Sean,
I don't know the electronic particulars but it apparently de-senses the receiver to some degree. i bound my receiver in the normal way and did not remember to remove the bind plug. I took off and flew around close and trimmed the airplane (My BVM Electra jet). I then flew out a way and totally lost control. The plane crashed in the woods. I retrieved what was left and could find nothing wrong other that the bright orange labeled bind plug still on the charge port.
I have flown this plane several times with no problems. I now believe they put the "remove before use" ribbon on for a reason.
John S.