ANAFI Ai User manual

ANAFI Ai
Robotics for your business
USER GUIDE
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WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
With ANAFI Ai, you have chosen the first IoT*-compatible and 4G flying robot, which you
can use everywhere on the go, anytime.
We strongly recommend you read the following information and instructions thoroughly
before you get ANAFI Ai in the air, to make the most of your first 32-minute flight.
The indispensable prerequisites, on the next pages, will not occupy more than 5 minutes of
your time: ANAFI Ai requires the FreeFlight 7app to fly, and to make sure your drone and
controller are fully up to date with the latest features.
Note that all ecosystem further updates (app, drone, controller) will be packed in future
FreeFlight 7 releases. The ecosystem update procedure will therefore always be the same
as that described in the next pages.
As you discover the world of possibilities that ANAFI Ai opens to you, you will fully
understand the importance of mission planning in your workflow.
Have a great read, and many productive hours flying ANAFI Ai.
* IoT: Internet of Things
USING THIS GUIDE
-Read entirely at least once: it answers most questions that most users encounter
when they discover ANAFI Ai.
-Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates: they will be advertised on all
Parrot websites and social media.
-The Table of contents, starting on page 7, is active. Click a title to access the
corresponding section.
-This online user guide has no index: use [ctrl]-F (Windows) or [command]-F
(Mac) to browse all occurrences of any keyword (flight, settings, photogrammetry,
obstacle avoidance, gimbal, iPhone, photo, ISO, and so on).
ABOUT ANAFI Ai DOCUMENTATION
The present guide completes the documentation of ANAFI Ai, which also consists in:
-ANAFI Ai Flight Safety Guide, available online - www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI Ai and FreeFlight 7release notes, available online – www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI Ai repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s YouTube account.
Always stay alert for all documentation updates.

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PREREQUISITES
You want to put ANAFI Ai to work as soon as possible, so do we. Refer to the
enclosed Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG) if you need illustrated guidance to get
these quick prerequisites out of the way.
1. Wake up the batteries of your ANAFI Ai and Skycontroller 4. Charge the
batteries using the enclosed USB-C to USB-C cables. The batteries’ LEDs start
flashing: they are awake. Let them charge while you read. Parrot recommends you
always run a full charge of the smart batteries of your drone and controller
before flying ANAFI Ai.
2. Flash the following QR code to download FreeFlight 7 on your iOS device:
ANAFI Ai requires FreeFlight 7 to fly. The app will enable you to update your
Parrot Skycontroller 4and ANAFI Ai when you power them on for the first time.
When you have downloaded and installed FreeFlight 7, press the power button of
the Parrot Skycontroller 4and hold it for approximately 3 seconds (until its main
LED turns on in light blue) to power it on.
Press the power button of ANAFI Ai and hold it for approximately 3 seconds (until
the drone’s fan starts turning) to power it on.
Use the enclosed USB-C to Lightning cable to connect your device to the side USB-
C port of the Parrot Skycontroller 4, and install it as shown in the enclosed SQSG.
A prompt appears on your screen, which invites you to allow the communication
between your device and the controller.
3. Tap “Allow”: FreeFlight 7runs.

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If the prompt does not appear on your screen when you connect your device to your
Skycontroller 4 , launch FreeFlight 7 manually, as any other app.
FreeFlight 7 Update screen
4. Follow onscreen instructions to update your ecosystem.
Tap “Software” from the Skycontroller 4 page to launch the update
Skycontroller 4 update in progress

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Tap “Software” from the ANAFI Ai page to launch the update
Tap “Install all”
Update complete
5. Follow onscreen instructions to carry out calibrations if required – refer to the
“Calibrations” section of this guide for further information.
6. All systems are ready for flight.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM!............................................................................................. 3
USING THIS GUIDE..................................................................................................................................... 3
ABOUT ANAFI Ai DOCUMENTATION ........................................................................................................ 3
PREREQUISITES ........................................................................................................................................ 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 7
FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................ 11
About ANAFI Ai ............................................................................................................................ 11
About power lines and pylons ...................................................................................................... 11
About Wi-Fi...................................................................................................................................... 11
About GPS....................................................................................................................................... 11
About 4K video formats ................................................................................................................ 11
About audio recording................................................................................................................... 12
About the smart batteries............................................................................................................. 12
About HDMI..................................................................................................................................... 12
About devices................................................................................................................................. 12
About Parrot.Cloud accounts ...................................................................................................... 12
DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................................................ 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 14
PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 15
PRESENTATION OF ANAFI Ai.............................................................................................................. 16
Ready to store or carry .................................................................................................................. 16
Ready to fly...................................................................................................................................... 16
PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 4.................................................................................. 17
Front................................................................................................................................................. 17
Top.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Bottom ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Right Side ........................................................................................................................................ 18
LED status indicator color codes................................................................................................. 18
Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Parrot Skycontroller 4........................................................................... 19
HDMI video sharing ........................................................................................................................ 19

