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  • Page 3: We Are Parrot. Welcome To The Team

    We strongly recommend you read the following information and instructions thoroughly before you take ANAFI USA to the air, to make the most of your first 32-minute flight. ANAFI USA requires the FreeFlight 6 USA app to fly, and to make sure your drone and controller are fully up to date with the latest features.

  • Page 4: Prerequisites

    Android FreeFlight 6 USA QR code When you have downloaded and installed FreeFlight 6 USA, turn your Parrot Skycontroller on (if you have a Parrot Skycontroller 3: unfold the central arm; if you have a Parrot Skycontroller 4: press the ON/OFF button).
  • Page 5 Tap CONTINUE to access the update of ANAFI USA (screenshots below are Android). 5. ANAFI USA update: tap the green CONTINUE box to proceed. FreeFlight 6 USA displays an animation and a progress circle on a screen labelled “Preparing your drone”.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Presentation of ANAFI USA ........................16 Presentation of Parrot Skycontroller 3 ....................17 LED status indicator color codes ....................... 18 Pairing ANAFI USA to a Parrot Skycontroller 3 .................. 18 Presentation of Parrot Skycontroller 4 ....................19 LED status indicator color codes ....................... 19 Pairing ANAFI USA to a Parrot Skycontroller 4 ..................
  • Page 7 Compatible microSD cards ........................ 43 Direct media retrieval (drone to computer)..................43 FreeFlight 6 USA Gallery ........................44 MicroSD card formatting ........................44 MicroSD card encryption ........................45 User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.
  • Page 8 Introducing FreeFlight 6 USA ......................... 46 Presentation of the iOS HUD (video mode view) ................47 Presentation of the Android HUD (photo mode view)..............49 Preferences ............................50 Controls ............................. 50 Presets ............................... 50 Thermal ............................. 51 Interface ............................52 Safety ..............................
  • Page 9 Appendix 1: Troubleshooting guide ...................... 94 Troubleshooting procedures ......................94 Resetting the Skycontroller 3 or Skycontroller 4 ................94 Issues ..............................95 Appendix 2: Operational checklist ......................98 Useful information ..........................98 User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 10: Foreword

    ANAFI USA and impair its communications. Important: The maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of ANAFI USA is 644 g / 1.4 lb. If you decide to equip your drone with an accessory, it can drastically reduce its autonomy.

  • Page 11: Hdmi

    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.

  • Page 12: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Using ANAFI USA carries no particular health requirement. HOWEVER: 1. ANAFI USA IS NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under the age of 18 years. 2. BEFORE USING ANAFI USA: (A) CAREFULLY READ the user manual and all information and documentation available on www.parrot.com.
  • Page 13 5. Videos and photos 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 14: Technical Specifications

    Maximum take-off mass (MTOM): 644 g (1.4 lb) 320x256 resolution • • Maximum transmission range: 4 km (2.5 mi) with -40°C (-40°F) to +150°C (+302°F) temperature the enclosed Parrot Skycontroller range • • Maximum flight time: 32 minutes Thermal sensitivity: <60 mK •...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    1 additional set of propeller blades 4 USB-A/USB-C cables 1 USB-C/USB-C cable (for Skycontroller 4 packs only) 1 hard case Picture is for illustration purposes only: device not included. User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 16: Presentation Of Anafi Usa

    Presentation of ANAFI USA Ready to fly Ready to store or carry, with gimbal cover 180° tilt gimbal 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.

  • Page 17: Presentation Of Parrot Skycontroller 3

    1. Left joystick 2. Right joystick 3. Power on foldable arm and device holder 4. LED status indicator 5. Wi-Fi antenna Take-off/Land button RTH (Return to Home) button User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 18: Led Status Indicator Color Codes

    13. USB – C charging port 14. USB – A device port LED status indicator color codes When the Parrot Skycontroller 3 is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant visual indication: Flashing green: Skycontroller 3 update in progress...

