Recently, Fat Shark released a new product that we wouldn’t normally expect from it — a ready-to-fly FPV racer kit complete with its own entry-level FPV headset. Although Fat Shark has always been synonymous with FPV, this is the first time the brand has released an FPV racer.
As its name suggests, the Fat Shark 101 is aimed at beginners who are just starting out in the hobby of FPV flying. The kit comes with a quadcopter, remote controller, 2 batteries and an FPV headset — everything you need to start FPV flying.
It even comes with two extra brushed motors — a nice touch considering how quick brushed motors get worn out.
Product Highlights
- Ready-to-fly FPV kit for beginners which includes a quadcopter, remote controller and 5.8G 32- channel FPV headset.
- Brushed motors
- 2 extra brushed motors included
- Quadcopter frame with shark theme
- 2 batteries included
- Batteries can be charged via USB cables
One key feature of the 101 is it’s canopy which comes in the distinct shape of a shark. It even has its own shark tail and fin — making it look like a Great White with four propellers. It may not seem much but that shark theme really sets the 101 apart from its rivals in a market that’s crowded with plenty of affordable entry-level FPV racer kits. At about $350, the 101 has a rather steep price when compared to other ready-to-fly FPV kits such as the DLFPV 1060 which costs less than $100.
But while the 1060 costs almost three times less, it has a much smaller diagonal motor size and doesn’t come with an FPV headset which the 101 does. Speaking of FPV headsets, the 101 features Fat Sharks most affordable FPV headset ever — the Fat Shark Recon.
The Recon may not be as advanced as Fat Shark’s other offerings when it comes to FPV goggles, but it sure was designed to be cost effective and suited to beginners.
Another key feature is that every 101 owner will get free DRL drone simulator access and a three-month provisional membership at the Academy of Model Aeronautics which is the largest governing body for model aircraft and drones in the United States.