Parrot ANAFI USA GOV User manual

ANAFI USA GOV
USER GUIDE
Version: 6.10.2.0
Updated: October 05, 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
Night flight without GPS warning added.
Page 7
Updated technical specifications.
Page 11
Emergency mode warning added for Skycontroller USA
Page 15, 28
Skycontroller status LED indicator colors and behavior table updated
to show icons in order to increase clarity.
Pages 16
Smart LiPo battery LED charge level status indicator tables updated.
Page 40
Battery information chapter added
Page 42
Presentation of FreeFlight 6 USA HUD updated.
Page 49
Preferences chapter updated, including default values for presets
preferences.
Page 51 - 57
Presentation of the Thermal HUD (post-processing) image updated.
Page 78
How to prepare your map chapter updated to include information on
map settings and different map providers.
Page 88 - 93
Drone hard reset troubleshooting FAQ updated.
Page 107
All Anafi USA and Skycontroller images updated.
Throughout document
Hyperlinks added to different relevant chapters.
Throughout document
Table styles updated.
Throughout document
Various icons added to improve clarity.
Throughout document
ANAFI USA documentation
This user guide completes the documentation of ANAFI USA, which also consists of:
-ANAFI USA Flight Safety Guide, available online - www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 USA release notes, available online - www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI USA repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s YouTube account.

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Using this guide
Parrot strongly recommends that you read the following information and instructions
thoroughly before your first flight.
-This guide is specific to a single drone configuration, consisting of:
oThe ANAFI USA drone.
oThe Parrot Skycontroller USA.
oThe FreeFlight 6 USA flight application.
Note: ANAFI USA requires the FreeFlight 6 USA app to fly, and to make sure your drone
and controller are fully up to date with the latest features.
-Read entirely at least once. It answers most questions that most users encounter
when they use ANAFI USA.
-Keep it for reference and stay alert for updates. These updates are mandatory and
must be systematically performed prior to any flight to ensure maximum
performance and safety.
-The Table of contents, on page 5, 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, GeoTIFF, Flir,
Boson®, photo, EV, ISO, and so on).

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Prerequisites
1. Wake up your ANAFI USA’s smart battery. Charge the battery using one of the
enclosed USB-A to USB-C cables and the enclosed charger. The battery’s LEDs start to
flash indicating that the battery is awake. Let it charge while you read. Parrot
recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before flying
ANAFI USA.
2. Press the power button of the Skycontroller USA for three seconds to power it on.
Recharge it by connecting its USB-C port to a power source, for the update of the
device. ANAFI USA’s controller is also a powerful Android tablet, dedicated to your
aerial operations.
Tip: You can adapt the brightness of your screen to your flight conditions.
On the underside of the Skycontroller USA, numbers 1-4 are found under the watertight
cover.
1. Reset button
2. USB-A port
3. RJ45 port
4. USB-C port
5. Power button
For more information, refer to the “Presentation of Skycontroller USA”section.
3. If permitted in your configuration, we recommend you connect your
Skycontroller USA integrated tablet to a network over Wi-Fi to perform the required
updates (operating system, Android applications, etc.) and to begin personalizing it.
4. FreeFlight 6 USA, ANAFI USA’s piloting software, is preinstalled on the
Skycontroller USA.
Note: FreeFlight 6 USA is the more recent app optimized specifically for ANAFI USA users. If
your Skycontroller USA has the FreeFlight 6 application installed instead of FreeFlight 6 USA,
you can download FreeFlight 6 USA on the integrated tablet of your Skycontroller USA
directly from the Play Store. Alternatively, contact your Parrot reseller who upon request can

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provide you with the application APK file. Refer to the “Skycontroller USA Maintenance
Mode” section of this guide for more information on how to update the application offline
with APK file.
5. Tap the application logo on the screen of your Skycontroller USA to launch FreeFlight
6 USA. The interface displays the homepage of FreeFlight 6 USA.
6. Tap the FLY box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 USA to launch the initial updates.
FreeFlight 6 USA automatically updates the Skycontroller USA first, and ANAFI USA
second.
7. Skycontroller USA update: tap the green CONTINUE box to proceed. FreeFlight 6
USA 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 USA.
8. ANAFI USA update: tap the green CONTINUE box to proceed. FreeFlight 6 USA
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. Tap this
CONTINUE box to return to FreeFlight 6 USA homepage.
9. All systems are ready for flight.

