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ANAFI USA GOV

USER GUIDE

Version: 6.10.2.0

Updated: October 05, 2023

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Page 1 ANAFI USA GOV USER GUIDE Version: 6.10.2.0 Updated: October 05, 2023...
Page 2: Documentation Changelog
Documentation changelog This section details the major changes to Parrot’s technical documentation since the previous update. What changed Where Night flight without GPS warning added. Page 7 Updated technical specifications. Page 11 Emergency mode warning added for Skycontroller USA Page 15, 28...
Page 3: Using This Guide
A N A F I U S A Using this guide Parrot strongly recommends that you read the following information and instructions thoroughly before your first flight. This guide is specific to a single drone configuration, consisting of: o The ANAFI USA drone.
Page 4: Prerequisites
USB-A to USB-C cables and the enclosed charger. The battery’s LEDs start to flash indicating that the battery is awake. Let it charge while you read. Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before flying ANAFI USA.
Page 5 Preparing your drone. When the update is finished, the screen displays Your drone is ready. Tap this CONTINUE box to return to FreeFlight 6 USA homepage. 9. All systems are ready for flight. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Standard take-off from a moving vehicle ....27 Documentation changelog ..... 1 Flying ........... 28 ANAFI USA documentation ......... 1 Optimal speeds ............29 Using this guide ........2 Optimal autonomy (flight time) ....... 29 Prerequisites ......... 3 Optimal elongation (distance) ........
Page 7 Lock AE ..............76 Issues ..............108 Lock AE Touch ............77 Appendix 2: Operational checklist ..110 Thermal Imaging ........78 Useful information ..........110 Presentation of the Thermal HUD (post-processing) 78 © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 8: About Anafi Usa
About ANAFI USA ANAFI USA was designed and optimized to fly as is. Parrot strongly discourages the use of any add-on or accessory which could be mounted on, or attached to ANAFI USA (feet extensions, buoys, hulls, etc.). Accessories impose extra weight on the drone and its motors.
Page 9: The Smart Battery
For clarity and brevity, some screenshots in this guide, illustrating functions common to all the drones of the series, have been taken from earlier ANAFI series user guides. However, all screenshots associated with specific ANAFI USA functions have been updated. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 10: Disclaimer
(hereinafter referred to as "Parrot Documentation"). SPECIAL ATTENTION must be given to the paragraphs marked: Warning. (B) Ensure that the complete drone ecosystem is up to date. Parrot regularly releases firmware updates for: • FreeFlight 6 USA •...
Page 11 A N A F I U S A 5. Be aware that videos and photos that are promoted and advertised by Parrot Drones SAS and its affiliates have been made by and with experienced professionals and drone pilots. IN CASE OF DOUBT RELATING TO THE USE OF YOUR ANAFI USA DRONE AND ITS ACCESSORIES, ALWAYS REFER TO THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE PARROT DOCUMENTATION.
Page 12: Technical Specifications
Sensor: FLIR BOSON • Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 644 g (1.4 lb) • 320x256 resolution • Maximum transmission range: 4 km (2.5 mi) with the Parrot • -40°C (-40°F) to +150°C (+302°F) temperature range Skycontroller USA • Thermal sensitivity: <60 mK •...
Page 13: Package Contents
3 smart batteries (2 + 1 preinstalled on ANAFI USA) 1 Skycontroller USA with 8-inch display 1 multi-port fast USB charger 1 Skycontroller USA charger 1 additional set of propeller blades 3 USB-A/USB-C cables 1 hard case © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 14: Presentation Of Anafi Usa
Presentation of ANAFI USA 1. Front foldable arms and propellers 2. Gimbal protective cover 3. Rear foldable arms and propellers 4. USB-C charging port 5. Charge level LED indicators Power button 7. Smart battery...
Page 16: Presentation Of Skycontroller Usa
Presentation of Skycontroller USA 1. + / - EV 2. Left joystick 4. Left external antenna connector RTH (Return to Home) button 5. Status LED 6. Right external antenna connector 8. Right joystick Take-off/Land button Visible IR Screenshot 12. Integrated tablet Video stream/Map view toggle 13.
