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  • Page 3: W E Are Parrot . Welcome To The Team

    This user guide completes the documentation of , which also consists of: ANAFI USA Flight Safety Guide, available online - www.parrot.com; ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 release notes, available online - www.parrot.com; ANAFI USA repair and maintenance tutorials available on Parrot’s YouTube ANAFI USA account.

  • Page 4: Prerequisites

    Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of your smart battery before flying ANAFI USA. 2. Press the power button of the Parrot Skycontroller USA for three seconds to power it on. Recharge it by connecting its USB-C port to a power source, for the update of the device.
  • Page 5 5. Tap this logo on the screen of your Parrot Skycontroller USA to launch FreeFlight 6. The interface displays the homepage of FreeFlight 6. 6. Tap theFLY box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 to launch the initial updates. FreeFlight 6 automatically updates the Parrot Skycontroller USA first, and ANAFI USA second.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ARROT KYCONTROLLER Top panel ............................17 LED status indicator codes ......................18 Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode ..................18 Pairing ANAFI USA to a Parrot Skycontroller USA ..............19 ..........................20 FLIGHT CHECKLIST Equipment ............................20 Regulations ............................20 Flight conditions ..........................20...
  • Page 7 Battery charging ..........................39 Battery software update ......................... 40 Battery care and safety ........................42 ....................43 ICRO CARD AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT Installing a microSD card ....................... 43 Retrieving photos and videos ......................43 User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 8 Compatible microSD cards ......................43 Direct media retrieval (drone to computer) ................43 FreeFlight 6 Gallery ......................... 44 MicroSD card formatting ....................... 45 MicroSD card encryption ....................... 45 RTSP ........................47 VIDEO STREAM SHARING 6 ........................49 NTRODUCING LIGHT Presentation of the video mode HUD ..................50 Presentation of the photo mode HUD ..................
  • Page 9 Presentation of the Thermal HUD (post-processing) ..............85 Relative Thermal mode ........................86 Spot Thermal mode ........................88 .......................... 89 HERMAL ANALYZER MODE ) ......................91 INESHOTS VISIBLE SPECTRUM ONLY 360° ..............................91 Reveal ............................... 91 User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 10 Spiral ..............................92 Epic ..............................92 ............................93 ILOTING MODES Manual flight............................ 93 Cameraman ............................93 Follow Me ............................94 Smartdronies ........................... 96 Cursor on Target ............................ 97 Overview............................97 Uploading the DTEDs ......................... 97 CoT HUD Overview .......................... 100 Activating/deactivating the CoT function..................

  • Page 11: Foreword

    About ANAFI USA ANAFI USA was designed and optimized to fly as is. Parrot generally advises that you do not mount or attach any add-on or accessory to the drone (feet extensions, buoys, etc.). In addition to the extra weight they impose on the drone and its motors, they can also magnetically disturb ANAFI USA and impair its communications.

  • Page 12: Auto-Rth (Return Home)

    Important: The LEDs and power button face up in the correct orientation Note: ANAFI USA’s battery enters Wintering mode when not in use for ten consecutive days. You must wake the battery up, and charge it completely before you fly ANAFI USA for the first time. Auto-RTH (return home) If the battery charge level becomes low, ANAFI USA attempts to return to its most recent take-off point, at a minimal height over this take-off point.

  • Page 13: Disclaimer

    EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR BOTH, which could result in serious harm or death. 3. 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.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    • Sensor: FLIR BOSON Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 644 g / 1.42 lb. • 320x256 resolution • Maximum transmission range: 4 km with the Parrot • -40 °C to +150 °C temperature range • Skycontroller USA Thermal sensitivity: <60 mK •...

  • Page 15: 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 USB-C/USB-C cable 1 hard case User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 16: Presentation Of Anafi Usa

    ANAFI USA RESENTATION OF Ready to store or carry Foldable arms and propellers Ready to fly Smart battery Battery extraction button Charge level LED indicators 180° tilt camera gimbal USB-C charging port Power button...

