FatShark Shark Byte 2 is finally here. Was it worth the wait? 

I'm so broke from buying fpv stuff. I need to stop and enjoy what I got. I have what people call a impulse buy problem.

Fatshark finally delivering on that VHS quality we've been waiting for

“Know it all” aka JB is underrated!!! He’s not really underrated in our community. But you know what I mean. Us as enthusiasts wouldn’t be where we are with out him. JB is free gold! Thanks buddy for your past years of free knowledge and easily available! 👍🏻 Rock on JB! Appreciate.

I've held off from DJI waiting for this, and I'm sooo glad it's here; to be honest, I'm going with the Shark Byte simply because I don't like DJI's proprietary approach to everything; FPV has always been a real open-source environment, you could choose whatever components you wanted. Not so with DJI, it's their way or nothing, and I don't like that. Plus I already have good enough googles, it's a no-brainer for me.

I'm glad I invested in the DJI system when I did 14 months ago; that's what I think after watching this video.

That outro was hilarious!!! My wife was sitting next to me and her face was priceless! Calm nerd talk to frantic panting is quite a dramatic switch.

I love how you extended the music into your intro, that was awesome! I also wanted to say your flying has gotten very good bud, i know you have had doubts about it in the past but i want to say it really has gotten very good. Badass review as always, thank you!

The way the music matches with the sun flickering at 2:22 is so satisfying

Great review, it felt like a well told story especially the narration at the start. Great work.

The one-way communication has its advantages. No inbuilt range-limit, no RF emission from the goggles.

Thanks for the video Josh. Your quality and delivery is gold. When I saw the first FPV pilots at the local park they dropped your name as a place to learn it all. I'm glad they did. That was 3+ years ago

Thank you Josh, love your thinking and your opinion on fpv. I love your balance and honesty. It’s so hard making decisions when we have no shops or guidance in this sport.

Great review, I got the answers I needed. I've been looking at DJI alot in the recent months but I have huge issues with their company and the registration process and such. Plus the size of the VTX is more appealing to me compared to the DJI. I just cant justify buying DJI when I just bought goggles recently.

I love the ‘talking over the lawnmower’ part. Like a nice version of ‘chopper talk’ ;)

Great review, I appreciate the testing you did

Great inteo and review, thanks Joshua. I think it looks pretty good, it's great to see Fatshark sticking with it. We're finally getting other options, we all win.

Finally! Will wait for the final version and probably get one. Thank you for your sincerity.

Love my DJI goggles, but with this being able to hook up to a monitor it might be nice to have on hand.

Dang bro, this is definitely a great video. Been wanting to see more info on this product. Quite a few people on DroneNation have been waiting on this release. Thanks for taking the time an making this review.

OMG! Loved the outro. Great video JB

Man that into had me emotionally PUMPED! JB your a legend! And I love the spooky ending.

I'm going with shark byte over dji just because I love my hdo2's. Great video as usual!

Great video Joshua! Thanks for the update and great information about Fat shark!

Thanks for the thorough and entertaining review as per usual 😍♥️🔥

Looking forward to seeing how this improves moving forward. I have 4 DJI setups but I flew analog before that long enough that I still enjoy the familiarity of a full OSD, the fit, fov and weight of my HDOs and the performance from my smaller quads that simply cannot be converted to digital. I will likely wait to see who gets smaller digital components to market first before investing in any more digital components at all. Barring any smashy smashy of course :)

The other day I was flying with My fat shark attitudes and run cam and I was just blown away at how great my image was. Now granted it was a big open field but I try to tell myself I don't need much better than this. They really looked good

Comprehensive review! thanks for doing it and helping me to select DJI for HD, I do own HDO and Dom3

I love the pureness of this system. The multipathing is a reminder of how awesome it can be.

I've been searching "shark byte" with a 1 day filter like 4 times a day just waiting on someone who goes in depth to review this. The anticipation has been killing me! Thanks for getting this up!