Page 17: Led Status Indicator Color Codes
The LED of the Skycontroller USA turns light blue, then, after approximately three seconds, it turns green. When the LED is green, release the RTH button. A pop-up appears on the screen of the Skycontroller USA, asking you to Allow access to tablet data? Tap Allow © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 18: Maintenance Mode Via External Usb Drive
After a few seconds, the internal memory of the Skycontroller USA tablet appears on the computer screen. Click the down arrow beside This PC, then click the down arrow beside Galaxy Tab A (8.0’’, 2019), then click Tablet to show the tablets folders. To exit maintenance mode, press the RTH button.
Page 19: Freeflight 6 Usa Offline Update Via Apk File
A USB-A to USB-C cable, or an external USB drive The FreeFlight 6 USA APK file Note: You can also download FreeFlight 6 USA from the Play Store, or alternatively, Parrot or your Parrot reseller can provide you with it.
Page 20 Tap on the FreeFlight 6 USA folder, then tap the FreeFlight6Usa-release.apk file to install, or update FreeFlight 6 USA. You must enable the tablet to install third-party applications. When you click on the APK file, a popup appears which allows you to install unknown apps. Tap Settings.
Page 21: Skycontroller Usa Firmware Update
Skycontroller USA is now up to date. A popup appears asking for authorization for the application to access Skycontroller UA. Select Always open FreeFlight 6 USA when Skycontroller USA is connected, then tap OK. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 22: Anafi Usa Firmware Update
ANAFI USA firmware update Power on Parrot ANAFI USA and make sure it is properly connected to Skycontroller USA. On the FreeFlight 6 USA home screen, tap the Drone button. The Anafi USA screen opens, it displays the: Product type...
Page 23: Pre-Flight Checklist
Check the weather. Do not fly ANAFI USA in the fog, or in wind exceeding 15 m/s • (50 km/h). Due to the operating mode of its vertical camera and ultrasonic sensor, Parrot • © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 24 recommends you do not fly ANAFI USA less than 10m (30 ft) over water, or other reflective surfaces such as mirrors, glass, etc. ANAFI USA has been designed to assist first responders. It has no inbuilt no-fly zone limitations, it can fly in the rain, and at night. Warning: Always deploy ANAFI USA responsibly.
Page 25: Getting Started
1. Charge the batteries using the enclosed USB-A to USB-C cable and charger. Refer to “Battery charging” section of this guide for more information. Parrot recommends you always fully charge all batteries before flying ANAFI USA. 2. Ensure that your flying zone is safe and clear.
Page 26: Taking Off
PROCEDURE INDOORS, DUE TO LOW STABILITY, AND INCREASED RISK. Parrot recommends that you work as a team of two people: one person to perform the take- off procedure, while the other person focuses on flying the drone. This eases the pressure of having to multi-task.
Page 27: Deployment From A Moving Vehicle
Hand launch from a moving vehicle Parrot recommends mobilizing two operators for this procedure: one operator launches the drone while another operator controls the drone with both joysticks of the Skycontroller USA.
Page 28: Standard Take-Off From A Moving Vehicle
HAND LAUNCH box on the screen. Motors and propellers start rotating slowly and an animation on screen confirms the activation of a hand launch. When the propellers’ speed has stabilized: 1. Briefly and rapidly lift ANAFI USA upward with your open hand, and toward a direction free of all obstacles.
Page 29: Flying
WARNING: ANAFI USA features an EMERGENCY MODE. Activating the EMERGENCY MODE button sequence in flight will immediately result in a full motor cut out and instantly forces the drone to crash to the ground. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 30: Optimal Speeds
To activate EMERGENCY MODE, press the following buttons on Skycontroller USA simultaneously: • • Take-off/Land • Shutter Notably, the EMERGENCY MODE meets the regulatory requirement for Specific category flights in French national standard scenarios S1 & S3. The use of this mode is at the user’s responsibility. Optimal speeds Refer to the “PREFERENCES /...
