Parrot ANAFI Ai User manual

ANAFI Ai
FreeFlight 7 User Guide
Version: 7.7.1.1
Updated: December 21, 2023

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Documentation changelog
This section details the major changes to Parrot’s technical documentation since the previous
update.
What changed
Where
Maximum take-off mass (MTOM) value updated
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Technical specifications updated to include MTOM, Smart battery
and Skycontroller charge time, battery life, total average voltage,
and operating frequencies. Maximum service ceiling value corrected.
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Flying chapter images updated.
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Flight plan chapter updated.
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Various icons added to improve clarity.
Throughout document
Hyperlinks added to different relevant chapters.
Throughout document
ANAFI Ai documentation
This guide completes the documentation of ANAFI Ai, which also consists of the:
-ANAFI Ai Flight Safety Guide, available online –www.parrot.com
-ANAFI Ai and FreeFlight 7 release notes, available online –www.parrot.com
-ANAFI Ai repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s Youtube account.
Read the Flight Safety Guide provided with the ANAFI Ai to have complementary information about
safety, operational limitations, for use and maintenance of the drone. Always verify that you are
using the latest version of the User Guide on parrot.com/en/support/anafi-ai.

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About this user guide
Parrot recommends that you read the following user guide thoroughly before your first flight.
ANAFI Ai requires the FreeFlight 7 app to fly, and to ensure that your drone and controller are fully
up-to-date with the latest features.
Note: All future ecosystem 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
following pages.
This guide is specific to a single drone configuration, consisting of:
oThe ANAFI Ai drone.
oThe Parrot Skycontroller 4.
oThe FreeFlight 7 flight application.
-Read entirely at least once. It answers most questions that most users encounter when they
use ANAFI Ai.
-Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates. Updates are advertised on all Parrot
websites and social media. These updates are mandatory and must be systematically
performed prior to any flight to ensure maximum performance and safety.
-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, etc).

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Prerequisites
Refer to the enclosed Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG) if you require illustrated guidance to get the
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 to flash, indicating that 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. Scan the following QR code to download the latest version of FreeFlight 7 available
on your iOS device. ANAFI Ai requires FreeFlight 7 to fly. The app enables you to update your
Parrot Skycontroller 4 and ANAFI Ai with the latest software version when you power them
on for the first time.
The fully secure piloting software of ANAFI Ai, FreeFlight 7, guarantees the integrity of data
exchanges for the full ecosystem, and manages updates (piloting software, drone, remote control).
When the download and install of FreeFlight 7 is complete, press the Power button of the Parrot
Skycontroller 4 and hold it for approximately 3 seconds to power it on. The main LED turns light blue.
Press the Push label of the gimbal protection with your thumb and position a finger on each side of
the gimbal to lift the gimbal protection away.
Press the Power button of ANAFI Ai and hold it for approximately 3 seconds to power it on. The
drone’s fan starts to turn.
Warning: The battery is updated automatically to version 7.5 during its first boot. Do not unplug the
battery while LEDs are flashing.
Use the enclosed USB-C to Lightning cable to connect your device to the right-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 communication between your device
and the controller.

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3. Tap Allow to run FreeFlight 7.
Note: If the prompt does not appear on your screen when you connect your device to your
Skycontroller 4, tap the app icon to launch FreeFlight 7 manually.
You need to update your drone and controller before taking off.
4. Tap Update and follow the onscreen instructions to update your ecosystem. Begin with the
controller update.
5. Tap Software on the Skycontroller 4 page to launch the update.
A circular green progress bar indicates that the update is under way. This operation takes a few
minutes.
6. Continue with the drone update. Tap Software on the ANAFI Ai page to launch the update.
7. Tap Install all.
8. Tap Ok when the update is complete.
9. Follow the onscreen instructions to perform calibrations if required. Refer to the
“Calibrations” section for more information.
All systems are ready for flight.