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Table of contents
Documentation changelog ..................... 1
ANAFI USA documentation......................................... 1
Using this guide ..................................... 2
Prerequisites ......................................... 3
Table of contents ................................... 5
About ANAFI USA .................................. 7
GPS ............................................................................. 7
4K video formats ........................................................ 7
The smart battery....................................................... 8
Auto-RTH (return home) ............................................ 8
User guide screenshots .............................................. 8
DISCLAIMER .............................................. 9
Technical specifications........................ 11
Package contents................................. 12
Presentation of ANAFI USA .................. 13
Presentation of Skycontroller USA ....... 15
LED status indicator color codes............................... 16
Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode .................... 16
Maintenance mode via computer ............................ 16
Maintenance mode via external USB drive .............. 17
FreeFlight 6 USA offline update via APK
file....................................................... 18
Transfer the APK file................................................. 18
Skycontroller USA Firmware update..... 20
ANAFI USA firmware update ................ 21
Pairing ANAFI USA to a Skycontroller USA................ 21
Pre-flight checklist ............................... 22
Transport & handling................................................ 22
Equipment ................................................................ 22
Regulations............................................................... 22
Flight conditions ....................................................... 22
Getting started .................................... 24
Taking off ............................................ 25
Ground take-off........................................................ 25
Hand launch.............................................................. 25
Deployment from a moving vehicle ......................... 26
Standard take-off from a moving vehicle................. 27
Flying ...................................................28
Optimal speeds ........................................................ 29
Optimal autonomy (flight time) ............................... 29
Optimal elongation (distance).................................. 29
Wi-Fi link optimization .........................29
Returning home ...................................30
Precise Home Setting ............................................... 30
Smart RTH ................................................................ 31
Managing coordinates.............................................. 31
Advanced RTH settings............................................. 33
Pilot RTH................................................................... 33
Custom RTH.............................................................. 34
Landing ................................................36
Recovery from a moving vehicle .............................. 36
Hand landing ............................................................ 37
Replacing propeller blades ...................38
Smart LiPo Battery ...............................39
Battery removal........................................................ 39
Battery installation................................................... 39
Battery charging ....................................................... 39
Battery update ......................................................... 40
Battery care and safety ............................................ 41
Battery information.................................................. 42
MicroSD card and media management .43
Installing a microSD card.......................................... 43
Retrieving photos and videos................................... 43
Compatible microSD cards ....................................... 43
Direct media retrieval (drone to computer)............. 43
FreeFlight 6 USA Gallery........................................... 44
MicroSD card formatting.......................................... 44
MicroSD card encryption.......................................... 45
RTSP video stream sharing ...................46
Introducing FreeFlight 6 USA ................48
Presentation of the HUD .......................................... 49
Preferences ..........................................51
Controls.................................................................... 51
Presets...................................................................... 51

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Thermal .................................................................... 52
Special ...................................................................... 53
Interface ................................................................... 53
Safety........................................................................ 54
Camera ..................................................................... 55
Network.................................................................... 56
External antennas................................ 58
Installing external antennas ..................................... 58
Activating external antennas.................................... 58
Reverting to the inbuilt antenna .............................. 58
Videos and Photos ............................... 59
Making videos .......................................................... 59
Taking photos ........................................................... 60
Creating Panoramas ................................................. 63
Gimbal tilt and zoom controls .............. 67
Gimbal tilt control .................................................... 67
Zoom control ............................................................ 67
Camera Calibration................................................... 68
Pro-imaging settings ............................ 72
Exposure value (EV) .................................................. 72
Shutter speed (s) ...................................................... 72
ISO value (ISO) .......................................................... 73
White balance (WB).................................................. 73
HDR........................................................................... 74
NATURAL Style.......................................................... 75
P-LOG Style............................................................... 75
INTENSE Style ........................................................... 75
PASTEL Style ............................................................. 75
ADJUSTMENT............................................................ 75
Lock AE ..................................................................... 76
Lock AE Touch........................................................... 77
Thermal Imaging.................................. 78
Presentation of the Thermal HUD (post-processing) 78
Relative Thermal mode ............................................ 79
Spot Thermal mode.................................................. 80
Thermal analyzer mode ........................81
Cineshots (visible spectrum only) .........82
360° .......................................................................... 82
Reveal....................................................................... 82
Spiral ........................................................................ 82
Epic........................................................................... 83
Piloting modes .....................................84
Manual flight ............................................................ 84
Cameraman.............................................................. 84
Follow Me................................................................. 85
Smartdronies............................................................ 87
How to prepare your map ....................88
Save future flying area maps online for offline use.. 88
Import custom maps to FreeFlight 6 USA ................ 88
Cursor on Target...................................94
Overview .................................................................. 94
CoT HUD Overview................................................... 94
CoT Calibration......................................................... 96
FLAT maps ................................................................ 98
CoT parameters........................................................ 99
Screenshots .............................................................. 99
Map-based flying modes ....................101
Flight Plan............................................................... 101
Touch & Fly: Waypoint ........................................... 105
Touch & Fly: POI ..................................................... 106
Appendix 1: Troubleshooting guide ....107
Troubleshooting procedures .................................. 107
Issues...................................................................... 108
Appendix 2: Operational checklist ......110
Useful information ................................................. 110

