Parrot unveils ANAFI Ai: The first 4G connected robotic UAV
Parrot unveils ANAFI Ai:
The first 4G connected robotic UAV
ANAFI Ai provides professionals features that
really matter.
Paris – June 30, 2021:
Parrot, a leading European drone group, is pleased to
announce ANAFI Ai: a drone that sets new standards and
capabilities for professionals.
ANAFI Ai is the first drone to use 4G as the
main data link between the drone and the operator, which is a game
changer for the drone industry. Users will no longer experience
transmission limitations thanks to ANAFI Ai’s 4G connectivity,
which enables precise control at any distance. For Beyond Visual
Line of Sight flights, it stays connected even behind
obstacles.
For the first time, ANAFI Ai embeds a Secure
Element in the drone and in its Skycontroller 4. The 4G link
between the drone and the user’s phone is encrypted. The Secure
Element protects both the integrity of the software and the privacy
of data transferred.
Parrot's large partner ecosystem delivers a
wealth of specialized applications and services for a variety of
professional uses. Parrot is the first in the industry to make its
piloting application open-source. Parrot offers developers a
Software Development Kit (SDK) to execute custom code in the ANAFI
Ai drone during the flight. The SDK gives access to all flight
sensors, including obstacle avoidance sensors, occupancy grid and
internet access.
ANAFI Ai’s uniquely designed obstacle-avoidance
(OA) system detects obstacles in all directions, using stereo
cameras to sense objects and automatically avoid them.
ANAFI Ai incorporates a 48 MP main camera and
boasts a powerfully-stabilized 4K 60fps / HDR10 camera to capture
finely-detailed aerial images and smooth video footage.
Originally the pioneer of consumer drones a
decade ago, Parrot now seeks to set new standards for drones at
work. Advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous flights,
best-in-class imaging, photogrammetry accuracy and reliable 4G
connectivity, put powerful new tools in the hands of professionals
like never before.
ANAFI Ai will be available in the second
half of 2021 through Parrot Drone Enterprise Partners and leading
Enterprise Drone Reseller Network.For more information, visit:
https://www.parrot.com/uk/drones/anafi-ai
4G connectivity
4G is profoundly changing the use cases for
drones. With 4G, the data link between the drone and the pilot
becomes robust in all circumstances. Already widely and reliably
deployed around the world, 4G offers long range transmission at low
frequency bands at 700MHz - 900MHz.
Additionally, the 4G connection means
professionals can operate the drone at any distance.
Many 4G operators offer quality-of-service
guarantees for first responders, such as firefighters and
police.
At Parrot, we have worked hard to develop a
powerful streaming software adapted to any 4G situation. Our
software quickly optimizes the definition and frame rate to the
network quality. Our software is also robust to packet and frame
losses.
ANAFI Ai itself does not require a subscription;
users can utilize any SIM card capable of sending data. Parrot
provides its users a secured infrastructure that works with all
smartphones.
48 MP imaging accuracyANAFI
Ai's Quad Bayer sensor offers 14 EV of dynamic range in HDR10 mode.
It catches all the details both in highlights and shadows.
Inspection professionals can use the 6x digital
zoom to observe 1 cm details at a distance of 75 m.
The controllable gimbal tilt range (from -90° to
+90°) gives professionals access to complex points of view such as
the underside of a bridge structure.
The hybrid image stabilization on 6 axis (3-axis
mechanical, 3-axis electronic) ensures sharp photos even in
crosswinds of up to 12.7 m/s.
P-Log format allows professionals to retain more
information with raw files.
HDR10 IMAGE WITH 14 EV OF DYNAMIC RANGE,
CAPTURED BY ANAFI Ai.
Autonomous Photogrammetry
ANAFI Ai’s biomimetic form factor mimics
nature's fitness. Its swivel head has an omni-directional camera,
ensuring precise obstacle avoidance in every flight direction. When
obstacles are detected, ANAFI Ai automatically determines the best
trajectory to pursue its mission.
Embedded Artificial Intelligence allows for
photogrammetry-specific flight plans to be performed automatically,
optimizing productivity, and saving time. Professionals can
generate optimized missions based on the land registry of the
building selected in just one click.
ANAFI Ai’s Quad Bayer 48 MP sensor delivers
survey-grade accurate 2D and 3D models. It offers the same
precision as drones with a 1" 20MP sensor, while flying 1.5 times
higher. A GSD of 0.46 cm/px is obtained at an altitude of 30 m.
Pictures can be captured at 1fps, 2x faster than any other drone in
the market.