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Table of contents
Documentation changelog ...........................2
ANAFI Ai documentation............................................2
About this user guide...................................3
Prerequisites ...............................................4
Table of contents.........................................6
Foreword ....................................................8
About ANAFI Ai...........................................................8
ANAFI Ai ecosystem ................................................... 8
Overhead power lines and pylons.............................. 8
Radiation Fields ..........................................................8
Wi-Fi ...........................................................................8
GPS .............................................................................8
4K video formats ........................................................9
Audio recording..........................................................9
ANAFI Ai smart batteries............................................ 9
HDMI .......................................................................... 9
Devices .......................................................................9
Parrot.Cloud accounts................................................ 9
Information related to Privacy Rights ........................ 9
Disclaimer .................................................10
Technical specifications .............................11
Package contents ..................................................... 12
Presentation of ANAFI Ai ...........................13
LEDs and assistance lights ........................................14
Presentation of Skycontroller 4..................15
LED Status indicator color codes .............................. 17
Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Skycontroller 4 .......................17
HDMI video sharing..................................................17
GPS receiver compatibility ....................................... 18
4G Connectivity .........................................19
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card ............. 19
Activating the nano SIM card ...................................20
Data sharing and User accounts .................22
Anonymous sharing (default option) ....................... 22
Private mode (zero data).......................................... 23
Parrot.Cloud account & Full sharing......................... 23
PIX4D account ..........................................................25
Obstacle avoidance ...................................26
Obstacle avoidance and manual piloting ................. 26
Obstacle avoidance and automated flights ............. 27
Calibrations .............................................. 28
Skycontroller 4 calibration ....................................... 28
Gimbal calibration.................................................... 29
Correct horizon calibration (exceptional procedure)29
Magnetometer calibration....................................... 30
Obstacle avoidance calibration................................ 30
Pre-flight checklist .................................... 32
Transport & handling ............................................... 32
Equipment ............................................................... 32
Regulations .............................................................. 32
Flight conditions ...................................................... 32
Getting started ......................................... 33
Taking off ................................................. 34
Ground take-off ....................................................... 34
Hand launch............................................................. 34
Flying........................................................ 35
Returning home: Smart RTH...................... 36
Low battery Smart RTH............................................ 36
Ecosystem link loss Smart RTH................................. 36
Pilot Smart RTH........................................................ 37
Landing..................................................... 38
Hand landing............................................................ 38
Smart LiPo Battery .................................... 40
Battery removal ....................................................... 40
Battery installation .................................................. 40
Battery charging....................................................... 40
Battery care and safety............................................ 41
Battery state of health............................................. 42
Battery gauge update .............................................. 43
Media retrieval ......................................... 44
Installing and retrieving the microSD card............... 44
Retrieving photos and videos .................................. 44
Compatible microSD cards....................................... 44
Direct media retrieval (drone to PC)........................ 44
FreeFlight 7 Gallery.................................................. 45
MicroSD card formatting ......................................... 45
Introducing FreeFlight 7 ............................ 46
Presentation of the HUD.......................................... 46
HUD Slider Management ......................................... 47

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Settings.....................................................48
Quick ........................................................................ 48
Controls.................................................................... 48
Advanced.................................................................. 48
Videos, Photos and Panoramas..................54
Making videos ..........................................................54
Taking photos........................................................... 55
Creating Panoramas ................................................. 57
Media Metadata....................................................... 59
Gimbal tilt and zoom controls ....................60
Gimbal tilt control ....................................................60
Zoom control............................................................60
Advanced imaging .....................................63
Exposure value (EV).................................................. 63
Shutter speed (s) ......................................................64
ISO value (ISO)..........................................................64
White balance (WB) ................................................. 64
Lock AE .....................................................................66
Lock AE Touch .......................................................... 66
HDR .......................................................................... 67
P-Log.........................................................................69
Missions....................................................70
Missions: Piloting .....................................................70
Missions: Photogrammetry ...................................... 70
Missions: Flight Plan.................................................74
Missions: Cameraman.............................................. 78
Missions: Vehicle ..................................................... 80
Missions: Touch & Fly .............................................. 85
Flight logs and projects management ........ 89
Flight logs................................................................. 89
Projects .................................................................... 90
Maintenance and Troubleshooting............ 92
Changing propeller blades ....................................... 92
Rebooting all systems .............................................. 93
Reinstalling FreeFlight 7........................................... 93
Resetting ANAFI Ai ................................................... 93
Turn-off ANAFI Ai ..................................................... 93
Resetting the Skycontroller 4................................... 94
Resetting the smart battery (reminder)................... 94
Recover ANAFI Ai ..................................................... 94
4G connectivity issues.............................................. 95
Drone end of service life .......................................... 96
Appendix 1: Operational Checklist............. 97
Update & calibration................................................ 97
Parrot Skycontroller 4 & Anafi Ai OFF...................... 97
Parrot Skycontroller 4 & Anafi Ai ON ....................... 97
Before Take-off ........................................................ 97
After Take-off........................................................... 98
Before landing.......................................................... 98
After landing ............................................................ 98