  • Page 19: Presentation Of Parrot Skycontroller 4

    Power button 7. Status indicator LED 8. Sliding handles LED status indicator color codes When the Parrot Skycontroller 4 is powered on, its LED status indicator gives you an instant visual indication: flashing green: Skycontroller 4 update in progress alternating light blue and dark blue:...
  • Page 20 Top view showing camera and gimbal controls Bottom view showing ports Right side with spare joystick 1. Gimbal tilt trigger Optics reset 3. Left neck strap loop 4. Zoom trigger Media recording 6. Right neck strap loop 7. USB – C charging port 8.

  • Page 21: Pairing Anafi Usa To A Parrot Skycontroller 4

    6. Wait for synchronization between Parrot Skycontroller 4 and ANAFI USA. The controller shows a steady dark blue LED. 7. Verify that the left trigger of the Parrot Skycontroller 4 activates the drone’s gimbal to ensure the synchronization is complete.

  • Page 22: Pre-Flight Checklist

    • Do not fly ANAFI USA over urban areas, or over restricted airspaces such as airports, train stations, power plants, national reserves, etc. • Check the weather. Do not fly ANAFI USA in the fog, or in wind exceeding 15 m/s...
  • Page 23 ANAFI USA over water, or other reflective surfaces, such as mirrors, glass, etc. ANAFI USA has been designed to assist first responders and has no inbuilt no-fly zone limitations and can fly in the rain.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    ANAFI USA. 2. If you want to use the controller and enjoy the full ANAFI USA experience, charge Parrot Skycontroller. 3. Ensure that your flying zone is safe and clear.

  • Page 25: Taking Off

    Ground take-off Position ANAFI USA on a flat, even, and clear surface. Press Power on ANAFI USA, move at least 2 m (6 ft) away from ANAFI USA and check that the surroundings of the drone are clear. Press Take-off/Land on your Parrot Skycontroller, or tap the green TAKE-OFF box, on the screen of your device.

  • Page 26: Deployment From A Moving Vehicle

    Wait until the propellers’ rotation speed stabilizes, then briefly and rapidly lift ANAFI USA up and forward with your open hand. ANAFI USA becomes airborne. It stabilizes and waits for commands from the pilot. Only perform a hand launch procedure when there is no other launch alternative.

  • Page 27: Standard Take-Off From A Moving Vehicle

    “PREFERENCES“ (for further details, refer to the “PREFERENCES – Interface“ section of this guide). Press Power to power on ANAFI USA and position the drone in the palm of the operator’s hand. On the screen, the green TAKE OFF box has been replaced by a blue HAND LAUNCH box.

  • Page 28: Flying

    Refer to the “PREFERENCES / Controls” section of this guide for additional information. 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.

  • Page 29: Optimal Speeds

    Refer to the “PREFERENCES / Presets” of this guide for additional information about the settings of the flight behavior of the drone. Among these settings, two precise values enable you to optimize either ANAFI USA’s flight time, or the distance it can cover on a single battery.

  • Page 30: Returning Home

    RTH on your screen. ANAFI USA rises to 30 meters higher than the take-off point height and returns to hover over its take-off position. Note: The default setting is 30 meters over the take-off point, but you can configure the height to between 20 and 100 meters through FreeFlight 6 USA.

  • Page 31: Smart Rth

    When the battery charge level becomes low, FreeFlight 6 USA alerts you that it will enter Smart RTH mode. 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.
  • Page 32 for information on selecting a coordinates system. In the following example, the coordinates system is set as DMS. The drone is offline, and the device is connected to local Wi-Fi. Offline FreeFlight 6 USA interface: tap minimap to open full screen (iOS) Tap FLY from the FreeFlight 6 USA homepage.
  • Page 33 Sharing options (iOS) from coordinates options to open your device’s sharing options, like on the screenshot. Tap X to exit coordinate options back to the full screen map. User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 34: About Advanced Rth Settings

    RTH button, when in Pilot advanced RTH mode. Custom RTH When you activate the Custom advanced RTH option, set up ANAFI USA for a flight and it has a GPS synchronization, the current position of the drone appears in the “Custom point”...
  • Page 35 Tap the Home icon to activate it, then drag and drop it to your desired RTH point. Home icon activated, ready to be dragged and dropped (Android tablet) User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.
  • Page 36 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 (Android tablet) Access Safety Preferences again and note the Custom point coordinates have been updated.

