Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
How good is the Shark Byte digital FPV system for backyard freestyle? I'm about to find out! SPOILER: It's AWESOME! Click "Show More" for links and additional information.
You can also follow me on Instagram to see what I'm up to. I post pretty often these day:
instagram.com/mrshutterbug
Want to help support this channel? Simply bookmark any of these links and use them when you shop for FPV gear. Each time you make a purchase, they will give me a small commission. It is totally free for you and it helps me get parts for future projects. Thanks!
Banggood: bit.ly/2OVcf1r
BETAFPV: bit.ly/betafpv-shutterbug
GetFPV: bit.ly/2Ot4q2K
Heli-Nation: bit.ly/heli-nation
Related Videos You Might Enjoy:
- My DJI "Digitooth" build: youtu.be/vDBbhD3a55Y
- My review of the Happymodel Crux 3: youtu.be/d8LiEtV77Ag
- My 33 gram 1S Babytooth build: youtu.be/obns6k1xhIc
- My 19 gram 1S "NanoBug": youtu.be/dKAU1N68UOE
- How to fix the motor direction and mapping when mounting the FC in a different orientation: youtu.be/Aoy9-_ja7Pw
Getting Started with Shark Byte:
- Any FPV goggles or display with HDMI input. I have Fat Shark HDO2.
- FatShark Shark Byte RX5.1 Receiver Module: bit.ly/3acLQ9O
- Two SMA antennas of your choice to go on top of the RX. They should be RHCP to match the patch antennas that are built-in.
Parts I Recommend (not exactly what I used):
- Shark Byte TX5S.1 single board digital VTX: bit.ly/2PW8eNR
- Runcam Nano HD Camera: bit.ly/3e1GgIp
or Foxeer Digisight V2 (I have not used it, but it is another option): bit.ly/32iNcLD
- 55mm MIPI Cable (shorter than the one that comes with the camera): bit.ly/3uR8Rqv
- FPVCycle Babytooth 3" Frame (2mm thick version): bit.ly/2Q3zEBi
- FPVCycle 13mm 7700KV Motors (if you can find them in stock): bit.ly/2XWcOvQ
OR Happymodel 1202.5 6400KV Motors (what I used here): bit.ly/3wZFdkG
OR other motor with similar size and KV.
- BetaFPV 12A F405 Whoop AIO. It is light and has good features. It also has motor plugs, which you could use or remove: bit.ly/3acAjr5
OR BetaFPV 20A F405 Toothpick AIO for an even easier and more robust build: bit.ly/3mPbiqR
- Gemfan 3018 2-blade props (1.5mm shaft or 2mm shaft depending on your motors): bit.ly/2T9KkNW
or Gemfan 3016 3-blade props (these fly smoother, but they have less power for pulling out of dives): bit.ly/36REC7a
- RHCP Singularity Antenna with U.FL (I recommend not using the "short" one. It is harder to get a good antenna placement): bit.ly/3uMgi2e
- Crossfire Nano Receiver (or receiver of your choice): bit.ly/3mO7ZAa
- Crossfire Minimoral T V2 Antenna (or whatever goes with your receiver): bit.ly/3dhfmx0
- Velcro Cable Ties for battery strap: amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6
- Cloth Tape: amazon.com/gp/product/B01NA8TIJ5
- M2 x 4mm motor screws (titanium or steel)
- M2 x 15mm stack screws (titanium or steel)
- Thin foam battery pad helps it stay put:
Flight Times:
The main flight in this video used a GNB 300mah 80C 2S Battery. When flying fast hard freestyle like this I typically get:
- 300mAh 2S = 3 minutes
- 450mAh 2S = 4-5 minutes
- 550mAh 2S = 5 minutes+
Canopy STL Files:
thingiverse.com/thing:4829635
Betaflight 4.2.8 Tune:
set gyro_lowpass2_hz = 375
set dyn_lpf_gyro_min_hz = 300
set dyn_lpf_gyro_max_hz = 750
set dshot_idle_value = 700
set dshot_bidir = ON
set motor_pwm_protocol = DSHOT300
set motor_poles = 12
set yaw_motors_reversed = ON
set pid_process_denom = 4
profile 0
set dyn_lpf_dterm_min_hz = 105
set dyn_lpf_dterm_max_hz = 255
set dyn_lpf_dterm_curve_expo = 7
set dterm_lowpass2_hz = 225
set vbat_pid_gain = ON
set iterm_relax_cutoff = 20
set yaw_lowpass_hz = 100
set throttle_boost = 7
set throttle_boost_cutoff = 25
set p_pitch = 55
set d_pitch = 39
set f_pitch = 124
set p_roll = 50
set d_roll = 36
set f_roll = 117
set p_yaw = 54
set f_yaw = 117
set d_min_roll = 0
set d_min_pitch = 0
set ff_spike_limit = 70
set ff_smooth_factor = 20
Bluejay ESC Tune:
- PWM = 24kHz
- Startup Power = 1061 min, 1243 max (equivalent to a single value of 1.25 in BLHeli_S)
- Motor Timing = Medium High
Music:
- "Funny Stories" by Roman Senyk Music (licensed)
- "Action Trailer" by Roman Senyk Music (licensed)
- "Burlesque Heartache" by RKVC (YouTube audio library)
How good is the Shark Byte digital FPV system for backyard freestyle? I'm about to find out! SPOILER: It's AWESOME! Click "Show More" for links and additional information.
