Parrot ANAFI User manual

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With , 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 in the air, to make the most of your first amazing 25-minute flight.
The indispensable prerequisites, on the next 2 pages, will not occupy more than 5 minutes of
your time: 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 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 !

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We want your up in the air as soon as possible, as we are sure you do. 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 ’s smart battery up. Use the enclosed USB-C to USB-A cable and
plug the battery to your laptop or tabletop computer, for example –you can also use
an AC adapter to plug the battery to a wall socket. The battery’s LEDs start flashing:
it is awake and ready for the initial updates.
2. Download FreeFlight 6 on your iOS or Android smartphone: requires
FreeFlight 6 to fly. The app will enable you to update Parrot Skycontroller 3 and
when you power them on for the first time.
Android QR code iOS 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.
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

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Android FreeFlight 6 homepage
3. Tap the green “FLY” box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 to launch the initial
updates. This action calls the following screen.
iOS ANAFI firmware update
Tap the green “CONTINUE” box to proceed. FreeFlight 6 displays an animation and a
progress circle on a screen labelled “Preparing your drone”. The updates of
Parrot Skycontroller 3 and do not take more than 5 minutes.
4. When updates are done, the screen displays “Your drone is ready” and a “CONTINUE”
box. Tap this “CONTINUE” box to come back to FreeFlight 6 homepage.
5. All systems are ready for flight!

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About 4K video formats ....................................................................................................................... 8
About the smart battery...................................................................................................................... 8
About auto-RTH (return home) ............................................................................................................ 8
About devices....................................................................................................................................... 8
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Ready to store or carry...................................................................................................................... 12
Ready to fly........................................................................................................................................ 12
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Ready to store or carry...................................................................................................................... 13
Ready to pilot .................................................................................................................................... 13
Camera and gimbal controls.............................................................................................................. 14
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Equipment.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Regulations........................................................................................................................................ 15
Flight conditions................................................................................................................................. 15
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Ground take-off.................................................................................................................................. 17
Hand take-off..................................................................................................................................... 17
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Battery removal ................................................................................................................................. 20
Battery installation ............................................................................................................................ 21

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Battery charging ................................................................................................................................ 21
Battery care and safety..................................................................................................................... 22
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Extracting the microSD card .............................................................................................................. 23
Retrieving photos and videos ............................................................................................................ 23
Installing the microSD card................................................................................................................ 23
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Presentation of the iOS HUD (video mode view) ............................................................................... 25
Presentation of the Android HUD (photo mode view)........................................................................ 26
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Making videos .................................................................................................................................... 29
Taking photos .................................................................................................................................... 31
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Gimbal tilt control .............................................................................................................................. 33
Zoom control...................................................................................................................................... 33
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Exposure value (EV)............................................................................................................................ 35
Shutter speed (s)............................................................................................................................... 35
ISO value (ISO) ................................................................................................................................... 35
White balance (WB) ........................................................................................................................... 35
Style................................................................................................................................................... 35
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360°.................................................................................................................................................... 35
Reveal ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Rise .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Epic..................................................................................................................................................... 36
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Cameraman ....................................................................................................................................... 36
SmartDronies..................................................................................................................................... 36
Touch & Fly......................................................................................................................................... 36

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About 4K video formats
4K video formats are professional grade media which may not be read natively by slower
computers. In that case, shoot in 1080p or use a video converter to turn your ’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
’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, ’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 for
the first time.
About auto-RTH (return home)
By design, when synchronized to GPS and Glonass satellites and when short on power,
will always attempt to come back to its most recent take-off point, at a minimal
height of 20 meters over this take-off point.
For this reason, Parrot recommends pilots take extra care when moving away from
the take-off location of their drone (for example to follow ). In such cases, pilots must
always try to land as soon as the first auto-RTH alert pops up on the screen of their
device (1 minute before auto-RTH). Landing resets the drone’s auto-RTH position before a
new take-off. This ensures users make the most of their battery flight time, and keep
their drone in a controlled and safe flying environment.
About devices
In the following pages, the word "device" refers to the smartphone, either iOS or Android-
based, on which FreeFlight 6 is installed.

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1. IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the age of
14 years.
2. BEFORE USING :
(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 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 DRONE AND ITS
ACCESSORIES, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE PARROT
DOCUMENTATION.
4. TO THE EXENT 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 .

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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: HD 720p
- 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 equivalent: 23mm
▪Depth of field: 1.5m to ∞
- Electronic shutter speed: 1 to 1/10000s
- ISO range: 100 to 3200
- Video resolutions:
▪4K Cinema 4096x2160 24fps
▪4K UHD 3840x2160 24/25/30fps
▪FHD 1920x1080 24/25/30/48/50/60fps
- Video horizontal field of view (HFOV): 69°
- Max video bitrate: 100Mbps
- Video format: MP4 (H264)
- Digital zoom:
▪Lossless: up to x2.8 (FHD); up to x1.4 (4K
UHD)
▪Standard: up to x3 (all resolutions)
- HDR: 4K UHD video
- Photo resolutions:
▪Wide (JPEG & DNG): 21MP (5344x4016) /
4:3 / 84° HFOV
▪Rectilinear (JPEG): 16MP (4608x3456) /
4:3 / 75.5° HFOV
- Photo modes:
▪Single
▪Timer
IMAGE STABILIZATION
- 3-axis hybrid stabilization:
▪Mechanical: 2-axis (roll & pitch)
▪Electronic (EIS): 3-axis (roll, pitch & yaw)
- Controllable tilt range: -90° to +90° (ground to sky)

