I've never used the CSC to land the Phantom. I always land, descending in a controlled fashion. Still, any propeller wash can result in tipping over.
Hi FTTT, I also just purchased the P3 with only minor experience with helis and a Syma X5c-1. The X5 is a nightmare to fly, period. Drifts awful in light winds, you have to constantly correct to keep it steady. I crashed that thing 50 times at least, fortunately it is almost indestructible and still lives today. Back to the P3, so when I spent in excess of 1K for a drone I decided to install the propeller guards. I ordered the kind that are screw on/off but quickly found that for most flights they aren't necessary and are a hassle to get on/off. So I ordered the snap on alternative and they are nice to have. They do slow the bird down and cause a little twitchiness when hovering but when I'm at the beach or in open areas I just pull them off. IMO, get a set, worth the 20 dollars. Happy flying
I had them for my P2, the quick release type which are 2 red and 2 black and I did put them on my new P3P. I found that while practicing down low to the ground, honing orientation skills, flying indoors, and also taking off from wooded areas (like my back yard) they give a sense of security just in case. I've never crashed with them on so don't know how well they would protect the P3P but they do have 'bounce' to them so before breaking so may just save the P3 from a low fall on an arm. I have not noticed any difference in flying time nor of any difference in windy conditions so if it's there it's very slight. They also help for orientation at altitude because the colors stand out against the sky better. After using the quick disconnect type and taking them off, the P3 still fits well in the case without any modification to the foam.
Ok so it's been a few weeks since I posted this and I don't use the guards any longer, I do however like the attaching mount and how it reinforces the motor area. At 125 flights and counting the guards have become obsolete for the reasons others have stated ( show up in video) They were a nice sense of security early on though.
Any time you are around structures or trees, they are a great addition. Take them off when you are in the open and trying to shoot video or pics.
Prop guards are great for:
Prop guards do not make the Phantom unstable or "wobbly" as far as my experience goes. I attach mine for almost every flight regardless of location. They do not get in the way of the camera and they paid for themselves a couple of times when landing. They will prevent damage to your props if you happen to tip over.