  • Page 17: Presentation Of Parrot Skycontroller Usa

    IR: Hot spot/Cold spot Video stream/Map view toggle Top panel Shutter (photo) Optics reset or start / stop recording (back to no tilt and 1x zoom) Zoom trigger Gimbal tilt trigger User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 18: Led Status Indicator Codes

    LED status indicator codes When the Parrot Skycontroller USA is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant visual indication: Steady green: Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode; Flashing green: Skycontroller USA update in progress; Light blue/dark blue alternating: connecting to ANAFI USA;...

  • Page 19: Pairing Anafi Usa To A Parrot Skycontroller Usa

    4. Connect the drone and the controller with a USB cable (USB-A connection to the controller, USB-C connection to the drone). 5. The LED of the Parrot Skycontroller USA briefly flashes green to indicate it acknowledges ANAFI USA. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 20: Pre - Flight Checklist

    • Check the weather. Do not fly ANAFI USA in the fog, or in wind exceeding 15 m/s or 50 km/h. • Due to the operating mode of its vertical camera and ultrasonic sensor, Parrot recommends you do not fly ANAFI USA less than 10m (30 ft) over water, or other reflective surfaces such as mirrors, glass, etc.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Skycontroller USA. 6. Check for controller and drone software updates. 7. Calibrate your ANAFI USA, your Parrot Skycontroller USA, or both, if required, following the instructions on the screen. 8. Ensure that your flying zone is still safe and clear, and that no person or animal has approached or is approaching ANAFI USA.

  • Page 22: Taking Off

    Power ANAFI USA on and position the drone on your flat, open hand. On the screen of the Parrot Skycontroller USA, the green TAKE-OFF box is replaced by a blue HAND LAUNCH box. : “Hand Launch” Screen...

  • Page 23: Deployment From A Moving Vehicle

    Press the button of the Parrot Skycontroller USA, or activate the launch directly from the blue “HAND LAUNCH” box on the screen. Motors and propellers start rotating slowly and an animation on screen confirms the activation of a hand launch.

  • Page 24: Standard Take-Off From A Moving Vehicle

    1. Press the button of the Parrot Skycontroller USA, or activate the take- off directly from the green “TAKE OFF” box on the screen; 2. Immediately push the left joystick of the Skycontroller USA (elevation) upward (default control mode) to increase the drone’s altitude.

  • Page 25: Flying

    As a safeguard measure, ANAFI USA is programmed to instantly cut its motors in case of impact on one of its propeller blades: always control your drone carefully. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 26: Optimal Speeds

    I LINK OPTIMIZATION ANAFI USA’s ecosystem is designed to optimize, in real time, the Wi-Fi communications between the Parrot Skycontroller USA and the drone. By default, the ecosystem automatically selects the most efficient Wi-Fi channel available. In urban environments, 5 GHz Wi-Fi channels typically suffer less interference than 2.4 “PREFERENCES / Network”...
  • Page 27 Wi-Fi link is perfect Wi-Fi link is good User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 28 Wi-Fi link is degraded Wi-Fi link is about to break-up A Flight Plan has been set up in a controlled environment to illustrate all Wi-Fi statuses for the purpose of this user guide. Warning: never fly your drone out of your direct line of sight unless special authorization has been granted.

  • Page 29: Returning Home

    If you feel confident you can return ANAFI USA to its take-off point, or if you wish to land it at a different location, you can cancel the Smart RTH directly from the alert pop-up. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 30: Coordinates And Advanced Rth Settings

    In the following example, the coordinates system is set as DMS. The drone is offline, and the Parrot Skycontroller USA is connected to local Wi-Fi. Offline FreeFlight 6 interface: tap minimap to open full screen...
  • Page 31 Move the map around and zoom in to pinpoint any spot, then tap the coordinates box to activate coordinates options. Coordinates options Copy to copy coordinates to clipboard – and reuse as custom RTH point, for instance. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 32 “Map based flying modes” on autonomous and assisted flights. Sharing options from coordinates options to open the Parrot Skycontroller USA sharing options, like on the screenshot. Tap X to exit coordinate options and return to the full screen map.

