Parrot ANAFI USA User manual

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WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM
With ANAFI USA, you have chosen the finest, quietest, and most portable aerial
EO/IR system, you can use everywhere on the go, anytime.
We strongly recommend you read the following information and instructions
thoroughly before you get ANAFI USA in the air, to make the most of your first 32-
minute flight.
The indispensable prerequisites, on the next pages, will not occupy more than 5
minutes of your time: ANAFI USA 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 USA opens to you, you will fully
understand the importance of mission planning in your workflow.
Have a great read, and many productive hours flying ANAFI USA.
USING THIS GUIDE
This guide is specific to a single drone configuration: ANAFI USA coupled to the
Parrot Skycontroller 3.
-Read entirely at least once: it answers most questions that most users
encounter when they discover ANAFI USA.
-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 , iOS , Flir , Boson ®, photo , EV , ISO , and so on).
ABOUT ANAFI USA DOCUMENTATION
The present guide completes the documentation of ANAFI USA, which also consists
in:
-ANAFI USA Flight Safety Guide, available online - www.parrot.com;

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-ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 release notes, available online - www.parrot.com;
-ANAFI USA repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s YouTube
account.
Always stay alert for all documentation updates.

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PREREQUISITES
You want ANAFI USA 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 USA’s smart battery up. Charge the battery using one of
the enclosed USB-A to USB-C cable and the enclosed charger. 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 USA.
2. Download FreeFlight 6 on your iOS or Android smartphone: ANAFI USA
requires FreeFlight 6 to fly. The app will enable you to update your Parrot
Skycontroller 3 and ANAFI USA 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.
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 USA second.
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 USA (screenshots below are Android).
5. ANAFI USA 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.
6. All systems are ready for flight!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WE ARE PARROT.WELCOME TO THE TEAM .......................................................................................................3
USING THIS GUIDE.........................................................................................................................................3
ABOUT ANAFI USA DOCUMENTATION.........................................................................................................3
PREREQUISITES.............................................................................................................................................5
TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................7
FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................... 12
About ANAFI USA ......................................................................................................................... 12
About Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 12
About GPS....................................................................................................................................... 12
About 4K video formats .............................................................................................................. 13
About the smart battery.............................................................................................................. 14
About auto-RTH (return home) ................................................................................................ 14
About devices ................................................................................................................................ 14
About the screenshots in this guide......................................................................................... 14
About My.Parrot accounts.......................................................................................................... 14
DISCLAIMER .............................................................................................................................................. 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 16
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................... 18
PRESENTATION OF ANAFI USA ................................................................................................................... 19
Ready to store or carry ................................................................................................................ 19
Ready to fly .................................................................................................................................... 19
PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 3 ............................................................................................... 20
Ready to store or carry ................................................................................................................ 20
Ready to pilot ................................................................................................................................ 20
Camera and gimbal controls ...................................................................................................... 21
LED status indicator color codes ............................................................................................... 21
Pairing ANAFI USA to a Parrot Skycontroller 3..................................................................... 21
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................ 23
Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Regulations..................................................................................................................................... 23
Flight conditions ........................................................................................................................... 23
GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................................... 25

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TAKING OFF .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Ground take-off ............................................................................................................................ 26
Hand launch ................................................................................................................................... 26
DEPLOYMENT FROM A MOVING VEHICLE ........................................................................................................ 28
Points of attention for the deployment of the drone from a moving vehicle............... 28
Launch from a moving vehicle................................................................................................... 28
Take-off from a moving vehicle................................................................................................ 30
FLYING ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
OPTIMAL SPEEDS ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Optimal autonomy (flight time)................................................................................................ 32
Optimal elongation (distance)................................................................................................... 32
WI-FI LINK OPTIMIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 32
RETURNING HOME ..................................................................................................................................... 37
PRECISE HOME SETTING .................................................................................................................... 37
SMART RTH.............................................................................................................................................. 37
COORDINATES AND ADVANCED RTH SETTINGS................................................................................................ 39
Managing coordinates................................................................................................................. 39
About advanced RTH settings ................................................................................................... 41
Pilot RTH ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Custom RTH ................................................................................................................................... 42
LANDING .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Hand landing.................................................................................................................................. 45
Recovery from a moving vehicle............................................................................................... 47
REPLACING PROPELLER BLADES..................................................................................................................... 48
SMART LIPO BATTERY................................................................................................................................. 49
Battery removal............................................................................................................................. 49
Battery installation ....................................................................................................................... 49
Battery charging............................................................................................................................ 49
Battery update............................................................................................................................... 50
Battery care and safety................................................................................................................ 52
MICRO SD CARD AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................. 54
Installing a microSD card............................................................................................................ 54
Retrieving photos and videos.................................................................................................... 54
Compatible microSD cards ......................................................................................................... 54

