

Changing the Frequency

A short press of the CHANNEL button will change to the next 

channel. Scroll through channels until a suitable image is shown 
on the Recon goggles.

Changing the Band

Press and hold the Channel button to  change the band.

The Shark Quad will flash the blue LED next to the Channel 

button twice to indicate Raceband.

The Shark Quad will flash the blue LED 

next to the Channel button three 
times to indicate Fat Shark band.

USB Charge Port

Power Switch

2600mAh  

18650 Li-Ion 

Battery

BOTTOM VIEW

Antenna  

Connector

5-Way Button

Channel Buttons

TOP VIEW

Summary of Contents for 101

Page 1: ...DRONE TRAINING SYSTEM ONLINE MANUAL V 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...E simulator access and FREE AMA membership 3 months of insurance IMPORTANT Always fly with a spotter NOTE The Shark Quad flies without GPS stablization some during flight is normal For more information visit fatshark com training BEFORE YOU BEGIN Fat Shark recommends all beginner pilots initially start training with a simulator to get comfortable with the mehanics of flight Use the controller and ...

Page 3: ...and because the aircraft will rotate at a constant rate equal to how far the control stick is moved NOTE The 101 system flies without GPS stabilization some DRIFT during flight is normal MOTOR START STOP SWITCH Begin with the motor start stop switch in the upward position After powering on the radio and Shark quad flip the switch down to turn the motors on The throttle must be in the low position ...

Page 4: ...fespan of the LiPo battery Damage to a LiPo battery is permanent and irreversible LiPo Batteries that have been drawn too low during use are not covered under the manufacturer s warranty RC FLIGHT CONTROLS EXPECTED LIMITS OF THE Shark Quad The Fat Shark 101 is capable of flying indoor or out at ranges up to approximately 100 feet 30meters away from the operator The range is heavily dependent on di...

Page 5: ... use the 5 way button to navigate menu options Press the 5 way button to make menu selections Tap the 5 way button to scan for the strongest channel on your band Tap the channel buttons to manually change frequencies Press and hold the channel buttons to change bands Band Channel Frequency MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 E 570...

Page 6: ...e not comfortable with a certain step fly a few extra batteries Step 1 Hover Training 1 Each battery delivered with the Shark Quad comes with a tether wrapped around it For this step tie the end of the string to a water bottle power on the quadcopter and radio and set the quadcopter on the ground behind the water bottle 2 With your left hand advance the throttle to make the quadcopter rise into th...

Page 7: ...d into the air and apply a small amount of forward pressure on the pitch to cause the quad to tip forward and fly toward the other race gate 3 Release the forward pitch control to level the aircraft A slight amount of back pressure for a brief moment will help slow the forward speed 4 Once above the second gate reduce the throttle only slightly and attempt to land the aircraft in the center of the...

Page 8: ...eep the Shark Quad pointed away from the pilot at all times 2 Focus on maintaining specific altitudes and maintaining control at all times with slow controlled flight not speed 3 Practice take offs and landings from forward flight focusing on deliberate measured control inputs Before moving on you should know how to balance throttle demands to maintain altitude and consistent speed during flight a...

Page 9: ...rottle to manage a controlled rise or decent Each step in this guide is intended to be performed with at least one complete battery Take your time and if you re not comfortable with a certain step fly a few extra batteries Step 1 Short Hops and Yaw Control First FPV flights while wearing the goggles should concentrate on simple takeoffs and landings between two fixed points with minimal yaw moveme...

Page 10: ...fly through the gates instead of around them 2 Add more gates set up flags and start to put up challenges or fly through tunnels or around obstacles If you got this far you should be ready to start racing Step 7 Advanced Fight Modes To access advanced flight mode flip the flight mode switch down In these modes the aircraft will not self level Be prepared to balance the controls for level flight no...

Page 11: ...ch frequency has different advantages and disadvantages and different legalities worldwide For the vast majority of hobbyists 2 4GHz control is the right choice and will have sufficient range with sufficient bandwidth to enable 100 aircraft to fly at the same time Be sure to research legal operation locally before transmitting Common frequencies for video 5 8 GHz is the most common frequency for F...

Page 12: ...ring flight Oscillations of different frequencies and magnitude indicate different issues with setup Oscillations are a normal part of the tuning PID tuning process as the limits of the gain values are explored Oscillations can also result from an operator over controlling a vehicle and can happen in cars airplanes helicopters or virtually any control system when the operator starts to chase the c...

Page 13: ...ith both units in binding mode the systems should automatically pair within seconds The heartbeat of the shark will change pattern to reflect this but be advised it may happen quickly 5 No other indication will show that the radio and quadcopter are bound To test the bind power off the entire system then turn everything back on At this point try testing the ARM switch on the top right corner of th...

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