<a href="https://dronesense.com/">DroneSense</a> comprehensive solution adds support for all ANAFI drones, including the latest ANAFI USA, empowering public safety organizations to build, manage, and scale their drone program. 

The very advanced DroneSense platform covers all the needs of public safety agencies, before, during and after drone operations. 

Developed from day 1 with First Responders, drones powered by DroneSense platform provide decision-quality data that expands situational awareness and acts a force multiplier, ultimately leading to more lives saved. 

To learn all about how to use DroneSense with your ANAFI drone, watch the full Parrot + DroneSense Webinar here:

Parrot ANAFI x DroneSense 2020 Webinar

<h2>Discover how to fully take advantage of Parrot and DroneSense’s <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/parrot-dronesense-partnership">partnership</a>, released in May 2020, to better equip your public safety UAS programs.</h2>

Partnerships

Parrot + DroneSense: A powerful integration for Public Safety drone programs

<a href="https://www.parrot.com/">Parrot</a>, the leading European drone group, and <a href="https://www.pix4d.com/">Pix4D</a>, the leading professional photogrammetry and drone mapping software company, are excited to announce the latest generation ANAFI USA drone is now compatible with the Pix4D software suite. 

 

In recent years, Parrot has been expanding its mature software ecosystem, thanks to its industry-leading complete <a href="https://developer.parrot.com/">Software Development Kit</a>, which facilitates the implementation of the best tailored and end-to-end solutions by professionals from all around the world from public safety, search &amp; rescue to defense and inspection fields.

 

As an active member of the Parrot Group, Pix4D has been working hand in hand with Parrot to create and innovate these solutions, and today offers ANAFI USA’s professional users a large scope of cutting-edge technologies.

 

<blockquote>
Parrot Group is the only true end-to-end player in the industry, that has been engineering and designing for years tailored solutions, from equipment to services and software, to meet the most demanding needs of professionals. – said Henri Seydoux, Founder and CEO of Parrot.
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Working with a member of the group such as Pix4D is always an honor, as we are able to fully leverage the exceptional capabilities and potential of our drones with the best software solutions for each use case. We are designing together the future of professional drone use.
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
Following Pix4D’s strategy of focusing on creating value for professional users, the compatibility between Parrot’s ANAFI USA and Pix4D’s product portfolio aims to simplify workflows for professional users of drones in surveying, construction and emergency response applications. - Christoph Strecha, Founder and CEO of Pix4D.
</blockquote>

 

Find the full list of Pix4D software compatible with ANAFI USA here below:

 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dcapture">Pix4Dcapture</a>: Easily plan and execute automated drone flights for optimal 2D and 3D mapping and modeling. The app allows first responders to cover an operational area and take the right images for precise measurements to enrich mission reports and improve the preparation of subsequent operations in complex or inaccessible areas.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dreact">Pix4Dreact</a>: Generate 2D terrain models and maps from images quickly and offline. Emergency response and public safety teams can identify and model priority areas for rapid intervention and detect missing persons or fires, without internet, even in devastated areas following a natural disaster.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dmapper-photogrammetry-software">Pix4Dmapper</a>: The leading 2D and 3D photogrammetry software. Optimal for many fields of applications and missions: law enforcement officers can map an accident scene to quickly clear a road, building inspectors can determine with high precision the conditions of buildings and infrastructure whilst surveyors can easily and quickly access crucial data, such as extraction volumes.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dcloud">Pix4Dcloud</a>: The online platform for drone mapping, progress tracking, and site documentation. ANAFI USA’s data combined with the use of Pix4Dcloud provides an affordable and easy way for building site surveyors to map, measure, and monitor the progress of their construction site and to adapt their expectations against their project schedules.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dscan-drone-flight-inspection-software">Pix4Dscan</a>: Professional drone flight app for optimal inspection data, compatible soon with the ANAFI USA. Pix4Dscan guides users to set the right parameters for an actionable dataset, track the mission's progress with map view or monitor live with camera view. Pix4Dscan provides live telemetry data such as altitude, speed, gimbal pitch and more. Images can be uploaded to Pix4Dinspect to create accurate and easy to inspect 2D and 3D models.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dinspect-inspection-asset-management-software">Pix4Dinspect</a>: Automate industrial inspection and asset management with ANAFI USA’s images. With ANAFI USA and Pix4Dinspect, surveyors can easily and automatically detect cell towers antennas and extract their height, dimensions, azimuth, downtilt and plumb.
	</li>
</ul> 

