PARIS, Sept. 17, 2020 – Parrot, the leading European drone group, is pleased to announce the results of an independent data-privacy and security audit of its FreeFlight 6 mobile application for the ANAFI series of drones. The extensive audit was conducted by <a href="https://www.bishopfox.com/">Bishop Fox</a>, one of the most recognized private offensive-security professional services companies, in order to scrutinize and objectivize potential security vulnerabilities and privacy issues in the FreeFlight 6 app.

 

Bishop Fox’s deep assessment of the FreeFlight 6 mobile application for iOS and Android, as well as FreeFlight 6’s API web services, showed that the app delivers on Parrot’s promise of exceptional data security, protection and transparency. No user data is shared by the app unless the user explicitly chooses to share the information. The Bishop Fox team performed automated vulnerability scanning, source code review, and manual penetration testing in order to assess FreeFlight 6’s data-privacy protections and vulnerability to real-world exploits and attacks.

 

“No behaviors or functions were observed in the mobile applications, API web services, or source code that conflicted with the <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/securite-vie-privee">privacy policy available on the Parrot corporate website</a>,” stated Daniel Wood, Associate VP of Consulting at Bishop Fox, in a written summary of the security and privacy audit.

 

“The Bishop Fox team did not discover any functions in the source code to transmit flight data to Parrot-controlled storage outside of user-approved drone flight logs. Additionally, the team did not observe any transmission of drone- or application-captured media (photos, videos, audio clips) other than user-initiated sharing to social media.”

 

The Bishop Fox security and privacy audit for the Parrot FreeFlight 6 app confirmed the following key findings:

 

<ul><li>The FreeFlight 6 mobile application available via the Apple App Store and Google Play matched the provided source code. The source code for the FreeFlight 6 app did not exhibit obfuscation techniques, and Bishop Fox did not identify any code or functionality that deviated from the stated design and purpose of the application.</li>
</ul><ul><li>The Bishop Fox assessment team did not find any mechanisms to update or augment the FreeFlight 6 application outside of platform-released updates. Drone firmware updates are prompted to the user and are not initiated without the user’s permission.</li>
</ul><ul><li>In reviewing permissions granted by FreeFlight 6 against the behaviors and actions exhibited by the app, the Bishop Fox team identified no suspicious activity that would indicate undisclosed data collection or sharing beyond the permissions explicitly granted by the user.</li>
</ul><ul><li>The Bishop Fox assessment team was unable to gain unauthenticated access to any saved user data. Furthermore, the team verified that user data saved into cloud storage was purged upon user request.</li>
</ul><ul><li>In reviewing interactions between the drones, mobile applications, and back-end API web services in the source code, Bishop Fox did not discover any transmission of flight data to Parrot-controlled storage outside of user-approved drone flight logs. The team did not observe any transmission of drone- or app-captured photos, videos, or audio clips unless it was explicitly initiated by the user.</li>
</ul><ul><li>The Bishop Fox assessment team compared their observations to Parrot’s published privacy policy. No behaviors or functions were observed that conflicted with Parrot’s published privacy policy.</li>
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Victor Vuillard, Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Cybersecurity at Parrot applauds these results:

 

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Parrot teams are fully committed to providing products designed to meet the highest level of security and personal data protection requirements. Bishop Fox’s assessment proves the high level of security and privacy that Parrot reached for all of its users’ benefits. We are proud to offer the most secure UAVs.
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As part of Bishop Fox’s comprehensive assessment, two medium-risk vulnerabilities and three low-risk vulnerabilities were identified in the FreeFlight 6 mobile app. The Bishop Fox team found that none of the vulnerabilities would impact user privacy or security.

 

Parrot’s upcoming software update will further strengthen two minor issues identified related to configuration encryption. Following an internal review and based on user feedback, Parrot accepts the risk associated with the remaining medium- and low-risk vulnerabilities related to authorization token expirations, root and jailbreak detection and certificate pinning, as the benefits to both user experience and transparency, far outweigh the low-risks.

 

For a detailed letter of summary by Bishop Fox regarding the independent audit of Parrot FreeFlight 6, please visit:

Parrot’s mobile app for the ANAFI drone platform delivers on the legacy and promise of exceptional data protection.

