ANAFI USA
The Parrot ANAFI USA is a compact, foldable small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) weighing approximately 500 grams, manufactured in Boston, Massachusetts, and designed for government, military, and first-responder intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It features a triple-sensor gimbal with wide-angle, 32x zoom, and thermal imaging capabilities, 4K HDR video, and compliance with NDAA, TAA, and Blue UAS requirements. The system is remotely piloted by human operators and includes autonomous flight aids such as return-to-home, geofencing, and waypoint missions, though operational deployments show no evidence of fully unsupervised autonomous task execution.
Overview and Use Cases
The ANAFI USA is a foldable small UAS developed by Parrot, a robotics manufacturer headquartered in Paris, France (founded 1994), with production in Boston, Massachusetts. The system is intended for government, military, and first-responder ISR missions where compact size, portability, and multi-sensor capability are required.
Key Capabilities
- Triple-sensor gimbal: Wide-angle camera, 32x digital zoom lens, and FLIR Boson thermal imaging module
- Video capability: 4K HDR video recording and transmission
- Autonomous flight aids: Return-to-home, geofencing, AI-assisted subject tracking, and waypoint-based/photogrammetry mission planning
- Weather resistance: IP53 rating for dust and water ingress protection
- Remote piloting: Human operator control via handheld controller with autonomous aids available during flight
- Regulatory compliance: NDAA, TAA, and Blue UAS compliant
Specifications
- Weight: Approximately 500 grams (1.1 lbs)
- Flight time (standard battery): Manufacturer claim of ~32 minutes; independent real-world testing measured approximately 20 minutes 50 seconds
- Flight time (extended battery): Up to 70 minutes achievable with XLR battery on ANAFI UKR variant
- Advertised flight range: Up to 5 kilometers for visual detail range; 24 miles claimed for ANAFI UKR GV variant
- Observed real-world range: Community reports document significant variation, from approximately 230 meters in degraded conditions to approximately 2.5 kilometers under other circumstances on the same unit
- Maximum horizontal speed: 14.7 meters per second
- Wind resistance: 14.7 meters per second
- Form factor: Foldable design for portability
Applications
The system targets government, military, and public safety agencies requiring rapid deployment of aerial ISR capabilities for reconnaissance, surveillance, and assessment missions.
Manufacturer
Parrot manufactures the ANAFI USA in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and was founded in 1994.
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