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<h2 class="h1-marketing2">ANAFI Ai</h2>
<h3 class="h2">The first 4G connected 
robotic UAV</h3>

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<h2 class="h1-marketing2">ANAFI USA</h2>
<h3 class="h2">Designed for the U.S. Army. 
Made for enterprise.</h3>

<h1 class="h2-marketing2 text-align-center">Real professional drones built for work</h1>

<h2 class="h1-marketing2">27km in 4G</h2>
<h3 class="h2">with ANAFI Ai</h3>

<h2 class="h1-marketing2">3D Mapping Positano</h2>
<h3 class="h2">with ANAFI Ai</h3>

As Parrot tested out the mapping capabilities of ANAFI Ai with the tremendous technological challenge of making the Digital Twin of Positano, Olivier Revon, Parrot's product leader, and Erwan Renaudin, Head of Geomatics at Logiroad, explained in a <a href="https://dronelife.com/2021/11/03/3d-drone-mapping-inside-parrots-impossible-mission-over-positano/" rel="noreferrer noopener">DroneLife.com interview</a> how we passed it with flying colors in the picturesque but hard-to-map city.

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DroneLife.com reveals how the ANAFI Ai made it possible to generate the perfect digital twin of one of the world's most challenging to map city.

<a href="http://www.parrot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parrot</a>, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce today that it has teamed up with three leading UAV training organizations to launch the Parrot Certified Training Programs for professional users across the public safety, enterprise, government &amp; defense verticals. Graduates of the program will receive a Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate, specialty education, training, and experience to make the most of the innovative Parrot ANAFI USA and Parrot ANAFI Ai UAV systems. 

The Parrot Certified Training Program is a flight training course designed to ensure that ANAFI USA and ANAFI Ai professional pilots operate safely, effectively, and efficiently. Courses will provide a system-specific training consisting of both ground and flight certifications. 

The Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate ground component provides pilots with the foundational knowledge needed to operate in the National Airspace System, familiarity with the ANAFI USA or ANAFI Ai platforms, and the skills required to start flight training. The flight portion of the Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate will teach pilots to fly in National Airspace System through hands-on, real-world exercises. These exercises provide professional pilots with the confidence and skills to successfully operate the system.

Parrot has partnered with Skyfire, Unmanned Safety Institute, and Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions to provide tailored training to all sectors of the UAS industry to get the most out of their ANAFI USA or ANAFI Ai. More partners will be added as the program develops and scales across North America.  

Skyfire

Skyfire Consulting, the most trusted and experienced public safety UAS consulting group, has trained hundreds of public safety and critical sector professionals across all 50 states and internationally. Skyfire is a perfect Parrot Certified Training Partner for public safety to hone their skills and achieve the Parrot Professional Pilot Certification and additional knowledge in thermal imagining/SAR, scene reconstruction, and SWAT/Tactical operations with the Parrot ANAFI Platforms.

"For close to a decade, Skyfire has earned the trust of hundreds of public safety, military and industry professionals through our leading UAS training; and we are thrilled to now bring this expertise to Parrot customers," said Matt Sloane, Skyfire founder and CEO. "Skyfire training is designed and led by our staff of industry veterans with years of mission experience, both domestic and international, and our training clients benefit from that first-hand knowledge." 

Learn more about Skyfire at <a href="https://skyfireconsulting.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">skyfireconsulting.com</a>

Unmanned Safety Institute

Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) is the industry's most widely recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, academia, and organizations focused on integrating and operating UAS for civil or commercial purposes. Unmanned Safety Institute provides UAS flight safety training and certification to operational standards based on the adoption and modification of time-honored aviation safety and risk management practices. USI is the global leader in UAS training and certification, delivering the most highly regarded training program of its kind commensurate to the size of aircraft and complexity of the operation.

USI's professional education and training programs, paired with their background in operations, surveying, and inspections, ensure that ANAFI USA and ANAFI Ai pilots will graduate training with the skills and experience needed to lead missions successfully. 

USI has awarded over 10,000 safety certifications around the world and has supported over 800 client organizations, including several Fortune 500 enterprises. USI's training and certification programs are endorsed by major aviation insurance providers, incorporated into several statewide workforce development initiatives for emerging technology, and have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education.

Discover more at <a href="https://www.unmannedsafetyinstitute.org/" title="www.unmannedsafetyinstitute.org" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.unmannedsafetyinstitute.org</a>.

 

Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions

Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions (RMUS) is the leading unmanned systems solutions provider in North America. RMUS is used daily by industrial, commercial, government (all levels), and educational entities across North America in nearly every industry, including but not limited to, mining, rail, architecture, engineering and construction, utility, power generation, and oil and gas. Their knowledgeable teams of industry, market, and technical experts deliver comprehensive solutions, including vetted equipment sales, support, service, software, training, and manufacturer certifications allowing Parrot pilots to get more than just training. 

 

The RMUS Education Platform provides online training (live and pre-recorded), tracking, and certification for most unmanned systems. The RMUS Education Platform is used by corporate, government, and law enforcement customers to further shape their education. 

 

Learn more at <a href="https://www.rmus.com/collections/online-training-center" title="www.rmus.com/collections/online-training-center" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.rmus.com/collections/online-training-center</a>.

 

For more information on Parrot Certified Training Program, visit: <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/newsroom/parrot-certified-training-program">https://www.parrot.com/en/newsroom/parrot-certified-training-program</a> 

For more information on ANAFI Ai, visit: <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-ai">https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-ai</a> 

For more information on ANAFI USA, visit: <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-usa">https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-usa</a>

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Parrot launches new certified training programs for ANAFI USA & ANAFI Ai 

4GD, Close-combat immersive specialist 4GD has entered into a strategic partnership with Parrot, the leading European drone group. Under the partnership, Parrot’s ANAFI USA drone will be integrated into 4GD’s synthetic training environment, giving users the ability to train for unmanned flight operations in a way that exactly replicates live missions.