  • Page 33: About 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 34 Initial home, at flight setup The Home icon appears close to the drone icon, or exactly over the drone icon if the GPS fix at power up was excellent, like in our example. 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.
  • Page 35 Custom RTH point set Access Safety Preferences again and note the Custom point coordinates have been updated. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 36: Landing

    ANDING Setting up for landing Fly ANAFI USA directly over a flat, even, and clear surface, then press the button, or tap the orange LAND box on the screen. ANAFI USA lands. Precise Landing Hand landing Warning: Be especially careful when performing a hand landing procedure. It requires complete focus.

  • Page 37: Recovery From A Moving Vehicle

    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: 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 39: Smart L I P O 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 40: Battery Software Update

    In that configuration, full charging time of the battery can be reduced to 115 minutes. Important: Parrot does not recommend ANAFI USA users to invest in a USB-PD power bank, as not all of them support USB-C to USB-C charging of ANAFI USA’s battery.
  • Page 41 Warning: Keep your battery plugged into a power supply throughout the software update procedure. Repeat the procedure with all your batteries. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 42: Battery Care And Safety

    12 days, the power button does not activate the charge level 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: Micro Sd Card And Media Management

    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 44: Freeflight 6 Gallery

    Gallery box, at the center of the interface. If ANAFI USA is powered on and connected to the Parrot Skycontroller USA, the FreeFlight 6 Gallery displays the microSD card media, by default.

  • Page 45: Microsd Card Formatting

    A MicroSD card encrypted by ANAFI USA is unreadable without the associated Encryption profile. The Encryption profile is held by the version of FreeFlight 6, thus by the Skycontroller USA with which the encryption has been performed. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 46 Consequently, if a drone is destroyed, its MicroSD card can only be decrypted through: the Skycontroller USA which holds the MicroSD card’s Encryption profile; another ANAFI USA drone paired to that Skycontroller USA.

  • Page 47: Rtsp Video Stream Sharing

    Set the first item, Hardware-accelerated decoding to Disable, as in the screenshot below. Save your selection to close the Preferences interface. From the Media menu of VLC, select Open network stream. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 48 Enter “rtsp://192.168.53.1/live” in the Network URL field, as in the following screenshot. Enable the loop mode from VLC interface as in the screen capture below. Click Play to launch the stream in the main window of VLC.

  • Page 49: Introducing Free Flight 6

    The HUD (heads-up display) interface of FreeFlight 6 enables you to access all the features of ANAFI USA, from the screen of your Parrot Skycontroller USA. This section explores FreeFlight 6 functions, starting with a presentation of the top and bottom bars of the HUD.

  • Page 50: Presentation Of The Video Mode Hud

    Presentation of the video mode HUD Drone horizontal distance from pilot Next available action Drone height relative to take-off point Controller box (charge and GPS synch) Drone ground speed Drone box (charge and GPS synch) Back to homepage Preferences Speed box Soft shutter Photo/video toggle button and timer...
  • Page 51 Tornado Boomerang Note: Both GPS icons are green, on both screen captures. This means that the Parrot 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.

  • Page 52: Presentation Of The Photo Mode Hud

    Galileo satellites to optimize the stability of the drone, especially at higher altitudes. Parrot recommends you always verify that both your FreeFlight 6 HUD’s GPS icons are green (and not red), before you make your ANAFI USA take off.

  • Page 53: Preferences

    NO / YES EV Trigger The EV Trigger function is not useful for Parrot Skycontroller USA users, as this remote control has two direct access buttons to control images’ exposition. Tap RESET ALL CONTROL PREFERENCES on the bottom of the page to reset preferences.

  • Page 54: Horizon And Banked Turn

    Inclination 1°/s to 40°/s (DV: 10°/s for FILM; 20°/s for CINEMATIC; 25°/s for SPORT & RACING) Vertical speed 0.1m/s to 4m/s (DV: 1m/s for FILM ; 2m/s for SPORT; 2.5m/s for CINEMATIC; 3m/s for RACING) Rotation speed 3°/s to 200°/s (DV: 10°/s for FILM; 20°/s for SPORT &...