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Foreword
About ANAFI Ai
ANAFI Ai was designed and optimized to fly as is. Parrot 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.).
Accessories impose extra weight on the drone and its motors. Electronic accessories may also interfere
with the drones’ communications.
Important: The maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of ANAFI Ai is 1,170 g (2.58 lb). If you equip your
drone with an accessory, it can drastically reduce its autonomy.
Warning: Do not alter the center of gravity of the drone.
Always transport ANAFI Ai safely stored in its case. Always reposition the gimbal protection before
storing the drone in its case.
ANAFI Ai ecosystem
In the following pages, the word "ecosystem" refers to the drone (ANAFI Ai), its controller
(Skycontroller 4) and the FreeFlight 7 flying app.
Overhead power lines and pylons
Flying close to power installations may impact the behavior of the drone. Higher voltage and/or current
creates higher electromagnetic interference, which can affect the drones’ communications.
Warning: Do not fly within 3 m (9 ft) of a power installation.
Radiation Fields
The proximity of high intensity radiation field may impact the behavior of the drone, for example,
airport radar.
Warning:
•Do not fly within 500m of a high intensity radar beam.
•Do not fly within 50m of a radar installation.
Wi-Fi
Parrot recommends that you switch off your smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection when flying ANAFI Ai
with both the Parrot Skycontroller 4 and your phone. When smartphone Wi-Fi is switched off, the
drone and the controller communicate through ANAFI Ai’s Wi-Fi network. Activating your
smartphone’s Wi-Fi may result in interference.
GPS
ANAFI Ai does not require a satellite synchronization, or fix, to take off (for example, GPS, Glonass,
Galileo). It can therefore be piloted indoors and through cluttered areas, stabilized by its onboard
sensors.
However, automated and assisted flight modes require both ANAFI Ai and the FreeFlight 7 device
synchronization to geocoordinate satellites. The Parrot Skycontroller 4 alone has no geo-positioning
capacity.
Parrot recommends ANAFI Ai pilots to always set up, start and finish their automated and assisted
flights from wide open areas, such as a sports field.

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4K video formats
4K video formats are professional grade media which may not be read natively by slower computers.
If the media do not read properly on your equipment, shoot in 1080p or use a video converter to
turn your ANAFI Ai’s 4K videos into a more manageable format, such as 1080p.
Audio recording
ANAFI Ai is equipped with a microphone 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 for more information.
ANAFI Ai smart batteries
ANAFI Ai and the Parrot Skycontroller 4 batteries enter a wintering mode when not in use for ten
consecutive days. You must wake the batteries up and charge them completely before you fly ANAFI
Ai for the first time.
HDMI
The Parrot Skycontroller 4 is equipped with a micro-HDMI port, which enables you 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 external pieces of equipment to the Skycontroller 4.
Uncertified cables may impair the ecosystem’s Wi-Fi performance.
The packaging of certified HDMI cables displays the following logo:
Devices
In the following pages, the word "device" refers to the iOS smartphone or tablet on which FreeFlight
7 is installed.
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 allow Parrot to 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.
Refer to the “Data sharing and user accounts / Parrot.Cloud account & Full sharing”section for more
information.
Information related to Privacy Rights
For more information about the appearance of individuals in videos and photos taken by a drone,
refer to the Flight Safety Guide included in the ANAFI Ai packaging.