  • Page 37: Landing

    Before performing a drone recovery, reduce and stabilize the vehicle’s speed as much as possible. The pilot must present the rear of ANAFI USA on the side of the vehicle where the recovery operator is waiting for it. User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • 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

    & right front) clockwise and screw new screw new ones clockwise. ones counterclockwise. Verify that your blades respect the following diagram before setting up ANAFI USA for its next flight. User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 40: Smart Lipo Battery

    Note: LiPo batteries gradually lose capacity after 300 charge/discharge cycles. Battery removal To remove the smart battery from the drone, unfold the rear arms of ANAFI USA. Set the drone on a flat and even surface and press the push-button which connects the battery to the body of the drone with your thumb.

  • Page 41: Battery Update

    75 - 100% charged; battery is plugged, all LEDs are off: battery is full. When your battery is not installed on ANAFI USA, you can check its charge level at any time by pressing its power button: 1 steady LED lights up: battery is between 0 - 25% charged;...
  • Page 42 After a maximum of 12 days without use, the smart battery enters hibernation with a charge level which never exceeds 65%. If you leave your ANAFI USA battery for 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.

  • Page 43: Micro Sd Card And Media Management

    Tilt the metal lock over the microSD card. Press a finger gently on the lock and slide it toward the front of ANAFI USA to close and lock it, you will feel a slight click. A closed lock icon and an arrow, located on the right of the microSD slot, confirm the way you must slide the lock to close it.

  • Page 44: Freeflight 6 Usa Gallery

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

  • Page 45: Microsd Card Encryption

    Consequently, if a drone is destroyed, its MicroSD card can only be decrypted through another ANAFI USA drone paired to a Skycontroller associated to the device holding the instance of FreeFlight 6 USA with which the encryption was performed.

  • Page 46: Introducing Freeflight 6 Usa

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

  • Page 47: Presentation Of The Ios Hud (Video Mode View)

    Back to homepage Preferences Speed box Soft shutter Photo/video toggle button and timer Piloting mode box Video settings box Map center toggle to drone) Cineshots box Video mode box User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.
  • Page 48 GPS, Glonass and Galileo satellites to optimize the stability of the drone, especially at higher altitudes. Parrot recommends you always verify that both your FreeFlight 6 USA HUD’s GPS icons are green (and not red), before you make your ANAFI USA take off.

  • Page 49: Presentation Of The Android Hud (Photo Mode View)

    Cineshots box Photo mode box ANAFI USA’s photo modes include a Single shot mode, a Burst mode, a Bracketing mode, a Timer mode, a Timelapse mode, a GPS Lapse mode and a five-format Panorama mode. The Android HUD of FreeFlight 6 USA displays strictly the same information, buttons, toggles, and menus as the iOS HUD, in the same way –...

  • Page 50: Preferences

    Access FreeFlight 6 USA preferences through the icon on the extreme right of the top bar of the homepage, or that of the HUD. Preferences enable you to fine-tune ANAFI USA to your hand – to customize it, to fit your piloting and filming styles.

  • Page 51: Thermal

    ANAFI USA. Your drone will always remain very responsive, but with extreme settings, it will accelerate much more rapidly.

  • Page 52: Interface

    Tap RESET ALL INTERFACE PREFERENCES on the bottom of the page to reset preferences. Safety Through Safety preferences, you can set a safe and clear flying area for ANAFI USA. Set ANAFI USA’s maximum flight altitude with the Max altitude slider.

  • Page 53: Camera

    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 case the drone lands in a different location.

  • Page 54: Network

    Wi-Fi band 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 55 1 - 11, 149 - 165 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. User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 56: Videos And Photos

    Making videos By default, ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 USA are set to start recording a video as soon as ANAFI USA takes off. However, depending on your filming objectives, ANAFI USA and FreeFlight 6 USA offer multiple configurable settings, from full auto to manual professional options.