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4G CONNECTIVITY ................................................................................................................................. 20
About 4G connectivity................................................................................................................... 20
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card................................................................................ 20
Activating the nano SIM card ....................................................................................................... 21
4G flying........................................................................................................................................... 24
OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE .......................................................................................................................... 25
Obstacle avoidance and manual piloting ................................................................................... 25
Obstacle avoidance and automated flights ............................................................................... 26
Obstacle avoidance: screenshots ............................................................................................... 27
CALIBRATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Skycontroller 4............................................................................................................................... 28
Gimbal.............................................................................................................................................. 29
Horizon calibration (exceptional procedure) ............................................................................ 30
Magnetometer calibration ............................................................................................................ 31
Obstacle avoidance ....................................................................................................................... 33
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST.......................................................................................................................... 35
Equipment....................................................................................................................................... 35
Regulations..................................................................................................................................... 35
Flight conditions............................................................................................................................. 35
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................. 36
TAKING OFF............................................................................................................................................ 37
Ground take-off .............................................................................................................................. 37
Hand launch .................................................................................................................................... 37
FLYING ................................................................................................................................................... 38
RETURNING HOME .................................................................................................................................. 39
Precise Home Setting.................................................................................................................... 39
SMART RTH ........................................................................................................................................... 39
Pilot RTH.......................................................................................................................................... 40
LANDING................................................................................................................................................. 41
Hand landing ................................................................................................................................... 41
SMART LIPO BATTERY ........................................................................................................................... 42
Battery removal.............................................................................................................................. 42
Battery installation......................................................................................................................... 42
Battery charging............................................................................................................................. 42
Battery care and safety................................................................................................................. 43

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MEDIA RETRIEVAL ................................................................................................................................... 45
Installing and retrieving the microSD card................................................................................. 45
Retrieving photos and videos....................................................................................................... 45
Compatible microSD cards .......................................................................................................... 45
Direct media retrieval (drone to computer) ............................................................................... 45
FreeFlight 7 Gallery........................................................................................................................ 46
MicroSD card formatting .............................................................................................................. 47
INTRODUCING FREEFLIGHT 7................................................................................................................. 48
Presentation of the HUD ............................................................................................................... 48
HUD Slider Management............................................................................................................... 49
SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................... 51
Quick ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 51
ADVANCED SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................ 52
Behaviour ........................................................................................................................................ 52
Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 53
Geocage .......................................................................................................................................... 53
RTH................................................................................................................................................... 54
Recording ........................................................................................................................................ 55
Connection...................................................................................................................................... 56
VIDEOS,PHOTOS AND PANORAMAS ....................................................................................................... 58
Making videos................................................................................................................................. 58
Taking photos ................................................................................................................................. 60
Creating Panoramas...................................................................................................................... 63
GIMBAL TILT AND ZOOM CONTROLS ....................................................................................................... 66
Gimbal tilt control ........................................................................................................................... 66
Zoom control................................................................................................................................... 66

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ADVANCED IMAGING ............................................................................................................................... 69
Exposure value (EV) ...................................................................................................................... 69
Shutter speed (s)............................................................................................................................ 69
ISO value (ISO)................................................................................................................................ 70
White balance (WB) ....................................................................................................................... 70
Lock AE............................................................................................................................................ 72
Lock AE Touch................................................................................................................................ 72
HDR................................................................................................................................................... 74
P-Log ................................................................................................................................................ 75
PILOTING MODES.................................................................................................................................... 76
Manual flight.................................................................................................................................... 76
Cameraman .................................................................................................................................... 76
Touch & Fly: Waypoint................................................................................................................... 78
Touch & Fly: POI ............................................................................................................................. 79
MISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 81
Flight Plan........................................................................................................................................ 81
Vehicle ............................................................................................................................................. 86
PHOTOGRAMMETRY MISSIONS ............................................................................................................... 87
About photogrammetry ................................................................................................................ 87
Grid ................................................................................................................................................... 88
Double grid ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Orbit.................................................................................................................................................. 89
1-Click............................................................................................................................................... 90
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................... 91
Rebooting all systems ................................................................................................................... 91
Reinstalling FreeFlight 7................................................................................................................ 91
Resetting ANAFI Ai ...................................................................................................................... 91
Resetting the Skycontroller 4 ...................................................................................................... 92
Resetting the smart battery (reminder)...................................................................................... 92