Great overview of Shark Byte. I own HDO2's and this looks like a good option for me. I'd like to see more proximity flying, see how it does going through your trees, can we more easily see branches vs analog. Happy flying Joshua 🤓

Very fair and well made review! I love the intro and how the whole video looks. It is very special and apart from the other videos. I am sure that this system has a great future ahead. Camera companies and VTX manufacturers will start releasing products for it. I already wish they would release a micro cam with a bit a larger sensor and I am sure that we will see even further improvements. This system was a step I took to carry me over the scraggle season (winter) and most likely to the next DJI hardware update. Then I will do a new evaluation, which direction I will take. Thanks for the review! ✌️

Great review as always!!! Covering all the bases, I can't wait to see the non-beta version...

The HDMI out is the main draw for me, I prefer to fly with a display. That being said the image from the DJI looks far superior.

I’m definitely planning to pick these up once they’re back in stock again. DJI goggles don’t have a wide enough IPD setting for me, and I already own HDO2 goggles. Can’t wait for the next time they come in stock. Here’s hoping they develop a 1W or 1200mW module with great range. That would be amazing.

Tks for the review Josh, waiting for this long time ago :D

Great video Josh , thanks for the upload.

Great result! They managed to do digital with the quality of analog !! 😁

Great, we have choice, analog, shark byte and DJI! I am personally waiting the end of 2021 for DJI V2. I know I am missing out but my wallet is happy!

Gotta see how this flies on your three packs freestyle videos. Great review, thanks for the info👌🏻

Thanks Joshua for a cool review like always! It sure will be an interesting 2021 year, I think there will be soon more players on the market coming with HD solutions. Really hyped about the time up front. 😊

some additional things to think about... I have this and can confirm that in testing it does seem to play nice with others and doesn't stomp on your fellow analogue pilots, also it works directly with the laprf 8 way timer using the standard raceband channels and it has a usable hdmi out for spotting. Does it look as pretty as dji? No. does it address the issues dji has for racing? Yes this can only get better and I'm so happy that there is a working alternative to the dji system. *also the dvr seem to be a bit crappy which is a shame so its not really showing the full experience that you get in the goggles.

it looks like analog, but with pixels

Definitely dont plan on jumping in now, but glad there is competition and look forward to the future of non-DJI digital FPV!

This new fatshark digital system looks so amazing. I actually held off buying the DJI system because I was hoping that they would make a fatshark version. But this is a bonus because I can use them with my existing goggles. Thanks JB for making great content. Your such a big figure in this community. “I definitely learned something today”!👍🏽

DJI unarguably has the best image. I'm still pretty exited for the Shark Byte, though!

Will this system work well with the screen and resolution of the Fatshark HD3’s? Or do you need HDO 2’s to get a nice high def image?

Yeah, focus adjustment on the Attitude V6, lovely!

Narration at the beginning was top notch. Love it

Can't wait to get one.. this is perfect for my flying and budget..

The DJI system is much more advanced, here the results are evident. Paying to upgrade your fatshark doesn't pay. I prefer to have the whole DJI system, I have sold everything analog, thanks for your video!

Very good review, and very excellent job. Hats off. May I suggest one more thing. When doing range test, place screen in front of quad and play one of your recent fly in it, I think it would be easy for Tx to retransmit same frame if there is no change between frames. Hope i do make sense. Keep it up, JB. Keep safe and looking to learn some new.

I took a screen shot of each digital option where you were on top of the hill. NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER which one wins for image quality. One looks like HD footage, the other like an analogue DVR at low bitrate and resolution. Thanks for the video, my mind is made.

Too expensive and not good enough. Can't afford DJIs and fly micros as well as 5", I'll stay on my HDO2 analogue. Feel kinda gutted. Fatshark aren't doing themselves any favours and seem to have roundly lost the race. Thanks Joshua, you're a legend.