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Direct media retrieval (drone to computer)........................................................................... 54
FreeFlight 6 Gallery....................................................................................................................... 55
MicroSD card formatting ............................................................................................................ 56
MicroSD card encryption ............................................................................................................ 56
INTRODUCING FREEFLIGHT 6 ....................................................................................................................... 58
Presentation of the iOS HUD (video mode view) ................................................................. 59
Presentation of the Android HUD (photo mode view)........................................................ 61
PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 63
Presets ............................................................................................................................................. 63
Thermal ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 66
Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 66
Camera............................................................................................................................................. 67
Network........................................................................................................................................... 68
VIDEOS AND PHOTOS.................................................................................................................................. 70
Making videos ............................................................................................................................... 70
Taking photos................................................................................................................................ 74
Creating Panoramas ..................................................................................................................... 77
GIMBAL TILT AND ZOOM CONTROLS .............................................................................................................. 82
Gimbal tilt control ........................................................................................................................ 82
Zoom control ................................................................................................................................. 82
Camera Calibration: Correct horizon (exceptional procedure).......................................... 85
Camera Calibration: Gimbal calibration .................................................................................. 87
Camera Calibration: Cameras alignment (exceptional procedure)................................... 87
PRO-IMAGING SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................. 89
Exposure value (EV)...................................................................................................................... 89
Shutter speed (s) ........................................................................................................................... 89
ISO value (ISO)............................................................................................................................... 90
White balance (WB)...................................................................................................................... 91
HDR .................................................................................................................................................. 92
NATURAL Style.............................................................................................................................. 93
P-LOG Style..................................................................................................................................... 93
INTENSE Style ................................................................................................................................ 93

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PASTEL Style................................................................................................................................... 93
ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................ 93
Lock AE ............................................................................................................................................ 94
Lock AE Touch................................................................................................................................ 96
THERMAL IMAGING .................................................................................................................................... 97
About Thermal Imaging .............................................................................................................. 97
Presentation of the Thermal HUD (post-processing) .......................................................... 97
Relative Thermal mode................................................................................................................ 99
Spot Thermal mode.................................................................................................................... 101
THERMAL ANALYZER MODE........................................................................................................................ 102
CINESHOTS (VISIBLE SPECTRUM ONLY) ......................................................................................................... 104
360° ................................................................................................................................................ 104
Reveal............................................................................................................................................. 104
Spiral .............................................................................................................................................. 105
Epic ................................................................................................................................................. 105
PILOTING MODES ..................................................................................................................................... 106
Manual flight ............................................................................................................................... 106
Cameraman .................................................................................................................................. 106
Follow Me ..................................................................................................................................... 107
Smartdronies................................................................................................................................ 110
MAP-BASED FLYING MODES ....................................................................................................................... 111
Flight Plan..................................................................................................................................... 111
Touch & Fly: Waypoint.............................................................................................................. 118
Touch & Fly: POI.......................................................................................................................... 118
APPENDIX 1: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................... 120
APPENDIX 2: OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................ 127