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FOREWORD
About ANAFI Ai
Always transport ANAFI Ai safely stored in its case and always replace its gimbal
protection before storing it in its case.
ANAFI Ai was designed and optimized to fly as is. Parrot therefore strongly
discourages the use of any add-on or accessory which could be mounted on, or
attached to ANAFI Ai (feet extensions, buoys, hulls, etc.). In addition to the
overweight they carry for the drone and its motors, they can indeed magnetically
disturb ANAFI Ai and impair its communications.
About power lines and pylons
Flying close to power installations may impact the behavior of the drone. Always keep
your distances from power installations such as power lines and pylons. Higher
powers carry higher disturbance potential. In any case, never fly closer than 3 m (9 ft)
from a power installation.
About Wi-Fi
Parrot asks you to switch off your smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection when flying
ANAFI Ai with both the Parrot Skycontroller 4 and your phone: with this
configuration, the drone and the controller communicate through ANAFI Ai’s Wi-Fi
network and activating your phone’s Wi-Fi can only result in interferences.
About GPS
ANAFI Ai does not need a satellite – GPS, Glonass, Galileo – synchronization (or fix) to
take off. It can therefore be piloted indoor and through cluttered areas, stabilized by its
onboard sensors.
However, automated and assisted flight modes require both ANAFI Ai and the
FreeFlight 7device synchronization to geocoordinate satellites – the Parrot
Skycontroller 4alone has no geo-positioning capacity.
For this reason, Parrot recommends ANAFI Ai pilots to always set up, start and finish
their automated and assisted flights from wide open areas, as a sports field.
About 4K video formats
4K video formats are professional grade media which may not be read natively by
slower computers. Shoot in 1080p or use a video converter to turn your ANAFI Ai’s
4K videos into a more manageable format (like 1080p) if they do not read properly on
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About audio recording
ANAFI Ai is equipped with a microphone, which enables it to record videos with sound.
The drone’s microphone can be activated or deactivated through the Audio item of the
Quick settings menu of FreeFlight 7 – refer to the “SETTINGS/Quick” section of this guide
for additional information on this menu.
About the smart batteries
As you will find out by reading this guide, the batteries of both ANAFI Ai and the Parrot
Skycontroller 4are smart enough to enter a wintering mode when you are not using them
for ten days in a row. This also means you need to wake them up and charge them
completely before you fly ANAFI Ai for the first time.
About HDMI
The Parrot Skycontroller 4is equipped with a micro-HDMI port, which enables to stream
ANAFI Ai images to a screen or to HDMI goggles. Parrot recommends using a certified
micro-HDMI to HDMI cable (not included in the box) to connect those external pieces of
equipment to the Parrot Skycontroller 4, as uncertified cables could impair the
ecosystem’s Wi-Fi performances.
The packaging of certified HDMI cables displays the following logo:
About devices
In the following pages, the word "device" refers to the iOS smartphone or tablet on which
FreeFlight 7is installed.
About Parrot.Cloud accounts
Parrot strongly recommends that you use your Parrot.Cloud account (or create one if
ANAFI Ai is your first Parrot drone) to let Parrot store your ANAFI Ai flight data. Sharing
your data, even anonymously, benefits the community, as it enables us to improve our
products.
It also directly benefits all identifiable users in case they need to contact Parrot
support teams.