  • Page 57: Taking Photos

    The timer resets. Taking photos To access the photo camera of ANAFI USA, tap the photo/video toggle in the middle of the bottom bar of the HUD, to circle the photo camera (left icon) in white. Seven photo modes are available on ANAFI USA: Single shot, Burst, Bracketing, Timelapse, GPS Lapse, and Panorama (5 formats).
  • Page 58 HUD displays the corresponding icon inside a grey (ANAFI USA landed) or white (ANAFI USA flying) circle. The Panorama mode is the only photography mode which requires the drone to be flying before you can activate the shutter.
  • Page 59 In Bracketing mode, the screen flashes white then freezes briefly in black and white to confirm 3, 5 or 7 pictures have been taken. The number to the left of the soft shutter button User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 60: Creating Panoramas

    JPEG formats, which are compressed and processed renderings of this comprehensive information. As a result, RAW pictures such as ANAFI USA’s DNG are heavy files, but they offer the very best post- processing and retouching possibilities.
  • Page 61 Ensure that no object or subject is present within a 10-meter (30ft) radius around ANAFI USA. ANAFI USA locks the exposure (refer to the “AE Lock ” section of this guide for additional information on exposure locking) of the frame you start your panorama with.
  • Page 62 6 USA displays a page from where you can delete the downloaded photos. Tap Yes to keep the originals on the microSD card. Tap No to delete them. FreeFlight 6 USA displays the Local (device) gallery, which contains only the media you have downloaded from ANAFI USA’s microSD card. Local (device) gallery...
  • Page 63 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 User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.
  • Page 64 editor. 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. An example of custom panorama...

  • Page 65: 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 Parrot Skycontroller.
  • Page 66 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...

  • Page 67: Camera Calibration: Correct Horizon (Exceptional Procedure)

    This feature is accessible from the ANAFI USA box on the FreeFlight 6 USA homepage (or from the ANAFI USA box of the HUD) and from the “PREFERENCE – Camera” menu.
  • Page 68 The following screen appears. Gimbal/camera calibration: before (Android) Tap + plus or - minus 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.

  • Page 69: Camera Calibration: Gimbal Calibration

    ANAFI USA is powered on. Note: FreeFlight 6 USA may require you to carry out this procedure (as it may require you to perform a drone magnetometer calibration) before allowing you to fly ANAFI USA. Camera Calibration: Cameras alignment (exceptional procedure) Use this option to align the images of your visible and thermal spectrum cameras.

  • Page 70: Pro-Imaging Settings

    It can also be used for slow shots, up to 1 second for the photo mode. 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.

  • Page 71: Iso Value (Iso)

    Warm lights make the whites look yellow. By default, in Auto WB mode, ANAFI USA keeps the whites white, at all times: it adapts its WB value in real time. However, setting a WB value for an entire shot is advised for professional filming. Stable WB facilitates the grading (color treatment) of videos.

  • Page 72: Hdr

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

  • Page 73: Natural Style

    EV value. Activating (or deactivating) HDR stops any ongoing video recording. NATURAL Style The Natural Style is the default ANAFI USA Style: it respects nature’s colors and tones. Activate the NATURAL style from the Style box of the Video/Photo settings menu. P-LOG Style P-LOG style is an alternative Style to NATURAL style, both in video mode, and photo mode.

  • Page 74: Lock Ae

    A yellow Lock AE box appears under the Next available action box, at the center of the top bar of the HUD. Move ANAFI USA around or tilt its gimbal to change the frame. The exposure settings remain as they were when you activated the function.
  • Page 75 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 (Android) User Guide v6.10.0.2 –published on June 21, 2023 © Parrot Drones S.A.S.

  • Page 76: Lock Ae Touch

    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 77: Thermal Imaging

    Thermal imaging devices transform invisible IR radiations, or heat transfers, into colored images the human eye can interpret and analyze. To access ANAFI USA’s thermography mode, either tap the THERMAL box on the homepage of FreeFlight 6 USA or tap the SPECTRUM box on the lower bar of the HUD and select Thermal.

  • Page 78: Relative Thermal Mode

    Its main specificity is that the scale it displays, on the left of the HUD, matches by default the temperature range of the scene ANAFI USA is filming, on a 0 to 100 graduated scale. Relative...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Thermal Analyzer Mode

    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 81: Cineshots (Visible Spectrum Only)

    When this feature is activated, ANAFI USA tilts its camera to the ground and starts moving up, in a straight vertical line. Slowly, as it climbs to 30 or 60 meters, ANAFI USA carries out a full 360° rotation around its axis, then its camera tilts up progressively, panning over the...