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Independent Security Audit Confirms Privacy and Security Benefits of Parrot FreeFlight 6 App

PORTLAND, Ore. And Paris, September 15, 2020 – Today, Skyward, A Verizon company, and Parrot, the leading European drone group, announce their partnership to deliver Parrot ANAFI drones along with Skyward drone program management, flight log sync, and training to U.S. enterprises. In particular, the new ANAFI USA drone speaks to a widespread need among U.S. companies and public agencies for a secure, high-end drone manufactured domestically. Sold by Skyward, the ANAFI USA and training package gives enterprises a one-stop shop for building and scaling a drone program with aircraft, policies and procedures, training, and automatic flight log sync to the software platform to manage it all.

 

“ANAFI USA was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professional users while offering exceptional data security and privacy,” said Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot.

“Now, combined with Skyward’s enterprise drone solutions covering training and integrated software platforms, professional users have access to one of the most comprehensive suite of hardware, software and services.”

 

In addition to its security benefits, Parrot’s ANAFI USA features an industry-first 32x zoom, 4K HDR video, and thermal imaging capabilities. It’s ultraportable, weather-resistant, and ready to launch in 55 seconds.

 

“Now enterprises can maximize their investment in the ANAFI USA by pairing it with Skyward’s in-person and online operator training and robust management platform,” said Mariah Scott, President of Skyward, A Verizon company. “This is just the beginning of a strong partnership with Parrot. Look for continued feature integration and connectivity offerings as we move the industry forward together.”

 

Skyward users can automatically log flights from the Parrot FreeFlight 6 piloting application for the ANAFI, ANAFI Thermal, and ANAFI USA drones with additional integration features coming soon to maximize the value of both platforms.

 

To learn more about the drone and training packages or pre-order the ANAFI USA visit:<a href="https://skyward.io/anafiusa?utm_source=pressrelease&amp;utm_campaign=anafiusa"> </a>

A partnership to deliver Parrot ANAFI drones along with integrated Skyward drone program management, flight log sync, and training to U.S. enterprises.

Skyward- Parrot Partnership Brings Integration and Training for the ANAFI USA 

<h2>ANAFI USA drones shine again as the most serious proven solutions of the DIU Blue sUAS program.</h2>

 

 

Parrot, the drone pioneers, are again breaking drone industry boundaries by being the first of the DIU Blue sUAS approved systems to be available on the 2020 GSA schedule today.

 

This is yet another proof of the strength and reliability of the readily available ANAFI platform used by professionals over the last 2 years of its continual improvement.

 

Parrot has 10 years of established experience in drone development and manufacturing and is continuing to drive innovative and secure drone solutions to support military and government entities around the world.

 

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To submit an inquiry regarding ANAFI USA, please visit the ANAFI USA <a href="https://m365.eu.vadesecure.com/safeproxy/v3?f=GFw6UwoogJKPfo9aeiWDnX8egTAyzCUy_yZ6qxU1GDAy9z1ai9j3XYN48Yn8vN4F&amp;i=YQFJzK5_7rQeIVRJ3EcGUM8GhSTAH5Mh-bskTTVKLFttRYaXqCpix9N-7k88q4qHWEntLytNKTk516KDD8sO_Q&amp;k=O2eg&amp;r=VZKGtUjN3bYNI1VmILqjcmHU26nqsdtyYTaWQStC7gWrM4juBKU6MRyNr9lzF7T9&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DG5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUQUtVOFBIMjBVVjcxUEVURDBMT0JCU1JaSy4u">contact portal</a>.

Parrot is the first of the DIU Blue sUAS approved systems to be available on the 2020 GSA schedule today.

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Parrot ANAFI USA available on the 2020 US GSA Schedule

<h2 class="robotoStyle h2Style">The inclusion of dedicated ANAFI USA systems in the GSA schedule for the U.S. Army and government operations is a testament to the exceptional security and performance of Parrot’s proven experience in the drone industry.</h2>

 

Parrot, the leading European drone group, is pleased to announce its selection in the Blue sUAS program by the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The DIU is a Department of Defense organization that accelerates commercial technology for national defense. The Blue sUAS program is a spin-off of the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program launched by the Army and DIU in April 2019. The Blue sUAS drone development effort was organized in response to increased government-wide demand for secure and ultraportable drones that could be used for a variety of military and federal applications.