8:27 - The wiggle is useful for people who tilt their head forward when flying

Thanks Josh. Good to the point review. We’ll see how it progresses in the future. I likes

Loved tractor-cam! Official testing equipment! 👌🤣. Great assessment.

Mom that funny man with the spikey blind fold is outside talking to himself on a lawnmower again

With my old eyes, I dig that you can wear dji over eyeglasses. I figure Fatshark digital will look the same as analog to me (w/o glasses).

Great review Josh I love this system already have hdo2s but should I wait a little to see if it gets a little more refined and I have antennas so really just 250 I need to spend . Oh and I don't like dji as a company. I do like the form factor better with this

What an intro! Nice job Joshua! :)

Well I'm definitely not regretting my DJI purchase.

Oh, boy, I thought the intro video is an old analog dvr to show the difference between the past and the present.

Nice! I love the lawnmower range test!

Great video! Loved the intro!

YAY! Someone finally released an HD system for drones that I would be willing to buy!

It's nearly as good as my 1.2g analogue link, but of course I can spank it for range too... Stayed for the Halloween ending, that was funny..

Awesome video. Keep on living your dreams.

Thanks JB, for this review. Could you tell us, are the standard patch antennas RHCP or LHCP? In other words, do we mount RHCP or LHCP omni's? And is this system compatibel with the previous ByteShark receiver (Transformer screen Vrx)?

First thought is that the haze in the camera reminds me of the nebula camera!

I'm quite torn. On one hand I already have HDO2 goggles (Which I really like) and the variable latency of the DJI system bugs me but I can't ignore that image quality difference, the extra visibility of trees and powerlines. (And from the point of view of cost I missed the initial discount on Shark Byte so the value difference isn't huge when I consider the money I already have in my goggles) I think I'm going to have to wait until early next year to see if DJI come out with anything new. It's worth noting that, at least in my opinion, DJI is really a camera company at heart with a specialisation in aerial filming. I'm not sure if others would agree or disagree with me on that but that's how I've always seen them so it's no surprise that a high bar has been set to be beaten.

Sweet! I'll definitely be grabbing one!

I've been waiting for a digital module, but this is actually kind of cool as you can stick it on any goggles with hdmi in and keep your analog module in for your analog rigs while you transition.

It looks better than most analog cameras (image quality. But that may depend a lot on the particular camera), but not a night and day difference. I'm just glad there's starting to be some legitimate competition. It looks worthwhile.

Thanks for sharing, JB. But to answer your question... lol, no, just no. 😆 Awww.... didn't test the Shart Bite in "stock condition" without omni's on the goggles or the VTX. "Beta" isn't a "feature" such that "we can make it better"... it's who wants to pay money for an unfinished product, test it for us, and we may pull the plug on service/spares/parts/support at anytime. Ouch, $250 for the "promotional Beta version" plus 3x omni's, so $300 plus $500 HDO2/Orqa goggles. Ugh. Sure you "can" use this with any HDMI-ready goggle... however, it will look like crud unless the goggles can at least do 720p/60. This is only a temporary band-aid solution for people who already have one of those two top-tier-priced goggles (not "analog goggles" as those prices don't even include the $150 Rapidfire module and two antennas). $210 for the production video receiver, missing 2 antennas ($20-$40 for decent/better omni's) that looks like an afterthought added to $500 goggles, instead of $529 DJI goggles (frequently on sale for less). Nah. $90 for a a VTX without antenna, doesn't record 1080p, maxes out at 720/60, has video breakup, has no aluminum heatsink/enclosure, etc. instead of $80-$99 for Vista/Air Unit. Nah. Guessing $50 for the camera, as the top analog cams are $40'ish, rather than a 1080p/60 and 720p/120 camera for $60. Nah. Hard pass on all that. Why would you spend all that money to "convert all of your quads" when you could spend the same or less on Vista kits and get way better video quality and user friendliness? Doesn't make any sense. Just noticed that you talked about the 8 channels, which sound EXACTLY like a CLONE of DJI's channels and frequencies, including the channel order... then go on to say "ANOTHER major difference is that ShartBite is a video receiver only...."