Parrot’s ANAFI USA is a powerful, ultraportable, and secure drone built to meet the demands of defence and security applications. This durable aerial camera platform features an industry-first 32x zoom, 4K HDR video and integrates FLIR Boson thermal camera, enabling scouting and intelligence, combat and mobility support missions day or night, including in extreme conditions. It can capture imagery at ranges of up to 5km (3.1 miles) and can detect human figures at up to 2km (1.2 miles). Operators can maintain a connection beyond line-of-sight with the drone (up to 10km/6.2 miles), while the drone itself is undetectable at 130m (0.08 miles). With a flight time of up to 32 minutes, weight of 515g, and a compact and foldable design, the system is easily incorporated into a soldier’s tactical equipment pack for quick single-hand launch and recovery.

The first phase of the strategic partnership will see 4GD and Parrot integrate the ANAFI software into 4GD’s synthetic environment as a stand-alone solution. Within the simulation, a 3D model of the ANAFI USA drone will exactly mimic its behaviour in flight, giving users the ability to train for UAS flight missions without the need for unrestricted airspace, and without risking damage to the UAS while user skills progress.

Under the second phase, work will focus on integrating the ANAFI USA’s capability into 4GD’s SmartFacility urban training environment, providing users the opportunity to train for close combat operations that incorporate unmanned sensor feed elements.

James Crowley, 4GD Business Development Director said: “We are delighted to partner with Parrot and explore ways to conduct drone training in 4GD’s synthetic environment. Through this collaboration we aim to give end-users the ability to practice, test and develop UAS flying techniques and tactics in a 3D virtual world without risk of damaging a drone. Through this strategic partnership we will also explore exciting possibilities for future integration into our 4GD SmartFacility”.

Parrot’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Jerome Bouvard, noted: “Parrot remains committed to continuous innovation of our ANAFI platform through the addition of high performance, value-enhancing partners. The integration with 4GD’s synthetic training environment advances Parrot’s quest to provide the most robust, safe and reliable drone solutions to professional operators seeking to deploy unmanned flight operations.

4GD, Close-combat immersive specialist 4GD has entered into a strategic partnership with Parrot.

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4GD and Parrot Announce Strategic Partnership

<a href="http://www.parrot.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parrot</a>, a leading European drone group, is pleased to announce today the start of its exclusive ANAFI Ai Early Access Program designed for professional drone operators. 

 

If you are a professional drone user or operator performing missions for your business or commercial activity, you can be amongst the select exclusive first users of Parrot’s ANAFI Ai 4G robotic UAV. 
We invite you to be part of the Early Access Program as we seek in making complex missions simpler, safer and quicker. Be a contributor to the ANAFI Ai innovation journey!

 

Professionals from inspection, construction, infrastructure, energy utilities, public safety, surveying, agriculture and defense, are welcome to apply to the Early Access program. Selected professionals will be the first to evaluate the new standards ANAFI Ai offers. Inspect buildings with strong 4G connectivity during built-up urban missions. Map long distance electric power lines in 48 MP at 1fps. Quickly generate 3D models of a buildings just by clicking on its land register in the new FreeFlight 7 App. Create precise flight plans in complex environments thanks to a unique obstacle avoidance system. Benefit from the embedded Secure Element to protect your sensitive data. Develop your own flight missions with AirSDK and contribute to Parrot open-source piloting App.

 

Interested professionals flying drone missions for commercial purposes on a daily basis to perform their industry-specific requirements can send Parrot their application <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=G5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUMzE4VUZHRUVLNDNOT040TVpRNExCQTc0Vi4u&amp;web=1&amp;wdLOR=c26A5E6AD-4D54-4AA2-A18C-2763C71F5609" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

 

The selected Early Access Program professional users will benefit from an exclusive ANAFI Ai usage for a loan period of 2 months. A dedicated communication with the Parrot team will facilitate operating experiences. Parrot is looking for datasets, photogrammetry 3D models, flight logs and usage feedbacks. The Early Access Program will facilitate ANAFI Ai calibration for the professional flight.

 

For more information on ANAFI Ai, visit: <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-ai">https://www.parrot.com/en/drones/anafi-ai</a>

Professionals will benefit from the exclusive use of the 4G robotic UAV to perform their daily missions.

Join now the exclusive Parrot ANAFI Ai Early Access Program for Professionals!

New York, United States - Paris, France – August 4th, 2021:  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 &amp; 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 <a href="https://skyward.io/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Skyward</a> Connected Drone Solution to:

 

<ul>
	<li>Plan with Skyward’s airspace map and fleet management tools</li>
	<li>Obtain fast, automated access to controlled airspace from the Federal Aviation Administration with LAANC</li>
	<li>Fly over Verizon 4G LTE with the Skyward InFlight mobile app</li>
	<li>Process with Skyward Mapping &amp; Modeling, powered by Pix4D</li>
	<li>Transfer data during flight over 4G LTE </li>
</ul>

 

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 <a href="https://www.skyward.io/parrot-anafi-ai" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.skyward.io/parrot-anafi-ai</a>

 

For more information visit the <a href="https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-ai">Parrot ANAFI Ai</a> product page.

First of its kind connected drone, Parrot ANAFI Ai is powered by Verizon 4G LTE and integrated with Skyward software to pave the way for near real-time data transfer, remote deployment, and Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight operations.

Real professional drones built for work

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