FatShark 101 Drone Manual V2

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FIRST FPV FLIGHTS

Now it’s time to don the goggles and start ying FPV (or First

Person View). Many pilots nd ying in FPV easier because yaw

simply changes the view on the goggles and forward, back, left and

right move relative to that view. Either way, it’s important to take

your time to learn basic movements (above) before you begin this

section.

Power the headset on rst, and check the band for other users

before powering up the quadcopter. If necessary, select an open

channel on the aircraft and headset.

IMPORTANT: Wait for other pilots to land before powering on.

The transmitter will output a video signal which could impair

another user’s video reception and cause a crash. Only select video

frequencies and verify there is no interference when there is nobody

ying.

Before you begin, keep these tips in mind:

• In ight, apply measured, deliberate movements of the control

sticks; do not jam the controls to the limits. The controls will

respond proportionally, move them a little bit and the response

will be slow, move them aggressively and the response will be

fast.

• For the rst ights, all ying should take place in the beginner

mode (with the left switch up or away from the pilot).

In advanced ying modes the Shark Quad will y more

aggressively, limiting the ecacy of this training program.

• Avoid applying throttle movement aggresively up or down,

which will cause the quad to rise or plummet sinusoidally.

Get accustomed to carefully managing throttle 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, y a few extra batteries.

Step 1: Short Hops and Yaw Control

First FPV ights while wearing the goggles should concentrate

on simple takeos and landings between two xed points with

minimal yaw movement.

1. Set two racing gates at on a smooth surface approximately

six feet apart and directly in front of one another in a line with

the pilot. Place the Shark Quad in the center of the closest gate,

pointed at the other gate.

2. Put on the goggles and ensure that you are receiving a strong

signal.

3. Take o, try to hold an altitude of one foot or so and press

forward on the pitch to y towards the other gate.

4. After landing in the second gate, give the quadcopter a little bit

of throttle and use the yaw control to spin the quad back facing

the other gate.

5. Take o and repeat the process.

Step 2: Longer Hops

Now try making the same ights over a longer distance.

1. Attempt to pick up a little more speed while still maintaining

full control.

2. Do not go faster than you can control, you need to be able to

slow down and land under control in the other gate.

Step 3: Flying a Circuit and Landing

Now let’s combine yaw and ight.

1. Leave one gate out at on the ground in the center of the ight

area. Place the quadcopter in the gate and put on the goggles.

2. Take o, and y away from the gate then make a wide

coordinated turn to one side using a little of both yaw and roll

to y through the turn. Steer with yaw; shift sideways with roll.

3. Keep moving forward in the turn until you complete a circle

around the ight area.