  • Page 55: Thermal Calibration

    Tap RESET THERMAL SETTINGS on the bottom of the page to reset preferences. This button also reinitializes thermal Spot and Absolute scales to default values, as well as visible and thermal images blending. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 56: Special

    Show framing grid* NO / 3x3 / 6x6 Measurement system AUTO / IMPERIAL / METRIC FPV Goggles* Tap CHANGE to access the following options: Parrot – CockpitGlasses 1 / Homido Parrot – CockpitGlasses 2 / Merge VR Parrot – CockpitGlasses 3 BNext Google –...

  • Page 57: 3X3 Framing Grid

    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 58: End Behavior And Hovering Altitude

    Parrot recommends ending RTH sequences by hovering (default value) as it enables the pilot to control the end of the flight. However, for missions at sea, Parrot recommends you modify the hovering altitude over 2m (default value). Up to 2m, at the end of the RTH, the drone will compute its height over the ground, with its ultrasonic sensor.
  • Page 59 Tap RESET ALL CAMERA PREFERENCES AND SETTINGS on the bottom of the page to reset preferences. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 60: Network

    Network Network preferences let you change your ANAFI USA’s Wi-Fi network name, password, and band. - Broadcast DRI OFF / ON - Network’s name Tap the field to change your ANAFI USA’s network name - Password Tap the field to change your network’s password - Wi-Fi band AUTO / MANUAL Direct Remote Identification (DRI)

  • Page 61: Installing And Activating External Antennas

    NSTALLING AND ACTIVATING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS The Parrot Skycontroller USA is equipped with two external 50 ohm coaxial female antenna connectors (TNC) which enable you to connect it to external antennas. Compatible passive antennas must respect the following specifications: Connectors: male TNC...

  • Page 62: Videos And Photos

    IDEOS AND HOTOS 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 are set to start recording a video as soon as ANAFI USA takes off.

  • Page 63: Taking Photos

    HUD, to circle the photo camera (left icon) in white. Five photo modes are available on ANAFI USA: Single shot, Burst, Bracketing, Timer, and Panorama (5 formats). User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 64 ANAFI USA produces three main picture formats: rectilinear JPEG (up to 16MP); wide 21MP JPEG and DNG (Digital NeGative: Adobe open standard RAW format) composite panoramas (JPEG), up to 32MP Main photography options are accessible from the HUD of FreeFlight 6. First, select a photo mode by tapping the corresponding box of the HUD.
  • Page 65 Tap a format (JPEG RECT, or JPEG WIDE if available, or DNG+JPEG if available) to select it. Tap the photo settings box again to close the sub-boxes and confirm your choice. Photo formats: DNG+JPEG WIDE Photo formats: DNG+JPEG RECT User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 66: Anafi Usa Photo Formats

    In Single mode, the screen flashes white then freezes briefly in black and white to confirm a picture has been taken. The number to the left of the soft shutter button (the number of media on the microSD card) of the HUD is increased by 1. In Burst mode, the screen flashes white then freezes briefly in black and white to confirm 14 pictures have been taken in the span of 1 second.

  • Page 67: Creating Panoramas

    The generation of a panorama, regardless of its format, has 3 phases: collecting the pictures in flight; downloading the pictures from ANAFI USA to your Parrot Skycontroller USA; stitching the pictures together to create the panorama, on your Parrot Skycontroller USA, through the FreeFlight 6 gallery.
  • Page 68 When you are happy with your framing, press the hard shutter button on the right of the Parrot Skycontroller USA (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to begin the Panorama capture. ANAFI USA starts taking pictures and the bottom of the HUD displays a progress bar which fills with green as the capture unfolds.
  • Page 69 Tap Yes to keep the originals on the microSD card. Tap No to delete them. FreeFlight 6 displays the Local (Parrot 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 70 Generating a Sphere panorama When the panorama creation is complete, FreeFlight 6 displays the panorama and gives you the option to delete the original files. For each Vertical or Horizontal panorama capture, you will be able to generate one panorama only. For each 360 capture, you can generate three different preset panoramas (Sphere, Little Planet, and Tunnel) and a potentially infinite number of custom panoramas, through the 360 editor.