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DISCLAIMER
1. ANAFI Ai IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the
age of 18years.
2. Using ANAFI Ai carries no particular health requirement.
3. BEFORE USING ANAFI Ai:
(A) CAREFULLY READ the user manual and all information and documentation
available on www.parrot.com, which is susceptible to be updated at any time and
without prior notice (hereinafter referred to as "Parrot Documentation"). SPECIAL
ATTENTION must be given to the paragraphs marked with the symbol ;
(B) ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
USE OF DRONES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES (hereinafter referred to as
"Applicable Regulations");
(C) REMEMBER that ANAFI Ai may expose others and yourself to EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or
death.
4. Be aware that videos and photos that are promoted and advertised by Parrot
Drones SAS and its affiliates have been made by and with experienced
professionals and drone pilots. IN CASE OF DOUBT RELATING TO THE USE OF
YOUR ANAFI Ai DRONE AND ITS ACCESSORIES, ALWAYS REFER TO THE
MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE PARROT DOCUMENTATION.
5. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PARROT DRONES SAS,
ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM, OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NON-COMPLIANCE OF PARROT WITH THE
DOCUMENTATION OR THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS BY YOURSELF OR
ANY PERSON USING YOUR ANAFI Ai.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRONE
- Size folded: 304 x 130 x 118 mm
- Size unfolded: 320 x 440 x 118 mm
- Weight: 898 g / 1.98 lb
- Ready to fly in 60 seconds
- Maximum flight time: 32 min
- Maximum horizontal speed: 16 m/s – 34 mph
- Maximum vertical speed: 4 m/s – 9 mph
- Maximum wind resistance: 12.7 m/s – 28.4 mph
- Maximum propeller speed: 10,000 rpm
- Service Ceiling: 5,000 m (above sea level)
- Operating temperatures: -10°C to 40°C
- Dust and rain resistant (IP53)
- Noise emission: 82 dBA at 1 m
- MicroSD and nano SIM card slots
CONNECTIVITY
- Seamless 4G/Wi-Fi switching
- Flies Beyond Visual Line Of Sight
- 1080 p 30 fps live streaming
- No interference near telecom towers
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- Satellite navigation: GPS, Glonass and Galileo
- Vertical camera & Time of Flight
- Barometer and magnetometer
- 2 x 6-axis inertial units (flight and camera)
- 2 x 3-axis accelerometers
- 2 x 3-axis gyroscopes
- Stereoscopic cameras mounted on a 311° rotating
gimbal (-107° to +204°) for obstacle avoidance
- AI trajectory optimization system
- Indoor flight
DRONE SMART BATTERY
- Type: High Density LiPo (262 Wh/kg)
- Capacity: 6800 mAh 4.4 V
- Charging port: USB-C
- Weight: 366 g / 0.81 lb
- Maximum charging power: 45 W
SKYCONTROLLER 4
- Size without terminal: 238 x 147 x 55 mm
- Maximum size: 315 x 147 x 55 mm
- Weight: 606 g / 1.34 lb
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n (Wi-Fi beacon)
- 4G
- Direct video stream resolution: 1080 p
- Battery capacity: 3.350 mAh 7.2 V
- Compatible with all devices up to 8"
- Charges smartphones and tablets
- 2xUSB-C (charging and connecting) ports
- Micro-HDMI port
- Dust resistant (IP5X)
IMAGING SYSTEM
- Sensor: 1/2’’ 48 MP CMOS
- Dynamic range: 14 EV in HDR mode
- Optical LD-ASPH (low dispersion aspheric lens)
- Aperture: f/2.0
- 35 mm focal equivalent: 24 mm
- Depth of field: 4.5 m to ∞
- ISO range: 50 to 6400
- Shutter speed: 1/15 s to 1/10000 s
- Zoom: 6x – lossless: up to 4x (1080 p) & 2x (4K UHD)
- 6-axis stabilization:
- Mechanical: 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
- Electronic (EIS): 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
- Gimbal tilt range: -90° to +90°
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT
- Photogrammetry: grid, double grid, orbit, 1-click
- Flight Plan: multiple Waypoints and Points of Interest
- Cameraman: automatic framing with visual tracking
- Smart RTH: customable return altitude
- Vehicle: flight adapted to controller location reference
CYBERSECURITY
- Zero data shared without user consent
- FIPS140-2 compliant and CC EAL5+ certified
- Secure Elements Strong authentication for 4G
- Digitally signed pictures
- Transparency & Bug bounty continuous security check