Page 31: Returning Home
In that case, a pop-up on the screen of FreeFlight 6 USA confirms a precise home has been set, and the home icon of the minimap turns green. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 32: Smart Rth
“Precise Home Set” pop-up Smart RTH ANAFI USA features a Smart RTH capability which considers its altitude and distance from its take-off point. The drone computes in real time, the battery power it requires to return home, or to the pilot, or to a custom location (refer to the “PREFERENCES / Safety”...
Page 33 By default, “Reticle” (crosshair at the center of the screen) coordinates are displayed on the top left of the screen. Move the map around and zoom in to pinpoint any spot, then tap the coordinates box to activate coordinates options. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 34: Advanced Rth Settings
Important: By activating advanced RTH features, the drone might not be able to reach its destination in case of low battery, if you select return to Pilot, or a Custom position. Parrot will not be held responsible in the event that the drone lands in a different location.
Page 35: Custom Rth
The blue dot shows the position of the controller which is typically that of the pilot. Tap the Home icon to activate it, then drag and drop it to your desired RTH point. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 36 Home icon activated, ready to be dragged and dropped In our example, we set up for a flight at a corner of a park, and planned an RTH over an open area, close to the center of the same park. Custom RTH point set Access Safety Preferences again and note the Custom point coordinates have been updated.
Page 37: Landing
Do not allow yourself to become distracted and stay aware of your surroundings. Always wear a strong glove to recover ANAFI USA Parrot recommends mobilizing two operators for this procedure: one operator pilots the drone, the second operator recovers ANAFI USA.
Page 38: Hand Landing
Let the drone do the work. Do not forcefully grab the drone while it is hovering. Parrot recommends that you work as a team of two people: one person to perform the hand landing procedure, while the other person focuses on flying the drone. This eases the pressure of having to multi-task.
Page 39: Replacing Propeller Blades
Even minor contacts with external elements, such as walls, tree branches, etc., can damage their structure. Damage is not necessarily visible. Parrot recommends you immediately replace propeller blades if they sustain such a contact. Note: ANAFI USA propeller blades can be replaced instantly without tools.
Page 40: Smart Lipo Battery
Place your middle finger on the Parrot logo of ANAFI USA and your thumb on the back of the smart battery. Squeeze your fingers together until you feel and hear the battery clicking into the body of the drone.
Page 41: Battery Update
Warning: Other generic USB chargers may be used provided that they are certified according to the country of use, and have the applicable rating/specification. Performance and warranty are only guaranteed when using the genuine charger included in the Parrot drone system.
Page 42: Battery Care And Safety
LED indicators. The battery must be charged to exit the wintering mode and start operating as described in the earlier paragraphs. This behavior preserves the battery over time. Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before flying ANAFI USA.
Page 43: Battery Information
Serial number Software version Hardware revision First usage Individual cell voltage (mV) Charge level (%) °C Temperature ( Total Voltage (V) Total Capacity (mAH) State of health (%) Cycles © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 44: Microsd Card And Media Management
SD card slot of your computer. Copy your videos and photos to the hard drive of your computer to edit, store, and manage your media. Tip: Parrot recommends you backup your photos and videos, and you empty your microSD card after each flight, to ensure you always have available memory space to capture new still or moving images.
Page 45: Freeflight 6 Usa Gallery
Select one of the following options: Confirm your selection from the next screen to launch the formatting. Important: both options delete all microSD card contents, including flight data. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 46: Microsd Card Encryption
MicroSD card encryption Encrypting a MicroSD card implies its formatting and the loss of all data present on the card memory. Tap the Encrypt SD card button of the SD Card screen of FreeFlight 6 USA Gallery to access the encryption profile creation page. Confirm or type a profile name.
Page 47: Rtsp Video Stream Sharing
Simple Preferences interface opens. 5. Click the Input / Codecs tab. 6. Click the dropdown menu for Hardware-accelerated decoding. Click Disable. 7. Click Save to save your selection, and to close the Simple Preferences interface. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 48 8. In the top menu bar, click Media. A dropdown menu opens. Click Open Network stream. The Open Media interface opens. 9. There is an input field under Please enter a network URL: Enter rtsp://192.168.53.1/live, as shown in the following image. 10.
