Only if Indoors.

jiminythompson Posted at 2017-6-21 10:51
Yes, if indoors or in the garden where I'm surrounded by trees, or on the boat (superstructure and aerials).  No, if in a wide open space.

Agreed -- use them all the time indoors or out in the trees.

Use them all of the time indoors.

Always in my backyard. Learned this after hitting a tree and breaking a prop. Twice.

Will use them indoors, no plans to use them outdoors unless the situation demands it

Since it's my first drone, I'm using the prop guards always. Eventually I'll leave them off in open spaces.

Thor1 Posted at 2017-6-21 09:51
i seen someone yesterday at the park flying a spark in over 60kph of wind hahaha, that thing was holding up fairly well but i would never try it. i don't know if the prop guards would make a difference to flying in the wind but i figured it might?

Thor1...

I believe anything that provides additions surface area for the wind to catch will make a difference.

Probably the appropriate question, is how much of a difference?  Is it only a scientific difference, or a real difference?  How perceptible is it?

I don't really fly indoors much, other that to test stuff (hover, checking after updates, etc), but would use them outside if I thought I might come into contact with anything that could harm the blades.  So far, my experience outside has shown me that I probably don't need to use them.

I always bring them with me, but evaluate each time I fly if I think I should put them on.

Cheers....

Todd in Chicago

I used them the first two flights. I forgot to put them on after that and everything went fine. I keep them inside my Spark case so whenever I feel the need I can put them on quickly,

Only indoors, or in areas of heavy vegetation.

Todd in Chicago

Only if I let my sister fly my Spark. The last time I let her and her husband have a go, she nearly flew it into her house. No idea how.

Yes, I always put them on everytime I fly my Spark. Maybe once I become a more experienced pilot I might remove them by then.

Sometimes, definitely when indoors and now around trees.  I clipped a branch last week that would likely have resulted in no prop damage if I had the guards on.

Definitely wanted to have them as a first time pilot. But I have found that they are really nice to have for when I am flying indoors, letting other people try gesture mode (makes them and me feel safer about it), and when I am using active track on a trail / any type of shooting in the woods, forest, tall grass, etc.

I've used mine a few times when flying near objects. Otherwise, no.

Definitely on for me until the RC and me become one with the drone, which is not going to be anytime soon

Never did never will.

I'LL use it indoors and first time flight and won't use it much because it makes the drone heavier and less flight time

Yes... For Now...

Inside is the only time that I use them.

I only use them when flight time isn't an issue as I only get 10 mins with them fitted.

First few flights. Maybe I'll use them again sometime but not in the near future. I did not a willow branch and broke a prop quite easy.

Nope,,no need, only flying outdoors in the fields..

I use them indoors - might prevent damage if SPARK leaves OPTI mode..

I use them on occasions that are the general consensus on this thread. But, I also found out that you cannot use prop guards along with most landing leg extensions if you feel the need to use both.

I always use them- because this is my first drone, and I feel they protect my little Hoverbee from my bad piloting .

I use them when others are around, inside the house, and hand launching. I don’t use them when sport flying at the flying field.

Do use when flying indoors. Clipped a wall and saved the props, twice!

Indoors primarily or similar environment.

Only when flying indoors

Only had my Spark a very few days.  The guards are mounted until I figure things out.  I also ordered a set of 'land in your hand' guards for later on.  In fact, I removed the rotors.  Still trying to sort things out.  Have not yet seen a motor turn.

Only had my Spark a very few days.  The guards are mounted until I figure things out.  I also ordered a set of 'land in your hand' guards for later on.  In fact, I removed the rotors.  Still trying to sort things out.  Have not yet seen a motor turn.

jeffbake Posted at 2017-6-28 06:46
Shouldn't prop guards be used anytime a drone is being flown over or near people? Seems like the ethical and safe thing....

The ethical and safe thing would be to not fly over or near people.

Agree for indoors or flying close to objects they are good to have

I bought the entry level Spark on sale and the controller on sale after the fact.  I wasn't going to buy the guards but I let my son fly the Spark inside and he promptly flew it into the wall just missing himself.  So, Yeah, I might buy them for these occasions.

only indoors!!!

I use them when I fly inside.

Only use them when I'm using gesture control

Like many other people on the thread, I'll use them when I fly indoors.

AirPhoto1.com Posted at 2017-6-21 12:17
I'm probably going to leave them on for a while, and as I gain more experience and confidence in flying - may choose to remove them for greater portability.

Agreed, I am a noob so i will leave them on for a little while.

I use them when I need to. I think that they are mostly necessary, however, when I fly in fields or in the desert, I do not fly with them. They are critical though when you are flying near people or by trees. If a drone hits someone, its gonna hurt. But if that drone crashes into someone blades a turnin` it could hurt someone even more!