Parrot ANAFI FPV User manual

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WEAREPARROT.WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY!
With ANAFI, you have chosen the finest, quietest, and most portable flying 4K HDR camera,
you can use everywhere on the go, anytime.
We strongly recommend you read the following information and instructions thoroughly
before you get ANAFI in the air, to make the most of your first amazing 25-minute flight.
The indispensable prerequisites, on the next pages, will not occupy more than 5 minutes
of your time: ANAFI requires the FreeFlight 6 app to fly, and to make sure your drone and
controller are fully up-to-date with the latest features.
As you discover the world of possibilities that ANAFI opens to you, you will find out that
carefully planning your flights is exciting, and only adds to the fun of flying them.
Have a great read, and many outstanding hours flying ANAFI!
USINGTHISGUIDE
-Read entirely at least once: it answers most questions that most users encounter
when they discover ANAFI.
-Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates: they will be advertised on all Parrot
websites and social media.
-The Table of contents, 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, preferences, gimbal, Android,
iPhone, photo, EV, ISO, and so on).

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PREREQUISITES
You want ANAFI up in the air 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 your ANAFI’s smart battery up. Charge the battery using the enclosed USB-A
to USB-C cable and a USB-A power adapter (not included in the box, except for
ANAFI Work). The battery’s LEDs start flashing: it is awake. Let it charge while you
read. Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before
flying ANAFI.
2. Download FreeFlight 6 on your iOS or Android smartphone: ANAFI requires
FreeFlight 6 to fly. The app will enable you to update your Parrot Skycontroller 3 and
ANAFI when you power them on for the first time.
Android FreeFlight 6 QR code iOS FreeFlight 6 QR code
When you have downloaded and installed FreeFlight 6, unfold the central arm of
Parrot Skycontroller 3 to power it on.
Use your device’s USB cable to connect it to Parrot Skycontroller 3 USB-A port, and
install it on the device holder, 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.
Tap “Allow” (iOS) or “OK” (Android): FreeFlight 6 runs. After your device displays the
app’s splash screen, you get to FreeFlight 6 homepage.

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If the prompt does not appear on your screen when you connect your device to your Parrot
Skycontroller 3, launch FreeFlight 6 manually, as any other app.
iOS FreeFlight 6 homepage
3. Tap the green “FLY” box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 to launch the initial
updates. FreeFlight 6 automatically updates the Parrot Skycontroller 3 first, and
ANAFI second.
Android FreeFlight 6 homepage
4. Parrot Skycontroller 3 update: tap the green “CONTINUE” box to proceed.
FreeFlight 6 displays an animation and a progress circle on a screen labelled
“Preparing your controller”. When the update is finished, the screen displays “Your
controller is ready”. Tap “CONTINUE” to access the update of ANAFI (screenshots
below are Android).

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5. ANAFI update: tap the green “CONTINUE” box to proceed. FreeFlight 6 displays an
animation and a progress circle on a screen labelled “Preparing your drone”. When
the update is finished, the screen displays “Your drone is ready” and a “CONTINUE”
box. Tap this “CONTINUE” box to come back to FreeFlight 6 homepage (screenshots
below are iOS).
6. All systems are ready for flight!

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
WEAREPARROT.WELCOMETOTHEFAMILY!........................................................................................................... 3
USINGTHISGUIDE........................................................................................................................................... 3
PREREQUISITES .............................................................................................................................................. 4
FOREWORD................................................................................................................................................. 10
About ANAFI ..................................................................................................................................... 10
About the Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................. 10
About 4K video formats.................................................................................................................... 10
About the smart battery................................................................................................................... 10
About auto-RTH (return home)........................................................................................................ 10
About devices ................................................................................................................................... 11
About My.Parrot accounts ............................................................................................................... 11
DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................................................ 12
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 13
PACKAGECONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 14
ANAFI ................................................................................................................................................ 14
ANAFI Work ...................................................................................................................................... 15
ANAFI Extended................................................................................................................................ 16
PRESENTATIONOFANAFI................................................................................................................................ 17
Ready to store or carry..................................................................................................................... 17
Ready to fly ....................................................................................................................................... 17
PRESENTATIONOFPARROTSKYCONTROLLER 3....................................................................................................... 18
Ready to store or carry..................................................................................................................... 18
Ready to pilot.................................................................................................................................... 18
Camera and gimbal controls............................................................................................................. 19
LED status indicator color codes ...................................................................................................... 19
PRESENTATIONOFTHEPARROTCOCKPITGLASSES3...................................................................................... 20
PRE-FLIGHTCHECKLIST.................................................................................................................................... 22
Equipment......................................................................................................................................... 22
Regulations ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Flight conditions ............................................................................................................................... 22
GETTINGSTARTED.......................................................................................................................................... 23
TAKINGOFF................................................................................................................................................. 24
Ground take-off ................................................................................................................................ 24
Hand launch ...................................................................................................................................... 24