The fact that they have that "whoop" style board in the works makes it more attractive to me as I mostly fly micros. Also paring it to my existing goggles is very attractive when it come to budget. I'm looking forward to seeing how it develops going forward.

Thanks for the review been waiting for this,looks a little better then analog but I'm sure there will be alot of improvements,dont know if this has a mic on our even if that's possible with digital,but definitely the hdmi cord blocks the audio plug on the goggles,hopefully they will get that worked out.thanks again Joshua stay safe.

Yes, this is exactly what I want. Or at least it looks like it is well on its way there. If they are gonna open source it enough to have Foxeer cameras, TBS VTX and True-D modules then the sky's the limit;-)

I'll be honest i dont see this getting any better... DJI just have more money to throw at it. We need a CHEAPER alternative to both. Cheers JB for the honest review.

Competition will only help. Very happy to see this

Thanks again JB ! These Digital goggles are a great technological improvement by the two goggle companies by giving the pilots better in flight viewing whatever goggle people go with this technology is so exciting and increases the overall fpv experience for us pilots lets get some more companies jumping on the bandwagon (Skyzone are you paying attention ?) i cannot wait to see what comes next ? 👍😎

Did you mention the power output DJI was set to and I missed it? I assume 700mw?

Honestly this looks like the footage out of the caddx nebula v2. I replaced my nebula already with full size cameras... Can't really say I like this.

Competition is good for the consumer. That in and of itself is good. Looking forward to DJI, Fatshark and hopefully others to continue to push the technology envelope to help benefit this awesome hobby.

I enjoyed this, I can see my future upgrades forming in the light of a fuzzy analogue tunnel

seems like a perfect upgrade for people that haven't already gone all in with dji, which is most pilots. myself included.

Undeniably DJI has the best quality picture. However having DJI looking over my shoulder every time I fly is not a selling point. Save $ stay analog.

A step in the right direction. The form factor is good I see this getting better in time. I love my HDO2 goggles

By far my favorite "after the video" outro 🤣🤣🤣

Yep just right for me and my 16x9 Dom3s ,can’t afford £800.00 for the whole dji setup,£300.00 BARGIN!! Bring it on !,, Thanks

It only takes the first 3 seconds of this video to answer that question in terms of image quality. On the other hand, Fatshark probably doesn't have as close ties to the Chinese government as DJI.

Haha, that ending... Your a champ, Joshua

Nice review! Thanks

I think this system is gonna shine in the race and whoops world. 5” world is gonna be a tough fight.

I like the test but we really need something like a metronome ticking away to show how the latency and brake up is really effecting the video. 🥃cheers🍻

I'm new to quads I have been flying the ET 125 for a little over a month using FatShark Recon V3 and using a Jumper t18. I just got an Iflight Cidora SL5 6s and I put a Crossfire receiver on it and Crossfire on my Jumper T18 I also put a GPS on the Cidora. If I upgrade to the Shark Byte will I still be able to have all the GPS data and the other data like Ma used on my OSD? I love your videos Mr.Bardwell. I fly at your house on LiftOff LOL. You got a new subscriber here.

Good to see some competition for DJI, regular goggles didn't work well with my eyes so I'm happy to have the DJI system and goggles.

looks like analog but without a lot of static lol DJI is REAL HD

the standard hdmi out is HUGE. This alone makes it beat the DJI system for me.

The Frequencies used are exactly the same as the DJI system uses and I am happy with this decision from FS.

19:26 How do you think this would compare with quadversity on the Skyzon Sky04x? I heard you can use two of their steadyview modules. You could use that immersionRC patch antenna, and then some good omnis as well maybe on the other module?