<h3 class="robotoStyle h3Style">Blue sUAS: A robust and trusted domestic UAS industrial base for the U.S. Army</h3>

 

Parrot is currently one of two finalists of the SRR project, with delivery of a production-ready SRR drone scheduled by the end of 2020. Parrot’s work for the SRR project confirmed to the DIU that the company is capable of meeting the outstanding and proven security, performance, scalability and ease-of-use requirements in its initial solutions designed for the U.S. Army.

 
Following the initial phases of the SRR program, the DIU launched the Blue sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) effort to address high demand for trusted, secure, ultraportable, rapidly deployable, inexpensive and U.S.-manufactured drones for deployment in U.S. military, federal agencies and government operations.

 
Both the SRR and Blue sUAS programs comply with Section 848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which prohibits operating or procuring unmanned aircraft systems manufactured in China.

 
Parrot has been selected once more by the DIU as one of the five participants in the Blue sUAS program. Parrot was invited to present its solutions on August 19, 2020.

 
At this virtual event, Parrot revealed two new high-performance tactical reconnaissance drones: ANAFI USA MIL for military forces, and ANAFI USA GOV for government and federal agencies.

 
With an incomparable 10 years’ experience developing micro drones for the commercial and consumer markets – during which time Parrot has produced over 4.5 million drones – Parrot is the most established and serious drone technology company in the Blue sUAS program. The proven ANAFI platform has evolved through two years of extensive continuous development, improvement, and real-world use in the field.

<h3 class="robotoStyle h3Style">The dedicated and approved systems built for military, government and federal agencies</h3>

 

ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV are the result of Parrot’s work over the past 18 months for the SRR and Blue sUAS programs. Manufactured in the U.S., both drones offer a powerful stabilized 32x zoom, FLIR thermal imaging, 4K HDR video, and exceptional data encryption and privacy features.

 
Easy to fly, fast to deploy, and offering impossibly quiet operations, both drones offer core features complementary to those of Parrot’s ANAFI USA drone, which was announced in June 2020 for enterprise, public safety, first responders and inspection professionals.

 

Building onto the ANAFI USA platform, ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV provide additional special features that were engineered to meet the needs of U.S. military forces, and U.S. government and federal agencies. Both drones are fully compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

 

Parrot’s legacy of security excellence was a key enabler for ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV to meet the rigorous requirements of the U.S. Army and DIU. Both drones have achieved Authority to Operate (ATO) status by the DoD after passing comprehensive cybersecurity validation testing.

 

The ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV drones offer outstanding security at their core. Both models use an AES-XTS algorithm with a 512-bit key length to encrypt all data saved to the drone’s SD card. An encryption key is required to read all data captured by the drone, protecting sensitive data if the drone falls into the wrong hands.

 

ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV use a secure WPA2 Wi-Fi connection to authenticate and encrypt all communications between the controller and the drone. With ANAFI USA MIL, pilots also benefit from an AES 256-bit encrypted radio communication system (Microhard) between the drone and its controller: drone operators are able to use the U.S. Army’s TOGA GCS controller with ANAFI USA MIL or the included dedicated Skycontroller USA.

 

<h3 class="robotoStyle h3Style">Streamlined procurement through the GSA schedule</h3>

 

Due to their highly specialized and dedicated features, ANAFI USA MIL and ANAFI USA GOV will have the honor of being included in the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule starting in September 2020 to facilitate ease of procurement and ensuring a secure supply chain for all US militaries, government departments and federal agencies.

 

The inclusion of ANAFI USA GOV and ANAFI USA in the GSA schedule is a testament to their exceptional security and performance, as products offered through the GSA must meet strict criteria for reliability, quality control, and regulatory compliance, including the ATO waiver exemption.

 

U.S. Department of Defense entities can also pursue a production contract via Other Transaction Authority, leveraging the scaling option of DIU’s Commercial Solution Opening.

 

Available in September exclusively through GSA’s established partner Darley Defense, ANAFI USA MIL will be priced at $16,000 and ANAFI USA GOV will be priced at $14,000. To submit an inquiry regarding ANAFI USA MIL, ANAFI USA GOV, or Parrot’s commercially available ANAFI USA enterprise drones, please visit the <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUQUtVOFBIMjBVVjcxUEVURDBMT0JCU1JaSy4u">ANAFI USA contact portal</a>.