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FLYING...................................................................................................................................................... 25
RETURNINGHOME ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Precise Home Setting........................................................................................................................ 26
SMARTRTH................................................................................................................................................ 27
LANDING.................................................................................................................................................... 27
SMARTLIPOBATTERY..................................................................................................................................... 28
Battery removal................................................................................................................................ 28
Battery installation ........................................................................................................................... 29
Battery charging................................................................................................................................ 29
Battery care and safety .................................................................................................................... 30
MEDIARETRIEVAL ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Extracting the microSD card............................................................................................................. 31
Retrieving photos and videos........................................................................................................... 31
Installing the microSD card .............................................................................................................. 32
Compatible microSD cards ............................................................................................................... 32
Direct media retrieval (drone to computer).................................................................................... 32
FreeFlight 6 Gallery........................................................................................................................... 32
INTRODUCINGFREEFLIGHT 6............................................................................................................................ 33
Presentation of the iOS HUD (video mode view) ............................................................................ 35
Presentation of the Android HUD (photo mode view).................................................................... 37
Presentation of the HUD FPV ........................................................................................................... 38
SeeThrough Mode............................................................................................................................. 40
PREFERENCES.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Interface............................................................................................................................................ 40
Piloting .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Camera .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Network ............................................................................................................................................ 42
VIDEOSANDPHOTOS..................................................................................................................................... 43
Making videos................................................................................................................................... 43
Taking photos.................................................................................................................................... 45
Creating Panoramas.......................................................................................................................... 48
GIMBALTILTANDZOOMCONTROLS..................................................................................................................... 51
Gimbal tilt control............................................................................................................................. 51
Zoom control..................................................................................................................................... 51
Camera Calibration: Correct horizon (exceptional procedure)....................................................... 54

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Camera Calibration: Gimbal calibration........................................................................................... 56
PRO-IMAGINGSETTINGS.................................................................................................................................. 57
Exposure value (EV) .......................................................................................................................... 57
Shutter speed (s)............................................................................................................................... 57
ISO value (ISO) .................................................................................................................................. 58
White balance (WB).......................................................................................................................... 58
HDR.................................................................................................................................................... 60
NATURAL Style.................................................................................................................................. 60
P-LOG Style........................................................................................................................................ 60
INTENSE Style.................................................................................................................................... 60
PASTEL Style...................................................................................................................................... 61
ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................... 61
Lock AE .............................................................................................................................................. 62
Lock AE Touch ................................................................................................................................... 62
CINESHOTS................................................................................................................................................. 64
360° ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Reveal................................................................................................................................................ 64
Spiral.................................................................................................................................................. 64
Epic .................................................................................................................................................... 65
PILOTINGMODES.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Manual flight..................................................................................................................................... 66
Cameraman....................................................................................................................................... 66
Follow Me (in-app purchase) ........................................................................................................... 67
Smartdronies..................................................................................................................................... 69
FPV..................................................................................................................................................... 69
Touch & Fly: Waypoint ..................................................................................................................... 70
Touch & Fly: POI................................................................................................................................ 70
Flight Plan (in-app purchase)............................................................................................................ 71

