Parrot, Verizon and Skyward bring first 4G LTE connected drone to the U.S. market
04 Agosto 2021 - 3:00PM
Today, Verizon, Parrot, and Skyward announced an exclusive
partnership to bring the first out-of-the-box 4G LTE connected
drone solution to the United States.
Parrot ANAFI Ai is the first and only
off-the-shelf drone to connect to Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Verizon
4G LTE connectivity is provided exclusively to Skyward subscribers
at no additional cost. The Skyward Connected Drone Solution gives
enterprises one complete experience for planning, flying, data
transfer and processing data.
Parrot ANAFI Ai is a compact professional drone,
built for work, setting a new communications standard, open to
developers, with a full open source app, autonomous 1 click
photogrammetry and new levels of cybersecurity. The Skyward
Connected Drone Solution with Parrot’s ANAFI Ai is making complex
missions for photogrammetry, mapping, modeling in construction,
infrastructure, inspection & surveying, public safety and
enterprise use simpler, safer and quicker. In addition to its
Verizon 4G LTE connectivity, it features a uniquely designed
omni-directional obstacle avoidance system, 48 MP imaging accuracy,
4K 60fps smooth videos, and up to 32 minutes of flight time in an
airframe that weighs less than 2 pounds.
Parrot ANAFI Ai’s embedded Secure Element secures the 4G LTE
link between the drone and the user’s device. Parrot’s implemented
streaming software is adapted to the 4G situation to quickly
optimize the definition and frame rate to the network quality.
Parrot ANAFI Ai pilots can subscribe to a paid account or a free
trial of the Skyward Connected Drone Solution to:
- Plan with Skyward’s airspace map and fleet management
tools
- Obtain fast, automated access to controlled airspace from the
Federal Aviation Administration with LAANC
- Fly over Verizon 4G LTE with the Skyward InFlight mobile
app
- Process with Skyward Mapping & Modeling, powered by
Pix4D
- Transfer data during flight over 4G LTE
Users can activate 4G LTE connectivity in just a
few taps exclusively in the Skyward InFlight mobile app. Today, as
a Skyward customer, the cost of the ANAFI Ai’s connectivity is
included with a Skyward subscription — no wireless bills, hidden
fees, complicated activation, or store visits are necessary. It’s
one more piece of a complete drone program management solution.
Once activated through Skyward, Verizon 4G LTE
connectivity provides a seamless backup connection to the flight
controller in case of interference or interruption. It paves the
way for near real-time data transfer, remote deployment, and Beyond
Visual Line of Sight flight operations — which are allowed today
with a waiver from the FAA.
“Enterprise drone programs are pushing the
limits of technology available today and advanced operators are
ready for a connected, trusted, and capable drone to take their
drone programs to the next level,” said Mariah Scott, Head of
Verizon Robotics Business Technology. “Parrot ANAFI Ai connected to
Verizon 4G LTE marks an industry milestone toward distributed,
remote, persistent operations that lets users fly to anywhere from
anywhere with near real time data transfer.”
“Cellular connectivity is the new communications
standard for the professional drone industry and Parrot ANAFI Ai
seeks to set new standards for drones at work,” said Henri Seydoux,
Founder and CEO of Parrot. “We designed ANAFI Ai’s 4G LTE
connectivity, which enables precise, robust and secure control at
any distance with a 4G LTE connection that avoids obstacles.
Advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous flights, best-in-class
imaging, photogrammetry accuracy and reliable 4G LTE connectivity
on the Verizon network, put powerful new tools in the hands of
professionals like never before and we truly believe it is a game
changer for the professional drone industry.”
The Skyward Connected Drone Solution with Parrot
ANAFI Ai on Verizon 4G LTE will be available in the second
half of 2021 through Skyward. To learn more, visit
www.skyward.io/parrot-anafi-ai.
For more information on Parrot ANAFI Ai, visit:
https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-ai.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of
technology, communications, information and entertainment products
and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence
around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in
2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and
solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering
on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity,
security and control.
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