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Parrot Selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit as a major drone supplier

Parrot, the leading European drone group, and Dronisos, a pioneer in the creation and production of customized drone swarm light shows, are expanding their ongoing partnership to explore new applications for drone flight automation leveraging the Parrot ANAFI drone platform.

 

Dronisos’ drone swarms combine sophisticated technology and artistic expression to entertain audiences around the world with dancing drones and lights for clients including Lancôme, Peugeot, FIFA, and Oreo. These shows require sophisticated drone flight automation to synchronize up one thousand drones to perform choreographed movements, tricks and flight patterns.

 

Dronisos has previously featured Parrot Bebop and Mambo drones, modified with specialized lights, hardware and software to act as the stars of their shows. Parrot’s latest ANAFI drone platform offers new opportunities to advance flight automation and synchronization thanks to its compact size, quiet flights, and industry-leading security.

“Parrot is a dream partner to help us bring to life spectacular displays of imagination through both their technology and appreciation for artistry,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdlauwereins/">Jean-Dominique Lauwereins</a>, CTO and Co-Founder of Dronisos. “Now, Parrot’s ANAFI drone platform has both inspired and equipped our team to push the boundaries and take our drone swarm capabilities to new heights and new industries. In particular, the small size of the ANAFI prevents any physical harm and the highly secure connection ensures the safety and integrity of autonomous flights from potential hackers.”

 

Parrot first partnered with Dronisos in 2016 to help produce the company’s now infamous drone dances at its annual CES booth to showcase the launch of the Bebop. The lighthearted and entertaining dances entertained CES attendees and served as a memorable showcase of the brand and its technology. These elaborate choreographed drone dances broke barriers in drone automation previously unimagined.

 

Five years later, amid months of lockdown due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the Dronisos team created a world-record breaking show flying 200 Parrot Bebop 2 drones simultaneously. Created with a dispersed team throughout the lockdown, the show broke the world record for the largest number of drones flying autonomously indoors. The show, sponsored by Cisco and Tim, was broadcast nationally for the celebration of San Giovanni, a popular annual Italian festival in Turin, Genoa and Florence.

Dronisos x Parrot

“Dronisos has broken barriers and world records with their vision and engineering and our drone technology,” said <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromebouvard/">Jerome Bouvard</a>, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Parrot. “We see the ways in which our professional and enterprise customers are using our drones and believe that through this next phase of our partnership we can showcase what else can be achieved to solve new challenges for inspections, surveying and mapping, security and defense industries.”

 

For more information on Parrot and its ANAFI drones, visit <a href="https://www.parrot.com/">Parrot.com</a>. To learn more about Dronisos, visit <a href="https://www.dronisos.com/">Dronisos.com</a>.

Parrot + Dronisos: Imagining the future of Drone Automation

<h2>Parrot has worked closely with French authorities and regulators to address the rapidly progressing regulations in France.</h2>

 

With the growth of the drone industry, and the access for all to smaller and more efficient drones, safety and security continue to be a major concern for all stakeholders in the industry. Both the design and the use of drones are governed by new regulations. 

 

In order to implement these new standards, Parrot is actively working with French authorities and regulators to ensure a consistent transition for everyone, including users. Parrot guarantees all its users the highest level of privacy and security protection by being in full compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

 

“Parrot ensures the cybersecurity of its drones and protects the data they capture by preserving the privacy of each user. Only data that the user agrees to share with Parrot is collected,” said Victor Vuillard, Chief Security Officer for Parrot. “As an open source drone company, the implementation of the remote electronic identification system is essential to help civil security services improve security, the serene sharing of airspace, and the social acceptance of drones, while being transparent with our users”. 

 

The Ministries of the Interior, Economy and Finance, Ecological Transition and Transport have published an order (order of 27th of December 2019 defining the technical characteristics of electronic and luminous identification systems for aircraft operating without a person on board), which comes into effect on the 29th of June 2020 and which requires drones weighing more than 800 g to have an electronic identification system (plus a luminous identification system for night flying drones). 