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FOREWORD
About ANAFI
ANAFI 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 (motor
covers, feet extensions, buoys, hulls, etc.). In addition to the overweight they carry for the
drone and its motors, they can indeed magnetically disturb ANAFI and impair its
communications.
ND filters, however, are not affected by this warning: filters can be used on ANAFI’s lens,
but Parrot recommends installing them carefully, after the drone’s gimbal initialization.
About the Wi-Fi
Parrot asks you to switch off your smartphone’s Wi-Fi connection when flying ANAFI with
both the Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your phone: with this configuration, the drone and the
controller communicate through ANAFI’s Wi-Fi network and activating your phone’s Wi-Fi
can only result in interferences.
Therefore, your phone’s Wi-Fi should only be activated –and connected to ANAFI’s Wi-Fi
network –when you want to fly the drone using your smartphone as its sole controller.
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’s 4K videos into a
more manageable format (like 1080p) if they do not read properly on your equipment. This
is especially true for Parrot’s 4K Cinema format, which can only be handled by professional
editing equipment.
About the smart battery
ANAFI’s smart battery is preinstalled on your drone. Always install it the same way and
never attempt to install it upside down as it could expose your battery and your drone to
irrecoverable electrical damage. As you will find out by reading this guide, ANAFI’s battery is
smart enough to enter a wintering mode when you are not using it for ten days in a row. This
also means you need to wake it up and charge it completely before you fly ANAFI for the
first time.
About auto-RTH (return home)
By design, when synchronized to GPS and Glonass satellites and when short on power,
ANAFI will always attempt to come back to its most recent take-off point, at minimal height
over this take-off point, which is configurable through FreeFlight 6 (between 20 meters and
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For this reason, Parrot recommends ANAFI pilots to take extra care when moving away
from the take-off location of their drone (for example to follow ANAFI). In such cases,
pilots must cancel the auto-RTH from the orange 1-minute alert which appears on the
screen of their device, and keep piloting ANAFI while monitoring closely its battery level,
until it runs out of power and lands.
About devices
In the following pages, the word "device" refers to the smartphone, either iOS or Android-
based, on which FreeFlight 6 is installed.
About Parrot Cockpitglasses 3
Parrot Cockpitglasses 3 are used for immersion flights thanks to the FPV feature of the
FreeFlight 6 app. Your Parrot Cockpitglasses 3 must not be exposed to direct sunlight once
the terminal has been inserted into the Parrot Cockpitglasses 3.
About My.Parrot accounts
Parrot strongly recommends that you use your My.Parrot account (or create one if ANAFI is
your first Parrot drone) to let Parrot store your ANAFI 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 IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the age of
14 years.
2. BEFORE USING ANAFI:
(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 may expose others and yourself to EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or death.
3. 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 DRONE AND
ITS ACCESSORIES, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE PARROT
DOCUMENTATION.
4. 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.
5. DO NOT POINT YOUR PARROT COCKPITGLASSES 3 TOWARDS THE SUN OR ANY
OTHER LIGHT SOURCES. SERIOUS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY, ESPECIALLY OCULAR, MAY RESULT IF YOU DIRECT YOUR PARROT
COCKPITGLASSES 3 TOWARDS THE SUN OR ANY OTHER LIGHT SOURCES
6. PLEASE READ THE FLIGHT SAFETY GUIDE included in the ANAFI FPV pack.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
DRONE
- Size folded: 244x67x65mm
- Size unfolded: 175x240x65mm
- Weight: 320g
- Max transmission range: 4km with Skycontroller 3
- Max flight time: 25min
- Max horizontal speed: 55km/h
- Max vertical speed: 4m/s
- Max wind resistance: 50km/h
- Service ceiling: 4,500m above sea level
- Operating temperature range: -10°C to 40°C
DRONE SENSORS
- Satellite Positioning: GPS and Glonass
- Barometer & magnetometer
- Vertical camera & ultrasound sensor
- 2x6-axis IMUs (1 for the flight, 1 for the camera):
▪2x3-axis accelerometers
▪2x3-axis gyroscopes
SMART BATTERY
- Type: High density LiPo (2 cells)
- Capacity: 2,700mAh
- Flight time per charge: 25min
- Charging port: USB-C
- Weight: 126g
- Voltage: 7.6V
- Max charging power: 24W
CONTROLLER
- Size folded: 94x152x72mm
- Size unfolded: 153x152x116mm
- Weight: 386g
- Transmission system: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Operating frequencies: 2.4GHz –5.8GHz
- Max transmission range: 4km
- Live streaming resolution: 720p (HD) 1280x720
- Battery capacity: 2,500mAh 3.6V
- Supported mobile devices: screen size up to 6.2’’
- USB ports: USB-C (charge), USB-A (connection)
IMAGING SYSTEM
- Sensor: 1/2.4’’ CMOS
- LD-ASPH (low dispersion aspherical) lens:
▪Aperture: f/2.4
▪35mm format equ. focal length: 23mm
▪Depth of field: 1.5m to ∞
- Electronic shutter speed: 1 to 1/10000s
- ISO range: 100 to 3200
- Video resolutions:
▪DCI 4K (cinema) 4096x2160 24fps
▪2160p (4K UHD) 3840x2160
24/25/30fps
▪1520p (2.7K) 2704x1520 24/25/30fps
▪1080p (FHD) 1920x1080
24/25/30/48/50/60fps
▪720p (HD) 1280x720 96/100/120fps
- Video horizontal field of view (HFOV): 69°
- Max video bitrate: 100Mbps
- Video format: MP4 (H.264)
- Digital zoom:
▪Lossless: up to x2.8 (FHD), up to x1.9
(2.7K), up to x1.4 (4K UHD)
▪Standard: up to x3 (all resolutions)
- HDR: 4K UHD, 2.7K and 1080p videos, JPEG photos
- Photo resolutions:
▪Wide (JPEG & DNG): 21MP (5344x4016)
/ 4:3 / 84° HFOV
▪Rectilinear (JPEG): 16MP (4608x3456) /
4:3 / 75.5° HFOV
- Photo modes:
▪Single, Burst, Bracketing, Timer and
Panorama (5 formats)
IMAGE STABILIZATION
- 3-axis hybrid stabilization:
▪Mechanical: 2-axis (roll & pitch)
▪Electronic (EIS): 3-axis (roll, pitch &
yaw)
- Controllable tilt range: -90° to +90° (nadir to zenith)

