It is better to start manually because before it shifts to full speed, it will spin up and so on until it is released. This prevents roror paddle collisions during quick start.A lot of us tried different things to try and keep this from happening way back in july\August of 2018. Some even tried slow-mo video to capture what was happening. Others made models from Cad programs. LOL it was getting pretty technical in the posts. A lot of damage comes from sand and actually grass blowing up and hitting the edge of the props. This is why I either use a landing pad or hand launch. I was never a fan of hand launching but now it is my favorite way to launch.
Yes but only one brand that Parrot recommended when we could not get props here in Canada. They were the Anbee 16pcs Propeller Props Blades. Never had a problem with them at all. My OEM props broke the first winter I used the Anafi sending my Anafi up in a tree all winter long. So to me there is no difference.And anyone flying with cheaper "chinese" props ?
After I threw a prop on the original set, I ordered some from Anbee. I few of them were a little still stiff to rotate but they worked ok. After the big 1.6.5 crash I ordered a double set from Tineer - the black and white ones. They're almost all stiff too, but I wonder if that makes any difference. I took it for a flight and couldn't tell any difference.