 

An electronic identification system meeting the regulatory requirements has been implemented on the Parrot Bluegrass and Bluegrass Fields drones via a simple and free software update. This update was made available to users beginning July 2020. The drone locally and automatically broadcasts its electronic identification message via the existing Wi-Fi system (Beacon Wi-Fi). 

 

To provide the best possible assistance to civil security and to promote the visibility of drones in the airspace, Parrot has decided to offer the same electronic identification feature throughout its ANAFI range (ANAFI, ANAFI Thermal, ANAFI USA). The installation process will be the same as Bluegrass and Bluegrass Fields, a simple and free software update, with the possibility for the user to activate or deactivate the feature manually via the FreeFlight 6 interface. The ANAFI range being below the regulatory threshold of 800 g, the DRI function is deactivated by default. 

 

“Parrot is taking an active part in the technical work on Drone regulation and normalization because we are convinced that it is essential to establish a safe framework for the operation of drones and the sharing of airspace,” said Manuel Le Bail, Quality and Certification Director for Parrot. “By taking part in these initiatives, Parrot is going ahead of the regulations to improve the safety of people and aircraft.”

Parrot has worked closely with French authorities and regulators to address the rapidly progressing regulations in France.

Parrot, active participant in French Drone Regulation

<h2>Leveraging WISeKey’s digital security solutions, Parrot’s ultra-secure ANAFI drones will further drive industry-leading drone security standards.</h2>

 

Parrot, the leading European drone group, announced today it is partnering with WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN / Nasdaq: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity and IoT company, to integrate advanced digital security solutions into Parrot’s growing range of ANAFI drones. Public safety, security, defense and inspection professionals comprise a growing market share of drone users and demand the highest levels of privacy, encryption and security for their flights. Through this partnership, WISeKey’s decades of expertise and suite of proven security technologies coupled with Parrot’s industry-leading drone security offerings, will provide solutions compliant with the world’s most strict privacy regulations and will set a new paradigm of standards for future innovations.

 

Parrot’s range of ANAFI drones offers secure, ultra-compact, rugged and powerful tools to gain a new vantage point, collect valuable data and improve safety and efficiencies for a variety of sensitive flights. Parrot’s latest ANAFI USA drone further elevates the security-focus of the ANAFI platform through features including secure network connection and authentication, robust data encryption and privacy features ensuring that end users have total control over where and how their data is managed.

 

The integration of WISeKey’s digital security technologies from inflight control systems down to infrastructure will help Parrot further guarantee the security of its drone flights and recorded data for professional users.

Parrot partners with WISeKey to Define The Future of Drone Security

WISeKey’s VaultIC4xx series of secure elements offers reliable solutions to secure and prove the drone’s digital identity, and at the same time protect data and firmware against compromise when stored in the drone or in transit. This guarantees a secure connection between the controller and the drone. WISeKey’s VaultIC4xx secure elements are certified by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) following FIPS140-2 Level 3 standard, one of the strongest and globally recognized digital security levels. These are developed on Common Criteria EAL5+ certified hardware, another government grade security certification.

 

“As drone use continues to climb exponentially within the professional sector, Parrot understands the immense need for cutting edge cybersecurity standards and capabilities to ensure the ongoing protection of valuable data,” said Victor Vuillard, Chief Security Officer/CTO Cybersecurity of Parrot. “Our partnership with WISeKey will further secure our ANAFI drones’ infrastructure, redefine modern drone security, and deliver peace of mind to our professional users.”

 

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Parrot as we continue our company’s mission to secure digital identity, firmware and sensitive data, and extend the applications of our technologies into new markets and growing industries across the globe,” said Carlos Moreira, WISeKey’s Founder and CEO. “Drones are increasingly used for sensitive operations thus remain a key target of bad actors. Through the powerful ANAFI drone platform, we look forward to driving a stronger future for drone cybersecurity.”

 

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<h2>Parrot is on a mission to address the immense security needs of the professional market. Drone use continues to climb exponentially in the professional sector, and our cutting-edge features ensure the ongoing protection of valuable data. We are delivering peace of mind to the most demanding professional users by integrating the world’s best security features into our drones and redefining modern drone security. - Parrot CSO Victor Vuillard</h2>
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For more information on Parrot and its ANAFI drones, visit <a href="https://www.parrot.com/global/">Parrot.com</a>.

