Actually, hand catch and launch are something we do ALL the time. We live and travel on a large sailboat, and when launching from the the boat at sea, there simply is not a viable alternative.
We find the H+ to be MUCH easier to launch and catch than the smaller quads. Your hands are much further away from the props, and it is a lot safer for the fingers. My wife much prefers catching the H+ by the landing gear to the Magic Air by the body.
For one person, the launch is tough, but with a bit of contortion it can be done. For two people, it’s a piece of cake. The “Launcher” simply holds the landing gear at arm’s length, the pilot arms the props, and then throttles up. “Launcher” simply lets go of the landing gear when the drone starts to lift. It’s easy.
Catching is even easier. Just grab, and hold on while the pilot powers down. If you feel the need, reach up for it over your head, but that means it is closer to you in a horizontal direction. We don’t worry about it. With a pair of firm hands on the landing gear, it’s not going to go out of control.
Just to be safe, it is a good idea to wear a face shield or goggles just in case something should go pear shaped.