3D MODEL OF THE CITY OF POSITANO MAPPED IN
4G
ANAFI Ai images are compatible with all
photogrammetry software suites. With PIX4D, the market leader in
photogrammetry software, Parrot has pushed the integration one step
further. During the flight, ANAFI Ai sends the pictures to
PIX4Dcloud directly. Computation starts when the drone lands so
that professionals gain productivity by avoiding manual
time-consuming data transfer.
A unique robotic platform
Since the first Parrot A.R. Drone in 2010,
open-source is at the heart of Parrot platforms. Parrot continually
contributes to the open-source community.
With the launch of ANAFI Ai, Parrot expands its
Software Development Kit (SDK) by open-sourcing the 7th version of
its FreeFlight ground control station application:
- Air SDK: provides a breakthrough technological
architecture to run code directly on ANAFI Ai. Developers can
program custom-designed autonomous flight missions by accessing all
drone sensors, connectivity interfaces, and autopilot
features.
- Ground SDK: allows developers to create iOS
and Android mobile applications for Parrot drones. All the features
of the drone (control, video, settings) are accessible.
- OpenFlight: the open-source core of FreeFlight
7 application. Developers can focus on adding their own features
and immediately get a professional-looking App ready to be
published on the application stores.
- Sphinx: enables developers to test their
algorithm and flight strategy in a photorealistic 3D simulation
environment running through Unreal Engine, with accurate physical
interaction.
Parrot’s industry-leading SDK facilitates the
implementation of tailored end-to-end solutions for professionals
from public safety, search & rescue to defense and inspection
fields.
Parrot platforms are built on industry standards
(WIFI, RTP/RTSP, MAVLINK), making interoperability much easier.
Parrot keeps on expanding its mature software
ecosystem: from enterprise drone platforms (Skyward, a Verizon
Company, Measure, an AgEagle Company), flight logs services
(DroneLogbook, Airdata), public safety programs (DroneSense) and
advanced mission planning (QGroundControl, UgCS), to media and data
cloud platforms (Survae), real time geospatial situational
awareness (Rapid Imaging, Textron Systems), surveying and mapping
(PIX4D).
Today, Parrot has the largest partner ecosystem
for professional drones.
Cybersecurity by design
Pioneering flight, Parrot is also pioneering
security.
ANAFI Ai embeds a WISeKey Secure
Element which is NIST FIPS140-2 Level 3
compliant and Common
Criteria EAL5+ certified. The Secure
Element:
- performs cryptographic operations.
- stores and protects sensitive information.
- protects the integrity of the embedded software.
- provides a unique identity to the drone for 4G
pairing and strong authentication.
- features a unique digital signing of the pictures taken by the
drone.
Users have full control over their data. No data
is shared by default without the user’s express consent. ANAFI Ai
is compliant with the European Union General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) and in some cases goes even further. For example,
users can delete all data with 1-Click, easily maintaining control
over what is stored.
A bug bounty program is currently running in
partnership with YesWeHack, the first European crowdsourced
security platform. Parrot benefits from their vast
community of cybersecurity researchers to identify potential
vulnerabilities in its drones, mobile applications
and WebServices.
A cool drone
By its design, Parrot’s new Skycontroller 4 is a
milestone for the industry. Cumbersome cables are no longer
required, and it enables the use of an iPad mini and all large
smartphones. The controller also features an HDMI output, which
allows streaming videos from ANAFI Ai.
With ANAFI Ai, Parrot believes “pleasure in the
job puts perfection in the work” - Aristotle.
ANAFI Ai is Parrot’s new cool drone: it looks
nice, it is intriguing, foldable, operational in 1 minute and
resistant to rain.
Parrot |
Kaizo for Parrot |
Cecilia Natalia Hage |
Alex McDonald & Joe Scott |
cecilia.hage@parrot.com |
parrot@kaizo.co.uk |
|
+44 (0) 7889 088 872 |
About ParrotFounded in 1994 by
Henri Seydoux, Parrot is today the leading European group in the
fast-growing industry of drones. Visionary, at the forefront of
innovation, Parrot is the only group to be positioned across the
entire value chain, from equipment to services and
software.
- Parrot, the world's number 2 of the consumer drone market,
designs drones known for their high performance and ease of
use.
- Parrot has a portfolio of outstanding companies and interests
in commercial drones, covering equipment, software and services.
Its expert capabilities are focused primarily on three vertical
markets: (i) agriculture, (ii) 3D Mapping, Surveying and
Inspection, and (iii) Defense and Security.
The Parrot Group designs and engineers its
products in Europe, mainly in France and Switzerland. It currently
employs over 500 people worldwide and makes the majority
of its sales outside of France. Parrot, headquartered in
Paris, has been listed since 2006 on Euronext Paris (FR0004038263 -
PARRO). Financial information can be found
on http://corporate.parrot.com. For more
information: www.parrot.com and its
subsidiaries www.pix4d.com, www.sensefly.com.
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