Have been planning to hand catch my Phantom using Simon Newton's (Pull-Up's) method:
begins at 3:54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T21LrlYWH_o
Then I saw this video of the guy's arm getting gashes as he reached for the Phantom.
Simon's method differs in that
1) He stays at a distance from the Phantom.
2) Moves the Phantom into position slowly.
3) The Phantom hovers - away from Simon and higher than Simon
4) Simon approaches with full awareness of the Phantom's movements - , making sure the Phantom remains stabilized.
5) Reaches his hand UP and OUTWARD (away from his head) to grasp the Landing Gear.
6) As Simon continues to hold the Phantom up and as far away as possible, he moves throttle to zero position, and waits the 3 seconds for motors to shut down.
When watching the injured guy's video - everything happened very quickly. I didn't see him waiting for the Phantom to hover. He just brought it towards himself at waist level or below, and reached.
Simon's method appears safe - as long as there is no wind.