Overview
Billed as the first 4G-connected robotic drone, and notable for Parrot's Air SDK, which lets developers deploy their own code on the drone's computer. It targets inspection and photogrammetry. The military-oriented ANAFI USA and ANAFI UKR share the lineage.
- Type
- Drone · Autonomous & developer drones
- Maker
- Parrot (France)
- Released
- 2021
- Price
- ~$4,000+ (est.)
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Professionals & labs
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Enterprise pricing through resellers. Varies by bundle
Shipping: Quote. Sold through Parrot enterprise resellers in the US. Lead times vary. Parrot ↗
Specifications
| Category | Drones · Autonomous & developer drones |
|---|---|
| Released | 2021 |
| Country | France |
| Availability | Available |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · Olympe Python and onboard Air SDK allow full programmatic control, no built-in LLM. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | Sim-to-real kit · Parrot Sphinx (Gazebo physics) runs real ANAFI Ai firmware, including Air SDK missions. Parrot Sphinx supported drones ↗ |
| Best for | Professionals & labs |
| Vision sensors | Camera, Depth camera |
| Actuators | Brushless / direct-drive motors |
| Audio | No audio |
| Compute type | Qualcomm |
| Remote control | Python from a laptop |
| Size | ~32×44×12 cm unfolded, 898 g |
| Drive | Folding quadcopter |
| Compute | Qualcomm-based SoC (details not published) |
| Vision | 48 MP camera, 4K60, rotating stereo pair for omnidirectional obstacle avoidance |
| Lidar | None |
| Sensors | IMU, GNSS, barometer, stereo vision, downward ToF |
| Runtime | ~32 min |
| Speed | Up to ~17 m/s |
| SDK | Air SDK (C++/Python code running onboard), Olympe, Ground SDK, Sphinx simulator |
Common questions
How much does Parrot ANAFI Ai cost?
Parrot ANAFI Ai is listed at ~$4,000+ (est.). Enterprise pricing through resellers. Varies by bundle.
Can Parrot ANAFI Ai be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Sold through Parrot enterprise resellers in the US. Lead times vary.
Who makes Parrot ANAFI Ai?
Parrot ANAFI Ai is made by Parrot (France). It came out in 2021.
Can Parrot ANAFI Ai be programmed?
Full SDK. Air SDK (C++/Python code running onboard), Olympe, Ground SDK, Sphinx simulator.
Does Parrot ANAFI Ai have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. Olympe Python and onboard Air SDK allow full programmatic control, no built-in LLM.
Ratings & reviews
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