Page 49: Introducing Freeflight 6 Usa
This section explores FreeFlight 6 USA functions, starting with a presentation of the top and bottom bars of the HUD. Access the HUD by tapping FLY on the bottom right of the homepage of FreeFlight 6 USA. FreeFlight 6 USA homepage © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 50: Presentation Of The Hud
Presentation of the HUD 1. Back to homepage 2. Drone ground speed 3. Drone height relative to take-off 4. Drone horizontal distance from pilot point 5. Next available action 6. Controller box (charge and GPS sync) 7. Drone box (charge and GPS sync) 8.
Page 51 Tip: Ensure that both GPS icons are green (and not red) before you make ANAFI USA take off. This means that the Skycontroller USA and ANAFI USA are both synchronized to enough GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellites to optimize the stability of the drone, especially at higher altitudes. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 52: Preferences
Preferences Settings on the top right of the homepage, or the HUD, to access PREFERENCES. Preferences enable you to fine-tune ANAFI USA to customize it to your piloting and filming styles. Access Preferences submenus from the tiles on the left of the screen. For all items, default values (DV) are marked in bold characters.
Page 53: Thermal
Temperature range DEFAULT / VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES Thermal post-processing Tap Info for more information about Thermal post-processing. Parrot recommends NO for real time operations, and YES for post flight analysis operations. Thermal calibration AUTO mode is recommended for most users. If you select the MANUAL mode, the...
Page 54: Special
NO / 3 x 3 / 6 x 6 Measurement system AUTO / IMPERIAL / METRIC FPV Goggles – tap CHANGE to select Parrot – CockpitGlasses 1 from these options: Parrot – CockpitGlasses 2 Parrot – CockpitGlasses 3 Google – DayDream View...
Page 55: Safety
Note: By activating advanced RTH features, if you select return to Pilot or Custom position, the drone might not be able to reach its destination in case of low battery. Parrot will not be held responsible in the event that the drone lands in a different location.
Page 56: Camera
drone will compute its height over the ground, with its ultrasonic sensor. Above 2m, it will compute its height over its take-off point, with its barometer. For example, if the drone takes off from the deck of a ship, 40m above sea level, with a hovering altitude set at 2m, at the end of the RTH, the drone will look for the ground and could stop 2m above the surface of the sea.
Page 57: Network
AUTO / MANUAL Tap PASSWORD to define the Wi-Fi key shared by ANAFI USA and the Skycontroller USA. Parrot defines a unique random password for each ANAFI USA and Skycontroller USA package, but Parrot highly recommends you define your own password.
Page 58 To enable the automatic optimization of Wi-Fi communications on the 5 GHz channels, manually select a 5 GHz channel, then revert the Wi-Fi band setting to AUTO.
Page 59: External Antennas
Optics reset buttons of the Skycontroller USA. 4. The status LED of the Skycontroller USA turns to dark blue. 5. The external antennas aredeactivated, and the inbuilt antenna of the Skycontroller USA is activated. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 60: Videos And Photos
Videos and Photos ANAFI USA is equipped with a 3-axis-stabilized gimbal, which delivers sharp motion and still pictures, through two 1/2.4’’ CMOS 21MP sensors. The lenses of the cameras include low dispersion aspherical elements, that reduce chromatic aberrations and flare. Making videos By default, ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 USA are set to start recording a video as soon as ANAFI USA takes off.
Page 61: Taking Photos
When you select Single mode, the HUD soft shutter button appears as a full white circle. When the Burst mode is selected, the soft shutter button of the HUD displays the Burst icon inside a white circle. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 62 Selecting the Bracketing mode opens three options: 3 photos (-1 EV, +0.0 EV, +1 EV), 5 photos (-2 EV to +2 EV) and 7 photos (-3 EV to +3 EV). When one of these options has been selected, the soft shutter button of the HUD displays the Bracketing icon inside a white circle.
Page 63 5 to 120 seconds later, depending on your option choice, the drone takes another photo, and so on until you press the shutter button again to stop © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 64: Creating Panoramas
AE” section of this guide for more information on exposure locking) of the frame you start your panorama with. For this reason, Parrot recommends you always frame the main subject of the intended panorama before pressing the shutter button. ANAFI USA cannot proceed with a panorama if the drone battery power is low...
