Rafe said:
Hand launch and hand catch—no dust in the drone, no damaged props.
Tried it once, now I’m circumcised.
Tried it once and now I’m pregnant. Ask me anything!
Rafe said:
Hand launch and hand catch—no dust in the drone, no damaged props.
This is the way 
Just remember:
- When taking off, don’t face the wind. Stand so the wind pushes the drone away from you.
- When landing, keep your hand flat and let the drone land—don’t try to grab it.
In strong winds, I use the roof of my car or my backpack as a makeshift pad.
No one really likes drone legs 
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I have leg extenders on my Air 2S but only because I use a 360 camera.
I filmed commercial construction for a year. The legs help keep the sensors and gimbal out of gravel, but they’re not much use on grass. I usually launch off my case and hand catch. The legs don’t hurt to have, though.
I used to love the extended legs for clearing plants or uneven ground. But now I just hand launch and catch. It’s worth practicing that, especially keeping your hand steady when catching.
Hand launching is scary but works once you get used to it. Or just use a landing pad if you remember to bring it, that’s my go-to.
Extra weight can affect the drone’s handling and battery life more than you think. It’s in the worst spot, too, where it can make the drone less stable.
They void your warranty and add weight, so I’d say no. But I can see why some people find them useful.
Problem with snap-on landing gear is you usually have to take them off to fold the drone or put it in the case. Not worth the hassle. Just use a landing pad or something like a car mat.
They add drag and weight, which lowers your battery life.
Hand launching would be much more convenient than extended legs.
These add-ons are usually a waste of money. Just hand launch and catch instead.
I had them on a previous drone, and they were more hassle than they were worth. Always having to lay out a landing pad, then pack it up, plus it got dirty. Just more gear to carry around for no real benefit.
Just learn how to hand launch and recover—it’s way easier.
Nope.
I usually launch and land on my car. Either the roof or the hood depending on the situation.
Why add more weight? Just pick a good spot or hand catch.
Gimmick product. No need to buy.
Great for taking off on sand or a beach, but be careful not to crack the landing gear and damage the SDR antenna. Also, remember that every extra bit of gear counts as payload, and there’s a weight limit for the Mavic 3 Pro.
I use a hard case for my drone, and that’s where I always try to take off and land… or at least, I try to! Haha.