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About ANAFI USA
ANAFI USA 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 USA (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 USA is 644 g (1.42 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 USA safely stored in its case. Always reposition the gimbal
protection before storing the drone in its case.
GPS
ANAFI USA does not require a satellite –GPS, Glonass, Galileo –synchronization (or fix) to
take off. It can therefore be piloted indoors and through cluttered areas, stabilized by its
onboard sensors.
However, automated and assisted flight modes require both ANAFI USA and
Skycontroller USA synchronization to geocoordinate satellites.
For this reason, Parrot recommends ANAFI USA pilots to always set up, start, and finish
their automated and assisted flights from wide open areas, such as a sports field.
WARNING: ANAFI USA flight stability performance may be impacted when you fly at night
without a GPS fix. To reduce the possibility of drifts, Parrot recommends that you always
wait for GPS synchronization before flying the drone at night. If GPS synchronization is not
achieved with the drone on the ground, Parrot recommends that you leave the drone in
hover flight until the GPS synchronizes.
If you continue to experience difficulties with flight stability, reduce the following values in
the Presets menu:
•Global reactivity
•Banked turn
•Inclination
•Vertical speed
•Rotation speed
Refer to the “Preferences / Presets” section of this guide for more information.
4K video formats
4K video formats are professional grade media which may not be read natively by slower
computers.
Furthermore, for software reasons, the stream broadcast by Skycontroller USA is better
defined in the 1080p video mode than in 4K (or any photo mode), especially when using
zoom. For this reason, Parrot recommends favoring default video settings (1080p, 30 fps) for

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direct observation.
4K video recording should be reserved for post-mission data exploitation.
The smart battery
One smart battery comes preinstalled on the ANAFI USA. If you remove the battery, you
must reinstall it in the same orientation. Ensure that you do not install the battery upside
down as it can expose the battery and the drone to irreparable electrical damage.
Important: The LEDs and power button face up in the correct orientation
Note: ANAFI USA’s battery enters Wintering mode when not in use for ten consecutive
days. You must wake the battery up and charge it completely before you fly ANAFI USA for
the first time.
Auto-RTH (return home)
If the battery charge level becomes low, ANAFI USA attempts to return to its most recent
take-off point, at a minimal height over this take-off point. The default minimal height is
30 meters, but you can configure this height to between 20 and 30 meters through
FreeFlight 6 USA.
Important: This feature requires synchronization to GPS, Glonass, or Galileo satellites.
Refer to the “Coordinates and advanced RTH settings”and “PREFERENCES / Safety”sections
of this guide for further information on RTH.
User guide screenshots
For clarity and brevity, some screenshots in this guide, illustrating functions common to all
the drones of the series, have been taken from earlier ANAFI series user guides.
However, all screenshots associated with specific ANAFI USA functions have been updated.

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DISCLAIMER
ANAFI USA is intentionally designed to be suitable for all users.
HOWEVER:
1. ANAFI USA IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the
age of 18 years.
2. BEFORE USING ANAFI USA:
(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 6 USA
•ANAFI USA
•Smart Battery
•Skycontroller USA
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 USA 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 USA.
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.

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5. 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 USA
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 WILL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE NON-
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PARROT DOCUMENTATION OR THE APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS BY YOURSELF OR ANY PERSON USING YOUR ANAFI USA.

