ANAFI Ai
The Parrot ANAFI Ai is a foldable, sub-1 kg professional micro-unmanned aerial vehicle available in civilian and military-focused variants. The system features 4G LTE connectivity, 48 MP imaging, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous mission capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and photogrammetry applications.
Overview and Use Cases
The ANAFI Ai is a foldable micro-UAV platform developed by Parrot. Two primary variants exist: the civilian ANAFI Ai and the ANAFI UKR, a military/defense-focused variant. The system is designed for autonomous intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and photogrammetry missions operated by human mission planners rather than direct remote piloting.
Key Capabilities
Civilian Variant (ANAFI Ai):
- 4G LTE connectivity for remote operations
- 48 MP imaging capability
- Obstacle avoidance
- Autonomous photogrammetry missions
- Sub-1 kg airframe weight
Military Variant (ANAFI UKR):
- 35x hybrid zoom
- Combined RGB and thermal imaging
- Extended flight time up to 70 minutes with XLR battery configuration
- GNSS-denied optical navigation for contested environments
- Onboard artificial intelligence processing
- Hardened cybersecurity features
- Sub-1 kg airframe weight
Specifications
- Weight: Under 1 kg
- Design: Foldable configuration
- Range: Claimed 24 miles (ANAFI UKR GV); community testing reports approximately 2 km visual line-of-sight performance
- Flight Time: Specified at 32 minutes for civilian variant; community reports indicate real-world performance of 20–25 minutes
- Imaging: 48 MP camera (civilian); RGB and thermal (military variant)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE (civilian variant)
- Navigation: Standard GNSS (civilian); optical navigation in GNSS-denied environments (military)
Applications
The ANAFI Ai has seen deployment across civilian and military sectors. Military and defense applications include adoption by NATO, the Finnish Defense Forces, the British Army (DSTL explosive ordnance disposal trials), and integration into a major European armored vehicle program. Law enforcement and security agencies using the platform include the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Coast Guard. The ANAFI UKR has been designated for FIFA 2026 World Cup security operations.
Manufacturer
Parrot develops and manufactures the ANAFI Ai series.
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