Page 65 Tap the green box of the Panorama you want to generate to start downloading the corresponding series of pictures to your Skycontroller USA. When the download is complete, FreeFlight 6 USA displays a page from where you can delete the downloaded © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 66 photos. Tap Yes to keep the originals on the microSD card. Tap No to delete them. FreeFlight 6 USA displays the Local (Skycontroller USA) gallery, which contains only the media you have downloaded from ANAFI USA’s microSD card. Local gallery Finally, select the panorama you want to generate from your Local gallery.
Page 67 When you create a custom panorama, the direct rendering is a preview only. For each custom panorama you decide to create, FreeFlight 6 USA completely reprocesses the data to minimize stitching issues and discrepancies. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 68: Gimbal Tilt And Zoom Controls
Gimbal tilt and zoom controls Two of ANAFI USA’s main assets are its gimbal tilt control capabilities (180°, nadir to zenith), and its 32x zoom. This section presents these features and the way to activate them. Gimbal tilt control ANAFI USA’s gimbal tilt control is activated through the left trigger of Skycontroller USA. It is available in all video and photo modes, and in all manual piloting modes.
Page 69 The HUD of FreeFlight 6 USA presents precise, decimal-by-decimal zoom information at all times, in the middle of the left side of the screen, as shown on the following screen captures. x1 zoom x5.3 zoom x32 zoom © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 70: Camera Calibration
Camera Calibration Correct horizon (exceptional procedure) Note: Your ANAFI USA’s camera has been factory-calibrated with high precision. Unlike the calibration of ANAFI USA or that of the Skycontroller USA, which must be performed periodically, the camera calibration must not be performed unless it appears necessary, typically, after a crash.
Page 71 Do not worry about vertical lines: as you can see from the screenshots, they do not appear straight or parallel on the gimbal calibration screen. Gimbal/camera calibration: after © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 72 When you have straightened the tilt of the camera, tap the < Back icon on the top left of the screen to confirm your setting and exit camera calibration. Gimbal calibration Use this option to perform a gimbal calibration, similar to that which occurs after ANAFI USA is powered on.
Page 73: Pro-Imaging Settings
Note: ANAFI USA can shoot pictures and videos when it is not flying. You can hold it in your hand and use it as a stabilized 4K video and photo camera. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 74: Iso Value (Iso)
Tap the s box to open the shutter slider. Select a value to exit the auto-mode for shutter speed and ISO. This action also deactivates the EV slider. Set the s value you require, then tap the ISO box to select an ISO value. The display of the HUD reflects your settings.
Page 75: Hdr
HUD. Press the hard shutter button on your Skycontroller USA (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to start filming in HDR or to take a HDR photo. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 76: Natural Style
Tap the round HDR icon again to deactivate HDR. The yellow HDR box disappears from the screen. HDR Off HDR On Note: You cannot modify s, ISO or WB values when the HDR mode is activated. However, you always keep control over your EV value. Activating (or deactivating) HDR stops any ongoing video recording.
Page 78: Lock Ae Touch
Exposure is locked on the sky Lock AE Touch With the Lock AE Touch (or Spot AE) function of FreeFlight 6 USA, you can also lock the exposure of a frame on any detail of any view. To activate this function, follow the Lock AE procedure of the preceding section. When the exposure is locked, touch the part of the frame you want to base your exposure on.
Page 79: Thermal Imaging
As for the Visible Spectrum, you can record both Thermal photos and videos. You can choose through the photo/video toggle button in the lower bar of the HUD (or among additional settings, as in the Thermal HUD screen capture). © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 80: Relative Thermal Mode
When in Thermal Spectrum, the choice of photo modes is limited to three options, each of which delivering 1280x720 rectilinear JPEG thermography images: Single shot Timelapse (10, 30, 60, 120, or 240 seconds intervals between shots) GPS Lapse (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, or 200 meters spherical intervals between shots) The Thermal Spectrum video mode is limited to a single option.