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Your ANAFI Ai pack contains:
-ANAFI Ai drone
-1 Parrot Skycontroller 4
-1 smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI Ai
-1 hard case
-1 international USB-PD fast charger
-3 USB-C to USB-C cables (2 long & 1 short – charge and pairing)
-1 short USB-C to Lightning cable (connection to iOS devices)
-1additional set of propeller blades
-1 gimbal protection
-Documentation

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PRESENTATION OF ANAFI Ai
Ready to store or carry
Foldable arms and propellers
Ready to fly
Stereo obstacle avoidance cameras
Charge level LED indicators 180° tilt 4K camera gimbal
Smart battery
USB-C charging port Power button

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PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 4
Front
Detachable Control sticks
RTH Wi-Fi antenna
Power
Status indicator LED
Take-off/Landing Sliding handles
Top
Gimbal tilt trigger Zoom trigger
Optics reset Media recording
Neck strap loops

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Bottom
USB-C charging port HDMI port
Charging status LED
Right Side
USB-C device connection port
Spare control stick (second one on the opposite side)
LED status indicator color codes
When the Parrot Skycontroller 4is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an
instant visual indication:
Flashing green:
Skycontroller 4 update in progress;
Alternating light blue and dark blue:
Connecting to ANAFI Ai;
Flashing light blue:
No drone configured or wrong WPA key;
Steady dark blue:
Connected to ANAFI Ai;
Alternating purple and dark blue:
Autonomous flight in progress;
Alternating red and any other color:
Low battery alert (ANAFI Ai,
Skycontroller 4, or both) or RTH alert.

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Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Parrot Skycontroller 4
This procedure is useful to pair a drone and a controller which have never been paired,
and to restore the lost pairing between a drone and a controller.
1. Check a compatible microSD card is inserted into ANAFI Ai.
2. Power ANAFI Ai on.
3. Power the Parrot Skycontroller 4on.
4. Plug the drone to the side USB-C port of the controller with an USB-C to USB-C
cable.
5. The LED of the Parrot Skycontroller 4flashes briefly in green: it is acknowledging
ANAFI Ai.
6. Wait for synchronization between Parrot Skycontroller 4and ANAFI Ai (steady
dark blue LED on the controller): check that the left trigger of the Parrot
Skycontroller 4activates the drone’s gimbal to ensure the synch is complete.
7. Unplug the controller from the drone.
HDMI video sharing
Use a micro HDMI to HDMI cable to connect the Skycontroller 4to an external screen (or
VR goggles): the screen displays ANAFI Ai’s video stream.
Note that external screens display only the drone’s video stream (and none of the additional
information provided by FreeFlight 7).
In consequence, using an external screen notably enables users to keep an eye on the
drone’s view, even when they navigate FreeFlight 7menus (settings or dashboard).
Reminder: Parrot recommends using a certified micro-HDMI to HDMI cable (not included
in the box) to connect external pieces of equipment to the Skycontroller 4, as uncertified
cables could impair the ecosystem’s Wi-Fi performances.
The packaging of certified HDMI cables displays the following logo:

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4G CONNECTIVITY
About 4G connectivity
4G connectivity opens professional users a wide new world of BVLOS (beyond visual line
of sight) flights. Provided 4G coverage is available, ANAFI Ai has no range limit, other than
that of its battery.
In interference-ridden environments such as urban areas, 4G connectivity also offers an
incomparable robustness of the communications between drone and controller.
By default, as soon as a compatible nano SIM card is inserted in ANAFI Ai and activated,
the Skycontroller 4optimizes its connection with the drone, choosing between Wi-Fi and
4G network, automatically and in real time.
You can choose a different behavior (Wi-Fi priority or 4G priority) from the “Connection”
Advanced Settings of FreeFlight 7– refer to the “ADVANCED SETTINGS / Connection”
section of this guide for additional information.
Temporarily switching this setting to “4G priority” before a flight is a good way
to assess the strength of your 4G connection – select “Wi-Fi priority” then revert
to “Auto” to take off using Wi-Fi.
Be aware that 4G connection and in flight 4G data sharing may generate a charge,
according to the 4G data plan associated to your nano SIM card.
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card
The nano SIM card slot of ANAFI Ai is located on the right side of the drone, under the
“4G” cover. To install the nano SIM card, lift the cover open and insert the nano SIM card
straight into the slot, shortest side first and connectors turned to the back of the drone –
refer to the diagram inside the 4G cover. To retrieve the nano SIM, press the card and
extract it.