  • Page 71: Gimbal Tilt And Zoom Controls

    To zoom in on a subject, push the zoom trigger down. To zoom out, pull the zoom trigger up. Pressing the optics reset button on the left of Parrot Skycontroller USA instantly resets the zoom factor of the lens to 1x (this action also resets the gimbal tilt to a horizontal position).
  • Page 72 Zoom x1 x5.3 Zoom...
  • Page 73 Zoom User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 74: Camera Calibration: Correct Horizon (Exceptional Procedure)

    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 Parrot Skycontroller USA, which must be performed periodically, the camera calibration must not be performed unless it appears necessary, typically, after a crash.
  • Page 75 Tap “–“ or “+” until the artificial horizon of ANAFI USA matches the horizon reference facing the drone. 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. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 76: Camera Calibration: Gimbal Calibration

    Gimbal/camera calibration: after When you have straightened the tilt of the camera, tap the “<” icon on the top left of the screen to confirm your setting and exit camera calibration. Camera Calibration: Gimbal calibration Use this option to perform a gimbal calibration, similar to that which occurs after ANAFI USA is powered on.
  • Page 77 : Camera alignment, after A N A F I U S A Tap “<” on the top left of the screen to exit the interface and confirm your settings. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 78: Pro - Imaging Settings

    IMAGING SETTINGS This section is designed to help you exploit manual settings and develop your filming and photography styles. The Exposure value (EV) is the only setting accessible in the Auto mode, from the Video/Photo settings box menu of the HUD. Exposure value (EV) The EV expresses the general darkness or lightness of a photograph or video.

  • Page 79: Iso Value (Iso)

    However, setting a WB value for an entire shot is advised for professional filming. Stable WB facilitates the grading (color treatment) of videos. Tap the WB box to open the white balance options. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 80: Hdr

    Select the WB option that is best suited for your shooting conditions, your subject, or both. The display of the HUD reflects your settings and helps you make the best choice. Auto WB Incandescent WB Fluo WB Sunny WB Cloudy WB Shaded WB WB 2 000 K WB 10 000 K...

  • Page 81: Natural Style

    HUD. Press the hard shutter button on your Parrot Skycontroller USA (or tap the soft shutter button of the HUD) to start filming in HDR or to take a HDR photo.

  • Page 82: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT The ADJUSTMENT button, next to the P-LOG box, provides three additional settings for your Normal style still images and films: Saturation: sets the intensity of the colors (from -2 to +2) Contrast: sets the degree of difference between lightest and darkest parts of the image (from -2 to +2) Sharpness: sets the distinction of the reproduction of details (from -1...

  • Page 83: Lock Ae

    Tap the Lock AE icon again to deactivate the exposure lock. The icon turns back to white, and the yellow Lock AE box disappears. Exposure is locked on the sky User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 84: Lock Ae Touch

    Lock AE Touch With the Lock AE Touch (or Spot AE) function of FreeFlight 6, 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 85: 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). User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 86: Relative Thermal Mode

    The Thermal Spectrum video mode is limited to a single option. ANAFI USA shoots 9 frames per second 1280x720 thermography MP4 (H264) videos. You can capture screenshots, directly to your Parrot Skycontroller USA, through the dedicated screen button. This feature is available when filming and enables you to extract a still image from a film without stopping the recording.
  • Page 87 The sky always appears as a cold element, which disturbs the scale. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 88: Spot Thermal Mode

    Spot Thermal mode The Spot Thermal mode of ANAFI USA isolates hot or cold. Use the inverted arrows button (under the scale, on the left of the screen) to toggle from hot to cold (or from cold to hot) and slide your finger along the scale to adapt the threshold of the scale to your scene and highlight only the coldest or hottest spots.