Page 81: Spot Thermal Mode
Spot Thermal mode: only the hottest elements of the scene are colored. Note: In Spot Thermal mode, the thresholds you set manually are only reset when you tap the RESET THERMAL SETTINGS button in the Thermal Preferences tab. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 82: Thermal Analyzer Mode
Thermal analyzer mode The Thermal analyzer feature of FreeFlight 6 USA provides quick thermal analysis, directly from your Skycontroller USA. This function gives you full control over the on-screen rendering of any thermography video or photo you have taken with ANAFI USA. From the analyzer, you can: access Thermal Preferences directly from the preview’s Preferences icon, top right;...
Page 83: Cineshots (Visible Spectrum Only)
Tap 30m (small-arrow icon) or 60m (large-arrow icon) to select the range of your Spiral shot, and activate it. After a countdown on the HUD, ANAFI USA tilts its camera down and starts moving up and rotating. An animation flashes on your screen, and the “Spiral” box © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 84: Epic
progressively fills with green as the Cineshot unfolds. Epic When this feature is activated, ANAFI USA moves away backward in a smooth ascending line, keeping its subject in the center of its frame for 30 or 60 meters. The Epic Cineshot gives best results when ANAFI USA starts from a position close to its subject.
Page 85: Piloting Modes
To end the following of your target, tap the red STOP box at the center of the top bar of the HUD. When no target is selected, or when the following of the target has been ended by the pilot, ANAFI USA’s behavior is similar to that of the Manual flight mode. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 86: Follow Me
Track Lock Dynamic Note: Parrot recommends you only use the Dynamic option in completely open and unobstructed areas. Draw a rectangle with your finger on your screen, around yourself. When ANAFI USA has a lock on you, the blue rectangle turns to green and the orange LAND box at the center of the...
Page 87 ANAFI USA, and always be ready to stop the following (tap the STOP box of your HUD) in case a danger or any sort of unexpected obstacle arises. Note: To optimize the drone’s tracking, always make sure you remain visible by © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 88: Smartdronies
ANAFI USA. Do not let an obstacle obstruct the camera’s view and do not hide in the shadows, or ANAFI USA could lose track of you. Smartdronies ANAFI USA features four Smartdronies: The Orbit, Parabola and Boomerang Dronie can be accessed through this menu, refer to the above section for details about the Boomerang Dronie.
Page 89: How To Prepare Your Map
Map Engine in FreeFlight 6 USA depending on which type of map you choose: Map Engine File type GOOGLE MAP PNG Tile MAPLIBRE MBTiles Important: When you use the MAPLIBRE map engine instead of Google Map, the minimap is always hidden. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 90 Important: FreeFlight 6 USA automatically renames duplicate files by adding a number in parentheses after the file name, for example: MyMap(1). Parrot recommends that you name each map file differently before you transfer the map file in order to easily distinguish between 2 regions.
Page 91 When the DTED map is loaded, the ground elevations and heights are available in the telemetry element at the top left of the HUD. To delete a previously uploaded map, repeat step 12 and tap Delete, which replaces Upload. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 92 Uploaded DTED are visible in the FreeFlight 6 USA interface and can be used for the CoT function. Refer to the “Cursor on Target” section of this guide for more information. Note: if you see a loading error on FreeFlight 6 USA when you load a DTED map, it is likely that the file is corrupted.
Page 94 10. Under the Parameters tab, in the Output file (for MBTiles) [optional] field, click the down arrow to open a drop-down menu. 11. Click Save to file... 12. Name the file, and click Save. 13. Click Run. The conversion can take more than one hour, depending on the size of the map and the parameters of the previous steps.
Page 95: Cursor On Target
Note: If a DTED map was not uploaded, the AGL altitude is not available and is replaced by a dash. 2. CoT elements: controller and drone The CoT element appears on the right of the screen when activated. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 96 Horizontal and vertical Azimuth in Accuracy of Target coordinates of relation to distance Target-reference Target the white crosshairs in (Skycontroller USA or Drone) North coordinates the center of the screen Type of map used corresponding to the area of the target in the crosshairs Coordinates of the reference Accuracy of Reference coordinates...