To learn more about WISeKey and its security solutions, visit <a href="https://www.wisekey.com/">WISeKey.com</a>.

Leveraging WISeKey’s digital security solutions, Parrot’s ultra-secure ANAFI drones will further drive industry-leading drone security standards.

Parrot Partners with WISeKey to Define the Future of Drone Security

<h2>Hoverseen builds on the ANAFI drone platform to expand enterprise security offerings.</h2>

 

Parrot, the leading European drone group, announced today it is partnering with Hoverseen, an automatic drone solution provider. Through this partnership, enterprises can now use Parrot ANAFI drones as an automated, drone-in-a-box surveillance solution capable of dispatching and charging itself from a lightweight docking and recharging station.

 

Parrot’s ANAFI, ANAFI Thermal and new ANAFI USA drones offer an ultra-compact tool to gain new aerial vantage points for security and inspection professionals. In addition to its built-in 4K HDR camera, ANAFI Thermal and ANAFI USA integrate a FLIR® thermal sensor — allowing users to easily capture thermal and visual readings for higher precision and efficiency.

Hoverseen’s software and charging stations now work in unison to morph Parrot ANAFI drones into an effective, automated and secure flying Internet Protocol (IP) camera for enterprises, capable of easily integrating into any business’s existing security system and networks (e.g. VMS). Any professional system requiring livestream video or thermal metadata can take advantage of Hoverseen’s solution. Moreover, pictures and recorded 4K video footage from the drone can automatically download for later offline analysis into the organization’s database upon landing in the docking station as the drone simultaneously recharges.

 

With Hoverseen’s solution, ANAFI drones follow pre-programmed, automated flight plans and do not require specialized pilots to operate. Instead, Hoverseen provides simple and tailored training to existing staff to help take every organization’s security to the next level. 
The interface offers complete real-time monitoring of missions and flight conditions. 
Drones can be dispatched automatically in response to an alarm signal, or according to a routine schedule.

“Parrot is working to drive the next evolution of organizational security with our ANAFI drones by partnering with industry leaders like Hoverseen.” said Jerome Bouvard, Parrot Director of Strategic Partnership. “Our latest partnership is sure to deliver a cost-effective, unique and secure surveillance and inspection solution to organizations in every industry.”

 

“As an automatic drone-in-a-box solution provider we were looking for a lightweight cost-effective drone, integrating the best technology available,” said Hoverseen Founding President, Eric Villiers. “We are proud to be working with Parrot to pair our Smart Aerial Scanning solution with the ANAFI, ANAFI Thermal and new ANAFI USA drones to deliver a simple and secure solution to our customers.”

 

Through its SDK Partner program, Parrot is working to create a global ecosystem of drone software providers to serve the unique and ever-evolving needs of its enterprise and professional users.

 

For more information on Parrot and its ANAFI drones, visit <a href="https://www.parrot.com/global/">Parrot.com</a>. To learn more about Hoverseen, visit <a href="https://www.hoverseen.com/">Hoverseen.com</a>.

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<h2>Hoverseen builds on the ANAFI drone platform to expand enterprise security offerings.</h2>

Parrot partners with Hoverseen to offer drone-in-a-box surveillance and inspection solutions

<h2>Parrot’s ANAFI USA drones to be provided to first responders and disaster response professionals for public safety missions.</h2>

 

Parrot, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Miami, Florida-based Airborne International Response Team (AIRT). AIRT is the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good™ and the official home of DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s fastest-growing program supporting the use of UAS by public safety and emergency services organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

 

Parrot will support the disaster response and humanitarian missions of AIRT and the public safety testing conducted by DRONERESPONDERS with donations of both financial support as well as Parrot’s most advanced drone technology. Available in August 2020, the Parrot ANAFI USA features an industry-first 32x zoom, 4K HDR video and thermal imaging capabilities. ANAFI USA is an ultraportable, secure and durable aerial camera platform.

“We are excited to team up with Parrot to explore how their latest drone technology can help emergency response professionals prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex incidents,” said Christopher Todd, Executive Director of AIRT. “We truly appreciate their support and dedication to our non-profit mission.”

 

AIRT already uses the Parrot ANAFI Thermal with great success. Todd expects the ruggedness and increased capabilities of combined zoom and thermal sensing offered by the new Parrot ANAFI USA will bolster AIRT’s response capability for the height of the 2020 hurricane season.

