DJI Phantom 3 Camera Lens Hood - Parasoley is designed to prevent light from hitting the front element of the lens from the side - reducing contrast and creating flare. Images taken with a lens hood installed can have richer colors and deeper saturation.
Secondarily, a lens hood is used to protect the lens. The damage that can be prevented varies from a fingerprinted bezel (a minor inconvenience) to a broken bezel (potentially a major expense - and lost images / downtime). Lens hoods are generally strong and protrude a certain distance from the lens. Accidental touches and scratches on the front are reduced simply because the glass is harder to reach with the cap in place. Some impact protection is achieved by having a sacrificial part that takes the hit.
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