Page 97: Cot Calibration
CoT measurements. Procedure: 1. The calibration is done by tapping Calibration which appears on the right of the CoT element. A pop-up appears at the top right of the screen: © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 98 2. Position the drone in the green area indicated in the diagram below: Note: Calibration can only be performed in the green zone. If the calibration is launched in an area outside of the green zone, a diagram displays. When the drone passes through an area in which calibration is possible, FreeFlight 6 USA automatically returns to the CoT calibration screen.
Page 99: Flat Maps
(outside an armored vehicle for example) 4. The angle to the target The shallower the angle, the less accurate the measurement is. The optimal gimbal angle is © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 100: Cot Parameters
between 17 and 60° (if you are out of the angle range, the calibration is not possible) 5. The type of mapping The DTED2 is more accurate than the DTED1, which is more accurate than the FLAT map 6. Terrain relief DTED maps give an average altitude of the area, so they are not accurate if the terrain changes abruptly (at the foot of a cliff for example) The DTED 1 provide an altitude of 90m per square...
Page 101 USA on the left and those of the Anafi USA on the right. Coordinates and telemetry Coordinates and telemetry of Date and time of flight relative to Skycontroller USA Anafi USA operation © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 102: Map-Based Flying Modes
Map-based flying modes Flight Plan Flight enables you to fully prepare and configure your flights and filming sessions. Through an example, this section will teach you the basics of automated flight and shooting management, with ANAFI USA and Flight Plan. Tap Flight Plan from the PILOTING MODE box menu.
Page 103 ANAFI USA will climb from 3 to 30 meters between the initial waypoint and the second waypoint. Second waypoint Add waypoints to tour the area and end your Flight Plan where you intend to land. © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 104 Full Flight Plan The tip of the peninsula is a POI. We want ANAFI USA to focus on it while it flies around it. Tap it and hold your finger on the screen to call choices (POI/Close). Setting a POI Tap Point of interest to add the POI.
Page 106: Touch & Fly: Waypoint
POI Flight Plan Close FreeFlight 6 USA, to get to your flying spot, to prepare ANAFI USA and your Skycontroller USA for the flight. Tap the PILOTING MODE box on the HUD to call the options. Select Flight Plan: the previous plan you set up appears.
Page 107: Touch & Fly: Poi
Important: Activate Touch & Fly Waypoint with care. After the initial confirmation, any tap on the map will immediately send ANAFI USA to the corresponding spot. Parrot recommends you set your FreeFlight 6 USA filming or photography options before activating the Touch &...
Page 108: Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Guide
ANAFI USA drone hard reset Hard resetting ANAFI USA reverts ANAFI USA’s most recent firmware to its original state. Parrot recommends the drone hard reset as a first intent procedure for several issues, notably gimbal calibration troubles. 1. Verify that a compatible microSD card is inserted into ANAFI USA.
Page 109: Issues
Ensure that your smart battery is “awake”. Plug it into a power source to take it out of wintering mode. Its LED should start flashing to acknowledge that it is charging. Parrot recommends you always fully charge your smart battery before you fly ANAFI USA.
Page 110 (such as its vertical camera or its ultrasonic sensor), your drone will not be able to take off and a FreeFlight 6 USA alert will tell you to contact your Parrot Support Partner. How do I set the FreeFlight 6 USA application as the default application when starting the Skycontroller USA? 1.
Page 111: Appendix 2: Operational Checklist
ANAFI USA battery OK, 100% charged ANAFI USA battery LED 4 x OK ANAFI USA battery temp Device OK, 100% charged MicroSD card Inserted ANAFI USA battery 3 hooks engaged in drone, locked © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.
Page 112 Skycontroller USA & ANAFI USA ON Skycontroller USA (SCUSA) ON, flashing light to dark blue LED ANAFI USA ON, gimbal calibration OK SCUSA/ANAFI USA Wi-Fi link steady blue LED on SCUSA, L trigger moves gimbal: FreeFlight 6 USA: launched Image feed & telemetry: Flight mode selection: MANUAL RTH Height set:...
Page 113 Skycontroller USA Stored away Cables Stored away Documents Flight & batteries info Report on flight log If you have feedback or comments about the v6.10.2.0 of this user guide, please email: technical.writer@parrot.com © 2023 Parrot Drones SAS. All Rights Reserved.

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