<ul><li>
	<a href="https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dengine">Pix4Dengine</a>: Pix4D’s processing engine is customized to meet the needs of professionals. It can be hosted on Pix4D’s secure cloud computing server or on the client's side, allowing teams to benefit from Pix4D algorithms with higher flexibility and custom integrations.
	</li>
</ul> 

 

For more information on Parrot ANAFI USA or to submit an inquiry, visit <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUQUtVOFBIMjBVVjcxUEVURDBMT0JCU1JaSy4u">ANAFI USA contact portal</a>. 

To learn more about Pix4D and its software solutions, visit <a href="https://www.pix4d.com/">Pix4D.com</a>.

Parrot x Pix4D

<h2 class="h2Style rajdhaniStyle">ANAFI USA and the Pix4D software suite now offer an even more comprehensive and powerful solutions to respond to professionals’ ever-growing specific needs.</h2>

Press Release

Industry leaders Parrot and Pix4D unite to offer the most complete professional solutions with ANAFI USA

Parrot ANAFI USA is class leading when it comes to flight-time to weight ratio (96 min in total for only 1 lb - 500 g). Moreover, batteries are using USB-PD, or USB-C Power Delivery, a new protocol specification that allows for faster and more flexible charging.

 

Today, Parrot is pushing the limits even further and is announcing a partnership with <a href="http://coloradodronechargers.com/">Colorado Drone Chargers</a> (CDC), the global leader in field ready, high speed drone charging systems.

 

Parrot and CDC designed a revolutionary charging system for the ANAFI USA batteries, allowing professionals to simultaneously charge four Parrot ANAFI USA 3400mAh flight batteries in the field and in less time than a standard charging system.

 

The new CDC ANAFI USA PRCS Elite will recharge four batteries from a 20% charge level to a full charge in approximately 60 minutes for all the four batteries. This means more time in the air, with fewer batteries to charge and to carry into the field.

 

This Made in the USA charging system, is designed to be powered from diverse power sources ranging from pure sinewave to modified sinewave, often provided by inverters and generators.

 

Parrot and Colorado Drone Chargers understand the importance of rapid drone deployment and rapid charging. For many of our professional users, time spent recharging batteries is time away from saving lives and impacting productivity and efficiencies.

<blockquote>
Our mission is to design and build the best UAV solutions for professionals, and also to partner with industry leaders to create an ecosystem of application, services, and hardware accessories for our platform. The partnership with CDC brings tremendous value for our ANAFI USA platform, and this new charging system is the perfect add-on for our most demanding professional users. - Jerome Bouvard, Director of Strategic Partnerships.
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
At Parrot we have used our vast proven experience developing drones since 2010, with 4.5 million shipped, to bring the market the class leading extremely capable ANAFI USA, we have placed an extreme focus on battery performance and weight, to have the best flight time to weight ratio ensuring you can not only have a reliable flight time of +30 minutes but also easily deploy and carry the system anywhere to achieve a professional mission, of course having a great flight time with a heavy weight is not realistic for real professional users. The CDC charging system complements and takes even further the capabilities of always being mission ready and professionally deployable for high frequency constant professional usage. - Chris Roberts, VP &amp; Chief Sales &amp; Marketing Officer.
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
Time spent recharging can be the difference between saving life for first responders or even professional pilots losing a contract - said Johnny R Podrovitz, the Founder and President of Colorado Drone Chargers, LLC. Creating a quick charging system to charge Parrot’s ANAFI USA’s flight batteries will make a monumental impact on the professional industry. Needs are evolving, and we’re continuously listening to customers and the drone industry to make essential changes.
</blockquote>

 

 

System will be available on <a href="http://coloradodronechargers.com/">Colorado Drone Chargers</a> website and selected resellers for preorder.