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Your package contains:
-an drone
-a smart battery, preinstalled on
-a carrying case
-a lens cap
-a USB-A to USB-C charging cable
-a 16GB microSD card, preinstalled in
-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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Ready to store or carry
Foldable arms and propellers
Ready to fly
Charge level LED indicators Power button
Smart battery Battery extraction button
USB-C charging port 180° tilt 4K camera gimbal

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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

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Equipment
-Make sure you have downloaded FreeFlight 6 and that both your
Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your have been updated with the latest versions of
firmware.
-For the ultimate experience, make sure you have the right USB-A cable to
connect your Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your device.
-Make sure is fitted with a microSD card with enough free memory space.
-Make sure all four foldable arms of are unfolded.
-Make sure its propellers are clean, intact and unobstructed.
-Make sure both ’s and Parrot Skycontroller 3’s batteries are fully charged.
-Make sure ’s battery is securely installed on the drone’s body.
-Make sure the lens cap has been removed from ’s camera.
Regulations
-Make sure the use of is allowed where you are intending to fly.
-Check for potential restrictions regarding the use of Wi-Fi frequencies in the area
where you are intending to fly.
Flight conditions
-Check that your flying zone is safe and clear.
-Do not fly at night.
-Do not fly over urban areas or over restricted airspaces such as airports, train
stations, power plants, national reserves, and so on.
-Check the weather: do not fly in the rain, fog, snow, or in a wind exceeding
14 meters per second or 50 km/h.
-Due to the operating mode of its vertical camera and ultrasound sensor, Parrot
recommends you do not fly over water and other reflective surfaces (mirrors,
glass, and so on).

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1. Charge the battery using the enclosed USB cable and a USB-A voltage adapter
(not included in the box). Charging times depends on the supply capacity of the
adapter. Refer to the “Battery charging” section of this guide for additional
information.
2. If you want to use a controller, charge Parrot Skycontroller 3.
3. To start the drone, place it on a flat horizontal surface and press the power
button.
4. If you do not use a controller, connect your device to the Wi-Fi network of ,
using the Wi-Fi settings card located inside the drone’s carrying case - SSID
format: Anafi-xxxxx.
If you use Parrot Skycontroller 3, unfold the central part of the controller to power
it on, wait for the steady dark blue light, then plug your device to the controller
using a USB cable.
5. FreeFlight 6 runs automatically on your device and connects to and to
Parrot Skycontroller 3.
6. Check for drone and controller software updates.
7. Calibrate your , your Parrot Skycontroller 3, or both, following the
instructions on the screen.
8. Check that your flying zone is safe and clear.
9. Press the [TO/land icon] button and enjoy your flight!

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Ground take-off
Position on a flat, even, and clear surface.
Press the [TO/land icon] button on your Parrot Skycontroller 3, or tap the green
“TAKE-OFF” box, on the screen of your device.
takes off and stabilizes at 1 meter from the ground, waiting for commands
from the pilot.
Hand take-off
Position on a flat, even, and clear surface.
Press the [TO/land icon] button on your Parrot Skycontroller 3, or tap the green
“TAKE-OFF” box, on the screen of your device.
takes off and stabilizes at 1 meter from the ground, waiting for commands
from the pilot.

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Left control stick (default mode)
Right control stick (default mode)
Rise
Forward
Descend
Reverse
Turn right
Move to the right
Turn left
Move to the left

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To bring back to its take-off position, press the [RTH icon] button on your
Parrot Skycontroller 3, or tap the [RTH icon] icon on the screen of your device.
rises to 20 meters over its take-off point –if it was flying lower than this
altitude –and flies back to its take-off position.
Fly directly over a flat, even, and clear surface, then press the [TO/land icon]
button, or tap the orange “LANDING” box on the screen of your device.
lands.

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’s smart LiPo battery is preinstalled on the drone and should always be reinstalled in
the same way, with the LEDs and power button facing up, to avoid irrecoverable electric
damage to the battery, to the drone, or to both.
The smart battery can be charged whether it is installed on or not. However, you will
need to remove the battery from the drone to access your microSD card and retrieve the
photos and videos you have taken. Refer to the “Retrieving media” section of this guide for
further information.
When handling , you should never apply pressure and generally avoid touching the
drone’s camera and gimbal – its most sensitive parts. The following directions will help you
handle your drone and battery safely.
Battery removal
To remove the smart battery from the drone, unfold the back arms of . Set the
drone on a flat and even surface (such as a table), and press the push-button which
connects the battery to the body of the drone with your thumb. Gently slide your
thumb and the battery toward the back of . When the hook of the push-button
is disengaged from the body of the drone, lift the battery away from .
: battery removal