 

“We’ll be coordinating extensive testing with members of both AIRT and the DRONERESPONDERS program to fully assess the ANAFI USA’s capabilities for both disaster response and public safety missions,” Todd said.

 

“Our partnership with AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS allows Parrot to collaborate directly with first responders using drone technology to make a positive impact within their communities,” said Chris Roberts, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Parrot. “We are excited to get the ANAFI USA deployed into real-world response missions to help save lives and property.”

 

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Parrot is on a mission to address the immense security needs of the professional market. Drone use continues to climb exponentially in the professional sector, and our cutting-edge features ensure the ongoing protection of valuable data. We are delivering peace of mind to the most demanding professional users by integrating the world’s best security features into our drones and redefining modern drone security. - Parrot CSO Victor Vuillard
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Manufactured in the U.S., ANAFI USA offers the same high-end security, durability and imaging capabilities as Parrot’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) drone designed for the U.S. Army. It’s robust data encryption and privacy features ensure that end users have total control over where and how their data is managed. Roberts expects these features will appeal to public safety agencies seeking enhanced security measures.

 

Chief Charles Werner (ret.), Director of the DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance, agrees. “Our research shows that America’s first responders are seeking drones that are easy to use, offer a robust set of features, and maintain incredibly strong cyber-security protocols – and all at a reasonable price point. The Parrot ANAFI USA appears to check all those boxes. We look forward to testing the aircraft on behalf of the public safety UAS community.”

 

For more information on the new Parrot ANAFI USA, please visit: www.parrot.com

<h2>Parrot’s ANAFI USA drones to be provided to first responders and disaster response professionals for public safety missions.</h2>

Parrot partners with AIRT’s Drones for Good and DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety UAS Programs

<h2>Parrot launches ANAFI USA : A drone designed for first responders and enterprise professionals.</h2>

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<h2>Parrot’s next-generation drone offers 32x zoom, thermal imaging, a ruggedized airframe, and advanced data security</h2>

 

Parrot, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce ANAFI USA: a unique drone that combines enterprise-class data security with the easy-to-use features that have driven consumer drone adoption in recent years. ANAFI USA is a powerful drone built to meet the demands of first responders, firefighters, search-and-rescue teams, security agencies, surveying and inspection professionals.

Featuring an industry-first 32x zoom, 4K HDR video and thermal imaging capabilities, ANAFI USA is an ultraportable, secure and durable aerial camera platform.

 

Manufactured in the U.S., ANAFI USA offers the same high-end security, durability and imaging capabilities as Parrot’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) drone designed for the U.S. Army. ANAFI USA’s data encryption and privacy features are compliant with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), delivering best-in-class privacy and security for sensitive missions.

<h2>32x zoom</h2>

 

When firefighters arrive on the scene of a fire, the most important need is to view hot spots while also being able to assess the entire visual scene. ANAFI USA’s gimbal and advanced optics were designed with this challenge in mind. The 32x zoom is designed around two 21-megapixel cameras, allowing operators to see details clearly from up to 5 km (3.1 mi) away.

The zoom image is coupled (blended) with images from ANAFI USA’s FLIR camera. This enables operators to detect hot spots with the thermal camera, while the visual camera allows them to view people and other important details from up to 2 km (1.2 mi) away.

 

In the example image below, the drone is flying over solar panels at an altitude of 40 m (44 yds). With ANAFI USA’s powerful zoom, the pilot can detect centimetric hot spots on the solar panels.

 

Ensuring excellent image stabilization on 32x zoom images with a light drone (500 g/1.1 lbs) is a particularly delicate technological achievement. Parrot accomplished this feat by coupling the stabilization of the gimbal with full 3-axis digital stabilization via image processing.

 

<h2>Easy to operate</h2>

 

For first responders and the most demanding professional users, rapid drone deployment is a necessity during missions. ANAFI USA is operational in less than 55 seconds: it takes less than 55 seconds to unfold the drone, turn it on, establish the secure radio link and take off.

 

ANAFI USA works indoors without GPS, allowing operators to take off inside a house, pilot the drone through a window to fly outside, and then come back.