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FOREWORD
About ANAFI USA
ANAFI USA 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 USA (feet extensions, buoys, etc.). In addition to the
overweight they carry for the drone and its motors, they can indeed
magnetically disturb ANAFI USA and impair its communications.
Should you want to equip your drone with an accessory, note it will drastically reduce
its autonomy, and remember that the maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of
ANAFI USA is 644 g / 1.42 lb.
Also bear in mind you should never alter the center of gravity of the drone.
About Wi-Fi
Parrot asks you to switch off your device’s Wi-Fi connection when flying
ANAFI USA with both the Parrot Skycontroller 3 and your phone or tablet: with
this configuration, the drone and the controller communicate through
ANAFI USA’s Wi-Fi network and activating your device’s Wi-Fi can only result in
interferences.
Therefore, your device’s Wi-Fi should only be activated –and connected to
ANAFI USA’s Wi-Fi network –when you want to fly the drone using your device as its
sole controller.
About GPS
ANAFI USA does not need a satellite –GPS, Glonass, Galileo –synchronization (or fix)
to take off. It can therefore be piloted indoor and through cluttered areas, stabilized
by its onboard sensors.
However, automated and assisted flight modes require both ANAFI USA and the
FreeFlight 6 device (preferably associated with the Parrot Skycontroller 3)
synchronization to geocoordinate satellites –the Parrot Skycontroller 3 alone has
no geo-positioning capacity.
For this reason, Parrot recommends ANAFI USA pilots to always set up, start and
finish their automated and assisted flights from wide open areas, as a sports
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About 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 the Skycontroller 3
is better defined in the 1080p video mode than in 4K (or any photo mode),
especially when using the zoom. For this reason, Parrot recommends favoring
default video settings (1080p, 30 fps) for direct observation. 4K video recording
should be reserved for post-mission data exploitation.

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About the smart battery
ANAFI USA’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 USA’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 USA for the first time.
About auto-RTH (return home)
By design, when synchronized to GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellites and when short
on power, ANAFI USA will always attempt to come back to its most recent take-off
point, at a minimal height over this take-off point, which is configurable through
FreeFlight 6 (between 20 meters and 100 meters) and is set by default at 30 meters.
Refer to the “Coordinates and advanced RTH settings” and “PREFERENCES – Safety –
Advanced RTH settings” section of this guide for further information on RTH.
About devices
In this page and the following, the word "device" refers to the smartphone or tablet,
either iOS or Android-based, on which FreeFlight 6 is installed.
About the screenshots in this guide
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.
About My.Parrot accounts
Parrot strongly recommends that you use your My.Parrot account (or create one if
ANAFI USA is your first Parrot drone) to let Parrot store your ANAFI USA 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
Using ANAFI USA carries no particular health requirement.
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, 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 USA 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 USA 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 USA.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRONE
•Mass: 496 g / 1.1 lb.
•Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 644 g / 1.42 lb.
•Maximum transmission range: 4 km (2.48 mi) with
the enclosed Parrot Skycontroller 3
•Maximum flight time: 32 minutes
•Maximum horizontal speed: 15 m/s
•Maximum vertical speed: 4 m/s
•Maximum wind resistance: 15 m/s
•Maximum propeller speed: 11,000 rpm
•Sound power level at 1m (3ft): 84 dB
•Service ceiling: 5.000 m above MSL (Mean Sea Level)
•Optional geocaging
•Operating temperature: -32F (-35 °C) to 120F (49 °C)
•No take-off temperature limitation
•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
device OR share anonymous data on secured
European servers
DIMENSIONS:
•Size folded: 252 x 104 x 82 mm (9.92 x 4.09 x 3.23”)
•Size unfolded: 282 x 373 x 84 mm (11.10 x 14.69 x
3.30”)
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 to +150 °C 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:
-Hybrid: 3-axis
-Mechanical: 2-axis roll / pitch
-Electronics (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 in 2h with an USB-PD (Power Delivery)
charger –not included in the pack
•Charges in 3h20 with the provided charger
•Mass: 195 g / 0.43 lb.
•Voltage: 11.55 V
•Max charging power: 30 W
PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 3
•Folded size: 94x152x72 mm
•Unfolded size: 153x152x116 mm
•Mass: 283 g / 0.62 lb
•Transmission system: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi
beacon)
•Operating frequencies: 2.4 - 5.8 GHz
•Max. transmission distance: 4 km / 2.48 mi
•Resolution of live video feed: HD 720p
•Battery capacity: 2500 mAh 3.6 V
•Battery life: 2h30 (Android) / 5h30 (iOS)
•Compatible mobile devices: screen size up to 10”
•USB ports: USB-C (charge), USB-A (connection)

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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 Parrot Skycontroller 3
-1 tablet holder
-1 multi-port fast USB charger
-1 additional set of propeller blades
-4 USB-A/USB-C cables
-1 hard case
Illustration picture: device not included in the pack

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

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PRESENTATION OF PARROT SKYCONTROLLER 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