You can also follow me on Instagram to see what I'm up to. I post pretty often these day:
instagram.com/mrshutterbug
Want to help support this channel? Simply bookmark any of these links and use them when you shop for FPV gear. Each time you make a purchase, they will give me a small commission. It is totally free for you and it helps me get parts for future projects. Thanks!
Banggood: bit.ly/2OVcf1r
BETAFPV: bit.ly/betafpv-shutterbug
GetFPV: bit.ly/2Ot4q2K
Heli-Nation: bit.ly/heli-nation
Related Videos You Might Enjoy:
- My DJI "Digitooth" build: youtu.be/vDBbhD3a55Y
- My review of the Happymodel Crux 3: youtu.be/d8LiEtV77Ag
- My 33 gram 1S Babytooth build: youtu.be/obns6k1xhIc
- My 19 gram 1S "NanoBug": youtu.be/dKAU1N68UOE
- How to fix the motor direction and mapping when mounting the FC in a different orientation: youtu.be/Aoy9-_ja7Pw
Getting Started with Shark Byte:
- Any FPV goggles or display with HDMI input. I have Fat Shark HDO2.
- FatShark Shark Byte RX5.1 Receiver Module: bit.ly/3acLQ9O
- Two SMA antennas of your choice to go on top of the RX. They should be RHCP to match the patch antennas that are built-in.
Parts I Recommend (not exactly what I used):
- Shark Byte TX5S.1 single board digital VTX: bit.ly/2PW8eNR
- Runcam Nano HD Camera: bit.ly/3e1GgIp
or Foxeer Digisight V2 (I have not used it, but it is another option): bit.ly/32iNcLD
- 55mm MIPI Cable (shorter than the one that comes with the camera): bit.ly/3uR8Rqv
- FPVCycle Babytooth 3" Frame (2mm thick version): bit.ly/2Q3zEBi
- FPVCycle 13mm 7700KV Motors (if you can find them in stock): bit.ly/2XWcOvQ
OR Happymodel 1202.5 6400KV Motors (what I used here): bit.ly/3wZFdkG
OR other motor with similar size and KV.
- BetaFPV 12A F405 Whoop AIO. It is light and has good features. It also has motor plugs, which you could use or remove: bit.ly/3acAjr5
OR BetaFPV 20A F405 Toothpick AIO for an even easier and more robust build: bit.ly/3mPbiqR
- Gemfan 3018 2-blade props (1.5mm shaft or 2mm shaft depending on your motors): bit.ly/2T9KkNW
or Gemfan 3016 3-blade props (these fly smoother, but they have less power for pulling out of dives): bit.ly/36REC7a
- RHCP Singularity Antenna with U.FL (I recommend not using the "short" one. It is harder to get a good antenna placement): bit.ly/3uMgi2e
- Crossfire Nano Receiver (or receiver of your choice): bit.ly/3mO7ZAa
- Crossfire Minimoral T V2 Antenna (or whatever goes with your receiver): bit.ly/3dhfmx0
- Velcro Cable Ties for battery strap: amazon.com/dp/B001E1Y5O6
- Cloth Tape: amazon.com/gp/product/B01NA8TIJ5
- M2 x 4mm motor screws (titanium or steel)
- M2 x 15mm stack screws (titanium or steel)
- Thin foam battery pad helps it stay put:
Flight Times:
The main flight in this video used a GNB 300mah 80C 2S Battery. When flying fast hard freestyle like this I typically get:
- 300mAh 2S = 3 minutes
- 450mAh 2S = 4-5 minutes
- 550mAh 2S = 5 minutes+
Canopy STL Files:
thingiverse.com/thing:4829635
Betaflight 4.2.8 Tune:
set gyro_lowpass2_hz = 375
set dyn_lpf_gyro_min_hz = 300
set dyn_lpf_gyro_max_hz = 750
set dshot_idle_value = 700
set dshot_bidir = ON
set motor_pwm_protocol = DSHOT300
set motor_poles = 12
set yaw_motors_reversed = ON
set pid_process_denom = 4
profile 0
set dyn_lpf_dterm_min_hz = 105
set dyn_lpf_dterm_max_hz = 255
set dyn_lpf_dterm_curve_expo = 7
set dterm_lowpass2_hz = 225
set vbat_pid_gain = ON
set iterm_relax_cutoff = 20
set yaw_lowpass_hz = 100
set throttle_boost = 7
set throttle_boost_cutoff = 25
set p_pitch = 55
set d_pitch = 39
set f_pitch = 124
set p_roll = 50
set d_roll = 36
set f_roll = 117
set p_yaw = 54
set f_yaw = 117
set d_min_roll = 0
set d_min_pitch = 0
set ff_spike_limit = 70
set ff_smooth_factor = 20
Bluejay ESC Tune:
- PWM = 24kHz
- Startup Power = 1061 min, 1243 max (equivalent to a single value of 1.25 in BLHeli_S)
- Motor Timing = Medium High
Music:
- "Funny Stories" by Roman Senyk Music (licensed)
- "Action Trailer" by Roman Senyk Music (licensed)
- "Burlesque Heartache" by RKVC (YouTube audio library)