  • Page 89: Thermal Analyzer Mode

    However, Thermal analyzer videos cannot be saved or exported by FreeFlight 6 – even if the Parrot Skycontroller USA enables you to record your screen. To analyze a thermography media, access your Local FreeFlight 6 Gallery and open a thermal video preview or a photo.
  • Page 90 Same image, (hot) Spot mode...

  • Page 91: Cineshots ( Visible Spectrum Only )

    Reveal shot, and activate it. After a countdown on the HUD, ANAFI USA tilts its camera down and starts moving forward. An animation flashes on your screen, and the “Reveal” box progressively fills with green as the Cineshot unfolds. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 92: Spiral

    ANAFI USA, and always be ready to reclaim control of your drone. Note: Any action on any stick of Parrot Skycontroller USA immediately terminates the current Cineshot.

  • Page 93: Piloting Modes

    When the Cameraman mode is activated, ANAFI USA manages the gimbal tilt to keep the target in the frame. The left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller USA is deactivated in this mode. However, you can still control the zoom, with the right trigger.

  • Page 94: Follow Me

    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. Important: Activate and monitor the Cameraman mode with care.
  • Page 95 If you push the right joystick of the Parrot Skycontroller USA to the left, ANAFI USA circles around you clockwise. If you push the right joystick of the Parrot Skycontroller USA to the right, ANAFI USA circles around you counterclockwise.

  • Page 96: Smartdronies

    Tap Smartrdronies from the PILOTING MODE box menu. Both a drone GPS synchronization and Parrot Skycontroller USA GPS synchronization are imperative to activate this mode. Upon first activation, the same warning page appears as for the Follow Me mode. Tick the box on the bottom left on the page if you do not want this warning to appear again when no prerequisite is missing.

  • Page 97: Cursor On Target

    9. Tap the three dashes on the left of the screen and then tap Galaxy Tab 10. A screen opens which shows the internal memory of the tablet. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 98 11. Search for the DTED file in the folder you selected in step 6 (Recommended folder: FreeFlight 6\Custom maps) Note: if you see a loading error on FreeFlight6, it is likely that the file is corrupted. Repeat with another DTED map or reload an uncorrupted version of the file. 12.
  • Page 99 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. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 100: Cot Hud Overview

    CoT HUD Overview Activating/deactivating the CoT function To display the Cursor on Target element and the white crosshairs in the center of the screen, tap Target in the upper right corner. The white crosshairs in the center of the screen allow you to aim at a particular point of interest to obtain the relevant coordinates.

  • Page 101: Changing The Element Reference

    In Skycontroller USA (pilot) reference, if the target is under the pilot, the distance between the pilot and target is negative, for example, if the pilot is at the top of a User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 102: Different Distance Display Modes

    mountain and the drone aims at the bottom of the mountain. If the target is above the pilot, the distance between the pilot and target is positive. Different distance display modes Pressing the rectangle containing the horizontal/vertical distances allows you to switch to the display with an oblique distance, i.e., the slant distance between the reference and the target.

  • Page 103: 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: User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 104 2. Position the drone in the green area indicated in the diagram below: 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 automatically returns to the CoT calibration screen.

  • Page 105: Flat Maps

    The shallower the angle, the less accurate the measurement is. The optimal gimbal angle is between 17 and 60° (if you are out of the angle range, the calibration is not possible) User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 106: Cot Parameters

    4. The type of mapping The DTED2 is more accurate than the DTED1, which is more accurate than the FLAT 5. 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 -The DTED 2 provide an altitude of 30m per square -If no DTED map is loaded, the drone assumes a flat ground, at the level of its takeoff...