  • Page 82: Epic

    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 progressively fills with green as the Cineshot unfolds.

  • Page 83: Piloting Modes

    Manual flight The Manual flight mode is ANAFI USA’s default mode. It enables you to pilot the drone and fully control its camera tilt and zoom. When you release the commands in Manual flight mode, ANAFI USA hovers in the same position.

  • Page 84: Follow Me

    The Follow Me mode enables ANAFI USA pilots to have their drone follow them in action. Warning: Fly ANAFI USA at least 5 meters (15ft) high and 10 meters (30ft) in front of you, facing you. A red alert at the bottom of the HUD on FreeFlight 6 USA informs you if you are too close to ANAFI USA, or if it is flying too low.
  • Page 85 If you remain in the same position, ANAFI USA stops and stays focused on you. To have ANAFI USA stop tracking you, tap the red STOP box at the center of the top bar of the HUD.

  • Page 86: Smartdronies

    Note: To optimize the drone’s tracking, always make sure you remain visible by 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...

  • Page 87: Map-Based Flying Modes

    ANAFI USA and Flight Plan. 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.
  • Page 88 ANAFI USA’s camera. iOS: initial waypoint (WP) 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.
  • Page 89 Add waypoints to tour the area and end your Flight Plan where you intend to land. iOS: 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).
  • Page 90 Tap waypoints to link them to the POI. In this example, we want ANAFI USA to film the tip of the peninsula as it flies around it. We have selected the three waypoints to the left of the peninsula.
  • Page 91 During the entire blue part of the flight, ANAFI USA’s camera will stay focused on the tip of the peninsula, enabling you to achieve a flyby shoot. Green waypoints remain independent from the POI.

  • Page 92: Touch & Fly: Waypoint

    Always maintain visual contact with 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.
  • Page 93 Android Touch & Fly: POI Tap STOP from the red box at the center of the top bar of your screen to halt ANAFI USA, or to reset a POI. 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.

  • Page 94: Appendix 1: Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix 1: Troubleshooting guide This guide addresses all issues ANAFI USA users may have encountered while using a drone from the ANAFI USA series. Important: If you encounter any issues with your drone, read the troubleshooting section thoroughly and apply the appropriate procedures relevant to your issue before you contact Parrot customer support.

  • Page 95: Issues

    3. Turn down the text size of your device, its display size, or both to let FreeFlight 6 USA accommodate all its information on your screen. What do I do if my ANAFI USA is connected to the Parrot Skycontroller, but won’t take off when I hit the take-off button? 1.
  • Page 96 3. Try connecting your device to your ANAFI USA’s Wi-Fi network and open FreeFlight 6 USA. 4. If your device does not connect to ANAFI USA, try uninstalling FreeFlight 6 USA and reinstalling it (WARNING: if you use an iOS terminal, remember to save your FreeFlight 6 USA media on your device or on a computer, as uninstalling FreeFlight 6 USA will delete all your media).
  • Page 97 Refer to point 8 below. 8. Note: If the crash damaged a component of ANAFI USA which is essential to a safe flight (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.

  • Page 98: Appendix 2: Operational Checklist

    Appendix 2: Operational checklist Useful information This checklist has been developed with military ANAFI series drone pilots. It provides useful information to every ANAFI USA pilot. Update & calibration Device SYSTEMATICALLY UP TO DATE FreeFlight 6 USA SYSTEMATICALLY UP TO DATE...
  • Page 99 Skycontroller open, ON, flashing light to dark blue LED ANAFI USA ON, gimbal calibration OK SC3 / ANAFI USA Wi-Fi connection steady dark blue LED on SC3, L trigger moves gimbal: Device ON, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth OFF Device / SC3 link FreeFlight 6 USA launched, Image feed &...
  • Page 100 Clear Drone status Check Take-off/Land command Land After landing Check engines off Drone status Check ANAFI USA Battery Skycontroller Check drone/gimbal/propellers Lens cap ANAFI USA Battery Disengaged, stored away Micro SD card Stored away ANAFI USA arms Folded, no mechanical lash...

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