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I must be missing something, so I'm hoping someone can help me understand this.
The P4 prop guards from DJI defeat the forward vision system, forcing off the obstacle avoidance system.
I can always turn off obstacle avoidance myself (I don't use it much at all), but what might be the rationale for forcing it off when the prop guards are installed?!
It seems to me, if anything, you're more likely to want the obstacle avoidance features on when you have prop guards installed; you're likely flying in a challenging environment where there's risk of clipping something like a tree.
I often fly in jungle where I need to maneuver around trees and have to find a small hole in the canopy to get above. Sure, you do your best to use your eyes and FPV, but sometimes it's just not possible to avoid clipping a branch and prop guards can make the difference from a little bump and a crash. Sometimes it's a mangrove forest where a crash also means a dip in the water.
I should say (to avoid the anticipated "you should fly in open spaces, always LOS..." replies), I am not flying this way in the US, nor in any country or territory where it is not allowed, and I always get required permits or permission.
Thanks,
Ken
The P4 prop guards from DJI defeat the forward vision system, forcing off the obstacle avoidance system.
I can always turn off obstacle avoidance myself (I don't use it much at all), but what might be the rationale for forcing it off when the prop guards are installed?!
It seems to me, if anything, you're more likely to want the obstacle avoidance features on when you have prop guards installed; you're likely flying in a challenging environment where there's risk of clipping something like a tree.
I often fly in jungle where I need to maneuver around trees and have to find a small hole in the canopy to get above. Sure, you do your best to use your eyes and FPV, but sometimes it's just not possible to avoid clipping a branch and prop guards can make the difference from a little bump and a crash. Sometimes it's a mangrove forest where a crash also means a dip in the water.
I should say (to avoid the anticipated "you should fly in open spaces, always LOS..." replies), I am not flying this way in the US, nor in any country or territory where it is not allowed, and I always get required permits or permission.
Thanks,
Ken