<h2>The new CDC ANAFI USA PRCS Elite charger is the highest-speed drone charging systems on the market and are already a top choice for enterprise, emergency service teams (SAR, police, fire, S.W.A.T.) and government agencies around the world.</h2>

Parrot Announces Partnership with industry leader Colorado Drone Chargers

Parrot ANAFI USA is a very versatile and powerful UAV solution built to meet the demands of first responders, firefighters, search-and-rescue teams, security agencies, surveying and inspection professionals. In some specific cases, those operations require specialized equipment to ensure the highest level of safety and operability.

 

Today, Parrot is announcing a partnership with <a href="https://www.foxfury.com/">FoxFury Lighting Solutions</a>, the industry leader in professional drone lightning.

 

Parrot and FoxFury designed a tailored system for the ANAFI platform, allowing professionals to attach up to three D10 lights modules on the drone. The intuitive saddle mounting system and the lights are made in the USA and provide up to 40 minutes of continuous use in “High” mode and 80 minutes in “Strobe” mode, with self-contained LiPo batteries.

 

Professionals from the public safety and inspection verticals will be able to extend crucial work in the most extreme situations, such as a search and rescue mission at night or traveling through dimly lit structures like tunnels.

<blockquote>
The power of our ecosystem relies on both state-of-the-art software and deep hardware integration. The compatibility of FoxFury solutions with ANAFI’s range will make of our drones the most efficient and customizable tools for all professionals. – Jerome Bouvard, Director of Strategic Partnerships.
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
Based on our vast reach into professional verticals in the recent years and listening to real users’ feedbacks from all around the world, we recognize the important and urgent need for more tailored solutions for professionals. These latest integrations of key complementary hardware are another milestone for Parrot as the company further extends the professional usability of its drones - said Chris Roberts, VP &amp; Chief Sales &amp; Marketing Officer.
</blockquote>

 

<blockquote>
With more industries using drones, we saw an opportunity with Parrot to provide a one-of-a-kind option for professionals looking to brighten their surroundings - said Mario Cugini, CEO of FoxFury Lighting Solutions. Our new lights on an ANAFI drone will provide a unique and crucial resource for professionals like first responders in high-risk environments.
</blockquote>

 

 

System will be available on <a href="https://www.foxfury.com/">FoxFury</a> website and selected resellers for preorder.

Foxfury x Parrot

<h2>Parrot strengthens its commitment to professional drone users through more customizable solutions to extend usability and further aligning the product range with the market needs.</h2>

Parrot Announces Partnership with industry leader FoxFury Lighting Solutions

Highlights include enterprise-grade data security protocols and enhanced ease-of-use functions for the new ANAFI USA, as well as expanded features and capabilities for users across the ANAFI drone platforms, including the popular ANAFI Thermal and ANAFI. The Parrot ANAFI range of drones are developed to meet the high demands of professional users, including first responders, firefighters, search-and-rescue teams, security agencies, and surveying and inspection professionals. 

 

The latest software update to FreeFlight 6 enables the powerful data privacy, security and encryption features anticipated for the newest ANAFI USA. 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. 

 

<h3 class="h3Style rajdhaniStyle">Secure Digital (SD) Card Encryption</h3>

 

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. With FreeFlight6, users can create an encryption profile and password to unlock the SD card, manage their encryption profiles, delete, copy, or remove encryption altogether.

 

Once an SD card has been encrypted, it is impossible to write or read information on the card without the correct password. To access data from a computer, users will need to connect to FreeFlight 6 from their mobile device or tablet and unlock the SD card via the application. 