  • Page 107: Screenshots

    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. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 108 Tap Flight Plan from the PILOTING MODE box menu. The map of your surroundings opens full screen. If you are not connected to ANAFI USA, the minimized live view is black, as on the screen captures that follow. Flight Plan Consider this pointy bit of land, with a lighthouse in the middle.
  • Page 109 Tap the white arrow and hold it to move it around. In this example, we want ANAFI USA to frame the lighthouse as it starts the flight. Initial waypoint, with the camera framing the lighthouse User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 110 Tap the map to set the second waypoint. The distance between the two waypoints appears on the screen. Use the slider on the right of the screen to set the altitude of the waypoint. In this example, ANAFI USA will climb from 3 to 30 meters between the initial waypoint and the second waypoint.
  • Page 111 The arrows of those waypoints have turned toward the POI are blue, the last one you select has a blue border around the white arrow. Three waypoints linked to the POI User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 112 3 meters between the last two waypoints. POI Flight Plan Close FreeFlight 6, to get to your flying spot, to prepare ANAFI USA and your Parrot 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 113 ANAFI USA, and always be ready to stop the Flight Plan (tap the STOP box of your HUD or reclaim commands of the drone) in case of danger or unexpected obstacles. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 114: Touch & Fly: Waypoint

    Touch & Fly Waypoint: first destination confirmation screen 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 filming or photography options before activating the Touch &...
  • Page 115 From the Smartdronies box, next to the Type box of the lower bar of the HUD, you can also activate Smartdronies (Orbit, Parabola, Dolly Zoom, Boomerang) of your POI. Smartdronies Refer to the “ ” section of this guide for additional information on Smartdronies types. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 116: Appendix 1: Geo Tiff Conversion And Import

    1: G TIFF PPENDIX CONVERSION AND IMPORT The free software QGIS provides an easy way to convert GeoTIFF maps into FreeFlight 6-compatible PNG tiles. Follow this procedure to convert your files. 1. Launch QGIS: this is the software’s main interface. 2.
  • Page 117 4. From the Processing menu, select the Toolbox to open it. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 118 5. From the Toolbox, launch the gdal2tiles process. 6. Select an output directory – and an appropriate zoom level. 7. Click Run to launch the conversion – it can take over an hour, depending on the size of the original file. 8.
  • Page 119 Skycontroller USA Maintenance Mode refer to the section of this guide for additional information. 10. At the next launch of FreeFlight 6, the new map appears as an overlay of the default (Google) map. User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...

  • Page 120: Appendix 2: 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 121 4. Power ANAFI USA on. 5. Wait for synchronization between Parrot Skycontroller USA and ANAFI USA: check that the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller USA activates the drone’s gimbal to ensure the synchronization is complete. Pairing ANAFI USA to a Parrot Skycontroller USA Follow this procedure to: •...
  • Page 122 Reset the smart battery (refer to the relevant procedure in the earlier section of this document). What do I do if my ANAFI USA is connected to the Parrot Skycontroller USA, but won’t take off when I hit the take-off button? The drone or controller boxes of the homepage of FreeFlight 6 indicate either that: •...
  • Page 123 1. Tap the Settings icon on the Samsung Galaxy tab. 2. Tap Applications then select FreeFlight 6, and tap Remove Defaults. 3. Restart the Skycontroller USA. 4. After restarting, a pop-up opens, tap Always open FreeFlight 6 when Parrot Skycontroller ua is connected. 5. Tap OK to confirm.

  • Page 124: Appendix 3: Operational Checklist

    3: O PPENDIX PERATIONAL CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed with military ANAFI series drone pilots. It provides useful information to every ANAFI USA pilot. Update & calibration Device UPDATED FreeFlight 6 UPDATED Skycontroller USA UPDATED UPDATED ANAFI USA Magneto calibration Skycontroller USA calibration Gimbal calibration Skycontroller USA &...
  • Page 125 After take-off Precise Home Set Depending on conditions/10 secs or 10 meters Check Stick Mode Inverted/Special mode Flight mode MANUAL Check flight commands Check gimbal Video feed Video latency Drone status Check User Guide v6.9.0GOV – © Parrot, January 20, 2023...
  • Page 126 ANAFI USA drone Stored away Device OFF/Stored away Skycontroller USA Stored away Cables Stored away Documents Flight & batteries info Report on flight log If you have feedback or comments about the v6.9.0 of this user guide, please reach out to: technical.writer@parrot.com...

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