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Technical specifications
DRONE
•Mass: 500 g (1.1 lb)
•Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 644 g (1.4 lb)
•Maximum transmission range: 4 km (2.5 mi) with the Parrot
Skycontroller USA
•Maximum flight time: 32 minutes
•Maximum horizontal speed: 14.7 m/s (32.9 mph)
•Maximum ascent speed: 4 m/s (8.9 mph)
•Maximum ascent speed with software unlocked: 6 m/s
(13.4 mph)
•Maximum descent speed: 3 m/s (6.7 mph)
•Maximum wind resistance: 14.7 m/s (32.9 mph)
•Maximum propeller speed: 11,000 rpm
•Sound power level at 1 m (3.3 ft): 84 dB
•Service ceiling: 5.000 m above MSL (Mean Sea Level)
•TOGA (Tactical Open Government Architecture) compatible
•TAA & NDAA compliant
•Optional geocaging
•Operating temperature: -36°C (-32.8°F) to +50°C (122°F)
•No take-off temperature limitation - if battery temperature is
maintained between +5°C (+41°F) and +70°C (+158°F)
•IP53: Rain and dust resistant
•No NFZ (no-fly zone) limitation
•Takes off from / lands in the hand of the operator
•Manage your data privately between drone and controller OR
share anonymous data on secured European servers
DIMENSIONS
•Size folded: 252 x 104 x 84 mm (9.9 x 4.1 x 3.3”)
•Size unfolded: 282 x 373 x 82 mm (11.1 x 14.7 x 3.2”)
SENSORS
•Satellite navigation: GPS, GLONASS & GALILEO
•Barometer and magnetometer
•Vertical camera and ultra-sonar
•2 x 6-axis IMU
•2 x 3-axis accelerometers
•2 x 3-axis gyroscopes
EO IMAGE CHAIN
•2 Sensors: 1/2.4’’
•Digital zoom: 32x
•Electronic shutter speed: 1 s to 1/10000 s
•ISO range: 100-3200
•Video resolution: 4k/FHD/HD
•Video format: MP4 (H264)
•Photo resolution: Wide: 21 MP (84° FOV); Rectilinear: up to
16 MP (up to 75.5° FOV)
•Photo formats: JPEG, DNG (Digital NeGative RAW)
IR IMAGE CHAIN
Sensor: FLIR BOSON
•320x256 resolution
•-40°C (-40°F) to +150°C (+302°F) temperature range
•Thermal sensitivity: <60 mK
•Measured IR wavelength range: 7.5 to 13 micrometers
•Photo format: JPEG
•Video format: MP4 (H264)
•Video recording resolution: 1280x720, 9 fps
IMAGE STABILIZATION
•3-camera IR/EO stabilized gimbal:
oHybrid: 3-axis
oMechanical: 2-axis roll / pitch
oElectronics (EIS): 3-axis yaw / roll / pitch
•Controllable gimbal tilt range: -90° to +90°
FAST-CHARGING SMART BATTERY
•Type: High density LiPo (3 x 4.4 V cells)
•Capacity: 3400 mAh
•Battery life: 32 minutes
•Charging port: USB-C
•Charges fully in 2 h with a USB-PD (Power Delivery)
charger –not included in the pack
•Charges fully in 3 h 20 m with the fast-charging port of
the provided charger
•Mass: 195 g (0.4 lb)
•Voltage: 11.55 V
•Max charging power: 30 W
PARROT SKYCONTROLLER USA
•Size: 313 x 208 x 68 mm
(12.3 x 8.2 x 2.7”)
•Mass: 1140 g (2.5 lb)
•Transmission system: Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi
beacon)
•Operating frequencies: 2.4 GHz, UNII-1 & UNII-3
•Direct video stream resolution: 720p
•Charges fully in 2 h to provide 4 h 30 m of use
•Based on a Samsung Galaxy tablet
•IP53: rain and dust resistant

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Package contents
Your ANAFI USA package contains:
-1 ANAFI USA drone
-3 smart batteries (2 + 1 preinstalled on ANAFI USA)
-1 Skycontroller USA with 8-inch display
-1 multi-port fast USB charger
-1 Skycontroller USA charger
-1 additional set of propeller blades
-3 USB-A/USB-C cables
-1 hard case

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Presentation of ANAFI USA
1. Front foldable arms and propellers
2. Gimbal protective cover
3. Rear foldable arms and propellers
4. USB-C charging port
5. Charge level LED indicators
6. Power button
7. Smart battery

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8. Thermographic camera
9. 21 MP telephoto camera
10. 21 MP wide angle camera
11. Battery extraction button