 

ANAFI USA’s data encryption (AES-XTS with 512-bit key length) 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.

 

Parrot also 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.

 

<h3 class="h3Style rajdhaniStyle">Thermal Images in 32x Zoom </h3>

 

ANAFI USA offers an industry-first 32x zoom, allowing operators to see details clearly from up to 5 km (3.1 mi) away. The FreeFlight 6 update allows the blended view from both the two 21-megapixel camera and the thermal FLIR camera during 32x zoom to be adjusted to usage (edit color palettes, opacity, isolate hotspots…).

 

The enhanced thermal support also allows users to pause the scene and adjust the thermal and visible overlay intensity designed specifically for inspection, public safety and search-and-rescue. Post-flight analysis and media editing can now be accessed directly within FreeFlight 6 application to edit the palettes and observe details that weren’t spotted during the mission. 

 

<h3 class="h3Style rajdhaniStyle">Military Grid Reference System Coordinates</h3>

 

ANAFI USA also adds Military Grid Reference Systems (MGRS) through the FreeFlight 6 update. On the map view, this widget displays the coordinates of a specific point on the map. It can be used on a point-of-interest (POI), during the creation of a Flight Plan or to set the position of the Home for the return-to-home (RTH) feature. The MGRS coordinates can be copied, edited or shared in just a few taps. 

 

There are three different modes available including:

<ul><li>Dynamic: this mode shows either the drone’s coordinates, a waypoint, POI or Home when a mission is ongoing. </li>
	<li>Drone: the coordinates displayed in this mode are the coordinates of the drone. </li>
	<li>Reticle: displays the coordinates from a reticle at the center of the map.</li>
</ul> 

<h3 class="h3Style rajdhaniStyle">Return to Home Enhancements for all ANAFI drones</h3>

 

The ANAFI range will now have access to enhanced Return to Home features with the new FreeFlight 6 update. Users can now select preferred behaviors at the end of a Return to Home and set the hover altitude between 1 and 10 meters. New Return to Home features also include the ability to change the default take-off position to a return location directly on the map or to its own position. 

 

In accordance with EU regulations, FreeFlight 6 now limits the Follow Me distance to 50 meters and offers the ability to broadcast Drone Remote Identification. 

 

Automatic sign-ins through Apple ID allows Apple users to sign in to their MyParrot account with two-factor authentication.   

 

<h3>New Security Edition Features</h3>

 

FreeFlight 6 offers new Security Edition (SE) features for security agencies, government, defense and search-and-rescue professionals.

 

The users can now preload technical maps for offline access. This feature allows you to upload custom KML or extracts from TIFF files that contain relevant mission information and access them without worry of connectivity in the field. 

 

Flight logs can also be deactivated for specific missions. By deactivating flight logs, no data will be recorded during extremely confidential missions.  

 

Additionally, users will now have the ability to deactivate the Smart Return to Home (RTH) feature. By shutting off the feature, the ANAFI will not return to home when the drone disconnects or is running low on battery; instead, it will hover in its location until the battery depletes, at which time it will auto-land in place. This feature was designed for specialist missions when the user may not wish for the drone to return home if it disconnects under a bridge, or for missions in which live data recovery is more vital than the drone recovery itself. 

 

 

<h3>Update your drone firmware and your FreeFlight 6 application today. </h3>

 

Try out ANAFI, ANAFI Thermal or ANAFI USA in your business environment through <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUQ082Q0RKQjYxTkhYWk8xQ1RVSkI4MzhaQS4u">Parrot’s Enterprise Loan Program</a>. 

To submit an inquiry regarding ANAFI USA, please visit the <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G5l9_yI5A0iEGKuAajQUpgCsH1CGycdBk4kEFdSft1pUQUtVOFBIMjBVVjcxUEVURDBMT0JCU1JaSy4u">ANAFI USA contact portal</a>.