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PACKAGECONTENTS
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Your ANAFI package contains:
-an ANAFI drone
-a smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI
-a carrying case
-a lens cap
-a USB-A to USB-C charging cable
-a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in ANAFI
-a microSD to SD card adapter
-a Parrot Skycontroller 3
-8 spare propeller blades
-a mounting tool
-a Flight Safety Guide
-a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)
-a Wi-Fi settings card

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ANAFI Work
Your ANAFI Work package contains:
-an ANAFI drone
-a smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI
-3 additional batteries
-a one-year access to Pix4Dmodel
-a shoulder bag
-a lens cap
-5 USB-A to USB-C charging cables
-a multiport USB charger
-a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in ANAFI
-a microSD to SD card adapter
-a Parrot Skycontroller 3
-a pair of Parrot Cockpitglasses 3
-8 spare propeller blades
-a mounting tool
-a Flight Safety Guide
-a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)
-a Wi-Fi settings card

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ANAFI Extended
Your ANAFI Extended package contains:
-an ANAFI drone
-a smart battery, preinstalled on ANAFI
-2 additional batteries
-a shoulder bag
-a lens cap
-3 USB-A to USB-C charging cables
-a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in ANAFI
-a microSD to SD card adapter
-a Parrot Skycontroller 3
-8 spare propeller blades
-a mounting tool
-a Flight Safety Guide
-a Super Quick Start Guide (SQSG)
-a Wi-Fi settings card

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PRESENTATIONOFANAFI
Ready to store or carry
Foldable arms and propellers
Ready to fly
Smart battery Battery extraction button
Charge level LED indicators 180° tilt 4K camera gimbal
USB-C charging port Power button

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PRESENTATIONOFPARROTSKYCONTROLLER 3
Ready to store or carry
Left control stick Right control stick
Power-on foldable arm and device holder
Ready to pilot
LED status indicator Wi-Fi antenna
RTH (return home) button Take-off/landing button

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Camera and gimbal controls
Shutter button
(take photo or
start/stop
filming)
Zoom trigger
(down: zoom in;
up: zoom out)
Optics reset
button
(back to no tilt
and x1 zoom)
Tilt trigger
(down: tilt
down;
up: tilt up)
Charging light USB-C charging port
(red: charging; green: charged) USB-A device port
LED status indicator color codes
When the Parrot Skycontroller 3 is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant
visual indication:
-flashing green: Skycontroller 3 update in progress;
-alternating light blue and dark blue: connecting to ANAFI;
-flashing light blue: no drone configured or wrong WPA key;
-steady dark blue: connected to ANAFI;
-alternating purple and dark blue: autonomous flight in progress;
-alternating red and any other color: low battery alert (ANAFI, Skycontroller 3,
or both) or RTH alert.

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PRESENTATIONOFTHEPARROTCOCKPITGLASSES3
Parrot Cockpitglasses 3: Ready to go and ready to fly
Connect the USB cable between the terminal and the Parrot Skycontroller 3.
Launch FPV mode by touching the FPV tile.
Unfold the Parrot Cockpitglasses 3 into their "Ready to Fly" position.
Open the removable flap on the front of the Parrot Cockpitglasses 3.
Place your terminal at the centre point of the height and length of the Parrot Cockpitglasses 3.
Close the removable flap and adjust the distance between the lenses relative to
your view as follows:
1. It is important to note that the maximum size of the terminal to use with the
Parrot Cockpitglasses 3 is 10 inches (10").