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MerlinL14 Posted at 2016-12-20 17:59
I'm in the same school of thought as Ciro, prop guards can not only save injury to an animal or humans you get too close to, but also save the props if concentrating that hard on the video footage you forget about low lying branches etc. I have the snap on/off guards and use them when ever I fly close to people, trees or animals (if I ever get the opportunity like this deer). If your prop guards are causing your P3S to flip over then you are the problem not the guards, or is your observation just hearsay and you have never fitted or flown with them?
I own them an have flown with them. I wouldn't use them except indoors either. I have to agree with him.
They make the bird much more susceptible to wind drift, add weight therefore reducing flight time, and if you need them because you might stick your fingers in the props I advise to A: Be more careful, or B: Take up another hobby.
I'll add that it's also not unheard of to catch a prop guard on a descent therefore hanging the bird or driving the guard into the prop anyway. |
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