<h2 class="h2Style rajdhaniStyle">New features and capabilities for ANAFI users are now available with the latest 7th major software update of <a href="https://www.parrot.com/us/apps-and-services">FreeFlight 6 </a>piloting application. </h2>

News

Parrot FreeFlight 6 Application Update adds Enterprise Grade Security, Data Privacy and powerful new capabilities for professional users

Today, Parrot is delighted to release its major update for the ANAFI Ground SDK. 

Through our open-source SDK, we are building a growing ecosystem of professional applications and services, to make the ANAFI range a reference platform for professional use.

 

The SDK 1.7.0 is now compatible with the entire ANAFI platform, including the newly released ANAFI USA, designed for first responders end enterprise professionals.

 

Thanks to all the feedback from our expanding developer’s community, we are also adding the native support for thermal imaging, on ANAFI Thermal and ANAFI USA.

 

Developers can update their current application or start creating a new app today, following our step-by-step tutorials, and quickly build a prototype with the Ground SDK Demo application. 

 

Ground SDK 1.7.0 comes with a lot of features:

– Native iOS and Android libraries to create applications in minutes

– Video renderer and decoder, running on multiple platforms

– Python framework

– Simulation environment

– 3D model for all drones (including ANAFI USA)

 

All these resources are live and accessible online, completely free and open source. 

 

You can find all the information on our developer portal here: <a href="https://m365.eu.vadesecure.com/safeproxy/v3?f=jgVgd7ElXleaXusycoqlMHvN95sqB0MAbNrrGNfgH7RAuV-bOlw9iV6E1T4XsBBa&amp;i=DThed8V4hHF1gmX_shHdotQHj_yvx7WXZZxZ7zyTbX3vWKfCAVnAHnZtDSj00Mp37Z_gdtHz-V6_N7w8rAI7Mw&amp;k=By3x&amp;r=wk7p8bota0_a_ADTkoaOqxFpU5fqkjV20LKBKlJkQIhpTld_HZ8MFZD3YDz8X4-J&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.parrot.com">https://developer.parrot.com</a> 

 

Parrot has been releasing open source libraries and software since the original A.R. Drone in 2010. 

 

“We truly believe that giving great tools to developers will enable new development and perspectives for the drone market.” – Jerome Bouvard, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Parrot

 
Find out more about our SDK Partnerships: <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/parrot-survae-partnership">Survae</a> (smart searching and visualization platform connecting video, images, and sensor data to interactive maps and timelines), <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/parrot-dronelogbook-partnership">DroneLogbook</a> (compliance and fleet management), <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/sdk-partner-program">Kittyhawk</a> (compliance and security for enterprise UAS fleet and airspace management.), <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/parrot-dronesense-partnership">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), <a href="https://www.parrot.com/fr/newsroom/parrot-and-riis-ai">RIIS</a> (leading provider of mobile app, web development and IT consulting service), <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/newsroom/hoverseen-partnership">Hoverseen</a> (drone-in-a-box surveillance and inspection solutions) and <a href="https://www.parrot.com/en/newsroom/skyward-parrot-partnership">Skyward, A Verizon company</a> (aviation management platform, including airspace, LAANC access, as well as training, hardware, and connectivity for enterprise drone fleet deployments).

The SDK 1.7.0 is now compatible with the entire ANAFI platform, including the newly released ANAFI USA.

Parrot again pushes the drone eco-system giving developers a major update of Ground SDK, supporting the entire ANAFI platform

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/us/privacy-policy">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>
</ul> 

Victor Vuillard, Chief Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Cybersecurity at Parrot applauds these results:

 

<blockquote class="doublequote">
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.
</blockquote>

 

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.

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.

Parrot ANAFI USA available on the 2020 US GSA Schedule

<h2 class="h2Style robotoStyle">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="h3Style robotoStyle">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="h3Style robotoStyle">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="h3Style robotoStyle">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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