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Disclaimer
1. ANAFI Ai IS NOT A TOY and must not be used or handled by persons under the age of 18
years.
2. BEFORE USING ANAFI Ai:
(A) CAREFULLY READ the user manual and all information and documentation available
on www.parrot.com. Documentation is subject to change and may be updated at any
time and without prior notice (hereinafter referred to as "Parrot Documentation").
SPECIAL ATTENTION must be given to the paragraphs marked Warning:
(B) Ensure that the complete drone ecosystem is up-to-date. Parrot regularly releases
firmware updates for:
•FreeFlight 7
•ANAFI Ai
•Smart Battery
•Skycontroller 4
Updates add new features, and improve stability, and performance of the complete system. Updates
are mandatory and must be systematically performed prior to any flight to ensure maximum
performance and safety. Flying with a non-up-to-date system may impact warranty rights and
jeopardize safety requirements.
(C) ENSURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE USE OF
DRONES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES (hereinafter referred to as "Applicable
Regulations");
(D) REMEMBER that ANAFI Ai may expose others and yourself to EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or death.
3. All Parrot drones must always be used with genuine Parrot smart batteries. Non-genuine
batteries are forbidden, and their use will void the warranty, and impact safety
requirements.
4. All Parrot drone systems include charger(s). These are the only recommended chargers to
use to charge your Parrot drones Smart Battery and Skycontroller 4. Other generic USB
chargers may be used provided that they are certified according to the country of use and
have the applicable rating/specification. Performance and warranty are only guaranteed
when using a genuine charger included in the Parrot drone system. Parrot takes no
responsibility (warranty or safety) for third party USB chargers being used with a Parrot
system.
5. Videos and photos 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.
6. TO THE MAXIMUM 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
•Mass: 898 g (1.98 lb)
•Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 1,170 g (2.58 lb)
•Ready to fly in 60 seconds
•Maximum flight time: 32 minutes
•Maximum horizontal speed: 17 m/s (38 mph)
•Maximum ascent speed: 4 m/s (9 mph)
•Maximum descent speed: 4 m/s (7 mph)
•Maximum wind resistance: 14 m/s (31.3 mph) during flight
& 12 m/s (26.8 mph) during take-off and landing
•Maximum propeller speed: 12,000 rpm
•Sound power level: 81 dBA
•Service Ceiling: 5,000 m above MSL (Mean Sea Level)
•User defined geofencing
•Operating temperatures: -10°C (14°F) to +40°C (104°F)
•IP53: Rain and dust resistant
•Maximum static thrust: 23.27 N
•Thrust to weight ratio: 2.65
•MicroSD and nano SIM card slots
DIMENSIONS
•Size folded: 304 x 130 x 118 mm (11.9 x 5.1 x 4.6”)
•Size unfolded: 320 x 440 x 118 mm (12.6 x 17.3 x 4.6”)
SENSORS
•Satellite navigation: GPS, Glonass and Galileo
•Barometer and magnetometer
•Vertical camera & Time of Flight
•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
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
CONNECTIVITY
•Seamless 4G/Wi-Fi switching
•Wi-Fi range: 4 km
•4G range: unlimited provided 4G coverage
•Flies Beyond Visual Line of Sight
•1080 p 30 fps live streaming
•No interference near telecom towers
AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT
•Photogrammetry: grid, double grid, circular, 1-click
•Flight Plan: multiple Waypoints and Points of Interest
•Cameraman: automatic framing with visual tracking
•Smart RTH: customizable return altitude
•Vehicle: flight adapted to controller location reference
EO IMAGE CHAIN
•Sensor: 1/2’’ 48 MP CMOS
•Digital zoom: 6x –lossless: up to 4x (1080 p) & 2x (4K UHD)
•Electronic shutter speed: 1 s to 1/10,000 s
•ISO range: 50 to 6400
•Video resolution:
•Video format: MP4 (H.264, H.265)
•Photo resolution:
oWide: 48 MP (73° HFOV)
oRectilinear: 48 MP (up to 69° HFOV without EIS)
•Photo formats: 48 MP (up to 69° HFOV without EIS)
•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 ∞
•6-axis stabilization:
IMAGING SYSTEM
•Stabilized gimbal:
oHybrid: 3-axis
oMechanical: 3-axis yaw / roll / pitch
oElectronic (EIS): 3-axis yaw / roll / pitch
•Gimbal tilt range: -90° to +90°
FAST-CHARGING SMART BATTERY
•Type: High Density LiPo (262 Wh/kg)
•Capacity: 6,800 mAh (3 x 2.3 V cells)
•Battery life: 32 minutes
•Charging port: USB-C
•Charges in 1h30 minutes with the included USB-PD (Power Delivery)
charger
•Mass: 366 g (0.81 lb)
•Voltage: 12 V
•Maximum charging power: 45 W
SKYCONTROLLER 4
•Size without terminal: 238 x 147 x 55 mm
(9.4 x 5.8 x 2.2”)
•Maximum size: 315 x 147 x 55 mm (12.4 x
5.8 x 2.2”)
•Mass: 610 g (1.34 lb)
•Transmission system: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/ g/n (Wi-Fi beacon)
•4G
•Operating frequencies: 2.4 GHz, UNII-1 & UNII-3
•Direct video stream resolution: 1080p
•Battery capacity: 3,350 mAh 7.2 V
•Battery life: Charges fully in 3h45 for up to 6 h use (varies according
to device used and state of charge)
•Compatible mobile devices: Screen size up to 8"
•Charges smartphones and tablets
•USB ports: 2xUSB-C (charging and connecting)
•Micro-HDMI port
•Dust resistant (IP5X)