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Presentation of Skycontroller USA
1. +/ -EV
2. Left joystick
3. RTH (Return to Home) button
4. Left external antenna connector
5. Status LED
6. Right external antenna connector
7. Take-off/Land button
8. Right joystick
9. Visible IR
10. Screenshot
11. Video stream/Map view toggle
12. Integrated tablet
13. Gimbal tilt trigger
14. Zoom trigger
15. Shutter & Start/Stop recording
16. Optics reset
WARNING: If you press RTH, Take-Off/Land, and Shutter simultaneously, the EMERGENCY
MODE on ANAFI USA activates immediately. EMERGENCY MODE instantly cuts power to all motors
on ANAFI USA, 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 Skycontroller USA is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant
visual indication:
LED colors and behavior
Steady green
Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode
Flashing green
Skycontroller USA update in progress
Alternating light blue/dark blue
Connecting to ANAFI USA
Flashing light blue
No drone configured or incorrect WPA key
Steady dark blue
Connected to ANAFI USA
Alternating purple/dark blue
Autonomous flight in progress
Alternating red/any color
Low battery alert (ANAFI USA, Skycontroller USA, or both)
Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode
You must set the Skycontroller USA to Maintenance Mode to access the tablet’s data
(screenshots, downloaded media), and to install maps (batches of PNG images, compressed
together in a ZIP archive). Maintenance mode is also used to update FreeFlight 6 USA via PC,
or a USB external drive.
Equipment required:
-a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a USB-A port,
-a USB-A to USB-C cable.
Maintenance mode via computer
To activate Maintenance Mode via PC, power the Skycontroller USA on and connect the
controller’s USB-C port to the computer’s USB-A port.
Press and hold the RTH button on Skycontroller USA, then press its Reset button with the
tip of a paperclip, or a pen.
The LED of the Skycontroller USA turns light blue, then, after approximately three seconds, it
turns green. When the LED is green, release the RTH button.
A pop-up appears on the screen of the Skycontroller USA, asking you to Allow access to
tablet data?
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After a few seconds, the internal memory of the Skycontroller USA tablet appears on the
computer screen. Click the down arrow beside This PC, then click the down arrow beside
Galaxy Tab A (8.0’’, 2019), then click Tablet to show the tablets folders.
To exit maintenance mode, press the RTH button. Skycontroller USA reboots in normal
(non-maintenance) mode.
If the internal memory of the tablet is not detected by the computer during the procedure,
verify that the Skycontroller USA and the computer are properly connected.
If the controller and the computer are properly connected and the problem persists, verify
that the tablet allows you to transfer files by following this procedure:
1. Disconnect the Skycontroller USA from the computer.
2. On the tablet home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the
notification panel.
3. Tap Android System –Connected to a USB accessory
4. The USB settings screen opens.
5. Select Transferring files / Android Auto
Maintenance mode via external USB drive
Insert an external USB drive into the USB port A on the back of Skycontroller USA.
Note: the external USB drive must be formatted in FAT32.
Press and hold the RTH button of the Skycontroller USA, then press its Reset button with
the tip of a paperclip, or a pen.
The LED of the Skycontroller USA turns light blue, then, after approximately three seconds, it

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turns green. When the LED is green, release the RTH button.
The notification panel shows that the external USB drive is now accessible on the tablet.
To exit Maintenance Mode, press the RTH button. Skycontroller USA reboots in normal
(non-maintenance) mode.
FreeFlight 6 USA offline update via APK file
You can update FreeFlight 6 USA via computer, or via a USB external drive. Both procedures
require you to activate the maintenance mode on Skycontroller USA.
You will need:
-A USB-A to USB-C cable, or an external USB drive
-The FreeFlight 6 USA APK file
Note: You can also download FreeFlight 6 USA from the Play Store, or alternatively, Parrot
or your Parrot reseller can provide you with it.
Transfer the APK file
Via your computer
Reconnect the Skycontroller USA to the computer. Create a new folder on the internal
memory of the Skycontroller USA tablet. Parrot recommends that you name this folder
FreeFlight 6 USA. Transfer the FreeFlight 6 USA APK file to the FreeFlight 6 USA folder that
you just created on the tablet’s internal memory.
Disconnect the Skycontroller USA from the computer.
Via an external USB drive
Insert your external USB drive into your computer’s USB-A port. Create a new folder on the
external drive. Parrot recommends that you name this folder FreeFlight 6 USA. Transfer the
FreeFlight 6 USA APK file to the FreeFlight 6 USA folder that you just created on the external
drive.
Close the external drive window on your computer, and safely eject the external USB drive,
and then insert it into the USB-A port on your Skycontroller USA.
FreeFlight 6 USA update application on the Skycontroller USA
On Skycontroller USA, swipe up to open the tablet menu. Tap the Samsung tile, then tap My
Files.
Scroll down in the Categories section, and tap the Installation files tab.
Note: If you are going to update FreeFlight 6 USA via an external USB drive, the APK file
appears in the FreeFlight 6 USA folder that you created, under the USB Storage tab, instead
of the Installation files tab.

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Tap on the FreeFlight 6 USA folder, then tap the FreeFlight6Usa-release.apk file to install, or
update FreeFlight 6 USA.
You must enable the tablet to install third-party applications. When you click on the APK file,
a popup appears which allows you to install unknown apps.
Tap Settings.
The Install unknown apps page opens. Toggle the switch for Allow from this source to
authorize the installation of third-party applications.
Tap <Install unknown apps to return to the previous screen.