great landing! simplicity and directness. Allows take-off in mud, grass, sand and other uneven or muddy terrain that would otherwise be dangerous to the drone's legs/camera/air intake systems. Most drones go through a quick gimbal calibration process upon launch. , uneven ground/grass/snow, etc. can prevent a successful calibration. Propellers can also be damaged by weeds/grass/rocks surrounding the drone during launch. These landing pads help create a level surface for the drone. In addition, the bright colors, reflective stripes and patterns applied to the pad help the aircraft recognize the pad for more accurate automatic return home. Fold it right and put it back in your pocket, but it doesn't matter. Good luck and happy flying!