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CENTER OF GRAVITY
Package contents
Your ANAFI Ai pack contains:
-1 ANAFI Ai drone
-1 Parrot Skycontroller 4
-1 smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI Ai
-1 hard case
-1 worldwide compatible USB-PD fast charger
-2 long USB-C to USB-C cables for charging and pairing
-2 short USB cables (1 Lightning and 1 USB-C) to connect devices
-1 additional set of propeller blades
-1 additional set of joysticks
-1 gimbal protection
-A Flight Safety Guide

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Presentation of ANAFI Ai
1. Rear Wi-Fi antennas
8. USB-C charging port
2. Foldable arms and propellers
9. Power
3. GNSS antenna
10. Charge level LED indicators
4. Gimbal protective cover
11. Main 4G antenna
5. Right LED
12. Front Wi-Fi antennas
6. 4G Cover
13. Stereo obstacle avoidance cameras
7. Smart battery
14. 180° tilt 4K camera

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LEDs and assistance lights
LEDs ensure ANAFI Ai’s visibility, and help visualize the drone’s orientation in flight.
The right LED flashes for 0.4 seconds every 2-second cycle.
The left LED flashes for 0.4 seconds every 2-second cycle.
Both right and left LEDs are dimmed when the drone is landed.
The bottom LED is off when the drone is landed. It flashes in green for 0.4 seconds every 2-second
cycle when the drone is flying.
LED luminosity increases with the drone’s height over its take-off point, up to 5 meters.
Assistance white lights turn on in low light conditions, when ANAFI Ai is flying between 0.25 and 5.9
meters above ground.
15. Time of Flight (ToF)
19. Secondary 4G antennas
16. Bottom LED
20. SD Card cover
17. Vertical camera
21. Left LED
18. Low light & low altitude assistance lights

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Presentation of Skycontroller 4
1. Take-off/Land button
8. Sliding handles
2. RTH (Return to Home) button
9. Left neck strap loop
3. Left detachable joystick
10. Optics reset
4. Wi-Fi antenna
11. Gimbal tilt trigger
5. Right detachable joystick
12. Zoom trigger
6. Power button
13. Media recording
7. Status LED indicator
14. Right neck strap loop

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15. USB –C charging port
18. Left spare joystick storage (1 of 2)
16. Charging LED
19. USB –C device connection port
17. Micro - HDMI port
WARNING. If you press Take-Off/Land, RTH, and Media Recording simultaneously, the
EMERGENCY MODE on ANAFI AI activates immediately. EMERGENCY MODE instantly cuts power to
all motors on ANAFI AI, which causes the drone to fall from the sky.
Refer to the “Flying” section for more information.