 

ANAFI USA can also launch from the palm of the hand like a paper plane, further expanding its ease of use.

 

With no built-in limitations for no-fly zones, ANAFI USA gives first responders the freedom to fly responsibly at a moment’s notice and wherever their missions may take them.

 

ANAFI USA is the quietest drone in its class, with a sound level of just 79 dB when it is at 50cm off the ground.

 

It uses a standard USB-C type charger for hassle-free convenience.

 

Weighing in at just 500 g (1.1 lbs), the compact ANAFI USA folds easily for maximum portability. Despite its compact design, ANAFI USA boasts a 32-minute flight time — also best in class for a drone of its size.

<h2>Trusted and secure</h2>

 
ANAFI USA puts security first for professional users.

 

Photos and videos are encrypted on its SD card, using an AES-XTS algorithm with a 512-bit key length. ANAFI USA’s Secure Digital (SD) card encryption feature ensures that saved data cannot be read if the drone or SD card is lost or stolen. Once encrypted, data can only be read with the decryption key.

 

ANAFI USA also includes a secure WPA2 Wi-Fi connection. WPA2 provides authentication and encryption of the link between the remote controller and ANAFI USA.

 

Signed firmware prevents any malicious modification of the drone software.

 

Parrot uses trusted standards and open protocols (such as Wi-Fi, WPA2, RTP/RTSP, H.264, and GUTMA) to ensure the utmost interoperability and security for all recorded data.

 

Users can choose to share data by opting in via the FreeFlight 6 app. No data is shared by default without the consent of the user. After opting-in to the feature, flight data and logs are stored on secure servers in Europe in addition to local copies of the data on the drone. The drone’s features are fully compliant with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

<h2>Ruggedized</h2>

 
ANAFI USA has passed the IP53 qualification, making it suitable to fly in rainy conditions. It’s built for missions in the toughest flight conditions, offering weatherproofing with water and dust resistance.

 

ANAFI USA’s stabilized imaging ensures high-quality footage even at 15 m/s wind conditions.

 

<h2>New flight features</h2>

 
ANAFI USA’s advanced flight features are designed to meet the unique needs of enterprise drone users. Powered by Parrot’s acclaimed FreeFlight 6 piloting software, pilots have multiple easy-to-use flight options. ANAFI USA’s flight routes can be set by coordinates in assisted framing or executed autonomously.

 

The ability to create a flight plan with pre-set automatic flights and target-tracking make it easy for the entire team to carry out missions.

 

Featuring an editable “Return to Home” (RTH) feature, the drone allows users to program a specified “home” location for easy mission wrap-up. This RTH feature automatically occurs when the drone disconnects or is running low on battery to help protect your organization’s investment.

 

ANAFI USA captures the precise GPS coordinates of the drone and the point of interest, offering detailed location information to help operation leaders on the ground quickly locate targets such as missing persons or hazardous materials.

<h2>Software ecosystem</h2>

 
Compatible with the industry-leading mapping software <a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dreact">Pix4Dreact</a>, ANAFI USA allows first responders to quickly transform images into precise 2D maps on a laptop.

 
Through its open-source SDK and use of industry-standard protocols, ANAFI USA supports a growing ecosystem of professional applications and services, such as <a href="https://www.survae.com/">Survae</a> (smart searching and visualization platform connecting video, images, and sensor data to interactive maps and timelines), <a href="https://www.dronelogbook.com/hp/1/index.html">DroneLogbook</a> (compliance and fleet management), <a href="https://kittyhawk.io/">Kittyhawk</a> (compliance and security for enterprise UAS fleet and airspace management.), <a href="https://www.dronesense.com/">DroneSense</a> (comprehensive drone management platform enabling public safety organizations to build, manage, and scale their unmanned aircraft programs), <a href="https://www.planckaero.com/">Planck AeroSystems</a> (autonomous landing on a moving vehicle), and <a href="https://skyward.io/">Skyward</a>, A Verizon company (aviation management platform, including airspace, LAANC access, as well as training, hardware, and connectivity for enterprise drone fleet deployments).

 
Other partners are working hard to join the ecosystem in the coming months, making ANAFI USA a reference platform for professional use.

<h2>Parrot launches ANAFI USA : A drone designed for first responders and enterprise professionals.</h2>

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