Hello from the Hoosier Heartland, Bentron.
I don't see a video but most birds are just curious but I've read that seagulls can be a pain.
What do you expect from a flying rat? Lol.
I fly with the prop guards on as it makes the Spark easier to see during the flight and appear larger so maybe a bird would be intimidated by it.
Also, if a bird did nudge the Spark, it may hit the guards and not the props, keeping it airborne.
Worst case is that you have a bird strike, taking it out, and the guards may absorb and dissipate the impact with the ground like an Indy car smashing a wall.
Keep in mind, Sport Mode on the remote is your friend if you need to get the heck out of a situation fast.
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