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LED Status indicator color codes
When the Parrot Skycontroller 4 is powered on, it’s status LED indicator (number 7 on image) and
its charging LED (number 16 on image) provide an instant visual indication:
Status LED indicator colors and behavior
Flashing green
Skycontroller 4 update in progress
Alternating light blue/dark
blue
Connecting to ANAFI Ai
Flashing light blue
No drone configured or incorrect WPA key
Steady dark blue
Connected to ANAFI Ai
Alternating purple/dark
blue
RTH in progress
Alternating red/any color
Low battery alert (ANAFI Ai, Skycontroller 4, or
both)
Charging LED colors and behavior
Flashing green
Charging
LED off
Charged
Pairing ANAFI Ai to a Skycontroller 4
Follow this procedure to pair a drone and a controller for the first time, and to restore the lost
pairing between a drone and a controller.
1. Verify that a compatible microSD card is inserted into ANAFI Ai.
2. Press Power on ANAFI Ai.
3. Press Power on Parrot Skycontroller 4.
4. Connect the drone to one of the USB-C ports of the controller (side or bottom) with a
USB-C to USB-C cable.
5. The LED of the Parrot Skycontroller 4 repeatedly flashes green to indicate it
acknowledges ANAFI Ai, and to establish pairing protocols.
6. Wait for synchronization between Parrot Skycontroller 4 and ANAFI Ai. The controller
shows a steady dark blue LED.
7. Verify that the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller 4 activates the drone’s gimbal to
ensure the synchronization is complete.
8. Disconnect the controller from the drone.
HDMI video sharing
Use a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable to connect the Skycontroller 4 to an external screen (or VR
goggles). The screen displays ANAFI Ai’s video stream.
Note: External screens only display the drone’s video stream, and none of the additional
information provided by FreeFlight 7. Operators can watch the drone’s view on an external

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screen, while they navigate FreeFlight 7 menus (settings or dashboard) on the device associated
to the Skycontroller 4.
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. Uncertified cables may impair the
ecosystem’s Wi-Fi performance.
GPS receiver compatibility
You can connect an external GPS receiver alongside the Skycontroller 4 to improve device
location accuracy.
To use a GPS receiver:
1. Connect a USB hub to the USB-C port at the bottom of the Skycontroller 4.
2. Connect the GPS receiver to the USB hub.
The external receiver signal is now used instead of the iOS device for positioning in Follow-Me,
Vehicle mission etc.
Supported GPS modules:
•Any USB GNSS receiver based on the u-blox 8 or u-blox 9 family of chipsets.

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4G Connectivity
If 4G coverage is available, ANAFI Ai has no range limit, other than that of its battery. Pilots can
conduct BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flights.
Warning: Research local regulations before you use 4G connectivity. Some countries may restrict or
prohibit drone connections to local 4G networks, even in areas where drone operations are
permitted. If there are 4G connectivity restrictions, turn off Cellular access in the FreeFlight 7
application and use the Wi-Fi connection only. Refer to the “Settings / Advanced / Connection”
section for more information.
4G connectivity offers improved communications between the drone and controller, particularly in
environments that experience high levels of interference, such as urban areas.
By default, when a compatible nano SIM card is inserted in ANAFI Ai and activated, the Skycontroller
4 optimizes its connection with the drone, choosing between Wi-Fi and 4G network, automatically
and in real time.
Note: In FreeFlight 7, go to Settings >Advanced > Connection to choose between Wi-Fi priority or
4G priority. Refer to the “Settings / Advanced / Connection” section for more information.
Temporarily switching this setting to 4G priority before a flight enables you to assess the strength of
your 4G connection. Select Wi-Fi priority then revert to Auto to take off using Wi-Fi.
Important: 4G connection and in flight 4G data sharing may incur charges, according to the 4G data
plans associated to your drone and device SIM cards.
Installing and retrieving the nano SIM card
You can find the nano SIM card slot of ANAFI Ai on the right-hand 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 with the connectors turned to the back of the drone. For more information,
refer to the diagram on the inside of the 4G cover. To retrieve the nano SIM, press the card and
extract it.

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Activating the nano SIM card
Note: Parrot recommends that you create a Parrot.Cloud account, however it is not mandatory to
activate ANAFI Ai’s 4G functions.
To activate the nano SIM card, power on the full ANAFI Ai ecosystem (drone, Skycontroller 4, device).
Access the ANAFI Ai page of the dashboard. The Cellular access tile status is SIM locked.
Tap the Cellular access tile to open the Cellular access interface.
If applicable, tap Enter PIN to access the SIM card PIN interface.
Enter your pin and tap Ok to confirm. The interface closes after approximately 3 seconds, and the 4G
protocols are activated. The Cellular access tile status now shows Connected 4G.
Cellular access interface
Cellular access SIM locked