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Parrot ANAFI USA review
A 500 g US-made drone with the widest temperature and wind ratings here, held back by a 320×256 thermal sensor at 9 fps. Best for: agencies that need a light, compliant drone and can accept lower-resolution thermal.
Made in Massachusetts; NDAA and TAA compliant per Parrot. GOV/MIL editions are on the Blue UAS list. Sold through Parrot and dealers, not Amazon.
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ANAFI USA specs, from Parrot
| Thermal resolution | 320×256 (photo); 1280×720 upscaled videosource |
|---|---|
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | ≤60 mK (stated as thermal sensitivity)source |
| Thermal frame rate | 9 fpssource |
| Thermal lens | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Sensor | Teledyne FLIR Bosonsource |
| Radiometric | Parrot lists a −40 to 150 °C scene range but does not state radiometric measurement |
| Palettes | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Visual cameras | Two 21 MP 1/2.4″ sensors, 32× digital zoomsource |
| Flight time | 32 minsource |
| Wind resistance | 14.7 m/ssource |
| Transmission | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Weight | 500 gsource |
| Weather (IP rating) | IP53source |
| Operating temperature | −36 to 50 °Csource |
“Not published” means Parrot’s own pages don’t give the figure. “Not confirmed” means it appears only in a seller listing. Every spec for every drone: thermal drone spec comparison.
Spec score
52/100, calculated from published specs only. It isn’t a test result.
| Factor | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor resolution | 35% | 40 |
| NETD | 30% | 55 |
| Flight time | 20% | 64 |
| Price tier (value) | 15% | 60 |
Where the ANAFI USA is strong
- Made in the USA, NDAA and TAA compliant; GOV/MIL editions on Blue UAS
- Flies from −36 to 50 °C and in 14.7 m/s wind, the widest envelope here
- IP53 at only 500 g
What to watch for
- 320×256 thermal at 9 fps: a quarter of the pixels of every other drone here
- Radiometric measurement not stated by Parrot
- Transmission range not published
Who should buy it
Agencies that need a light, compliant drone and can accept lower-resolution thermal.
- #7 (Lightest compliant option) in best thermal drones
- #5 (Best for extreme cold) in thermal drones for search and rescue
Main use: thermal drones for search and rescue.
The palettes you’ll see on screen
A palette only changes how temperatures are coloured; it never adds detail. Names vary by maker: DJI calls Iron “Iron Red” and “Hot Iron”.
- White HotDefault for spotting people and animals: warm targets glow white against a dark scene.
- Black HotEasier on the eyes for long night searches; many SAR pilots prefer it.
- IronInspection reports: small temperature steps on roofs and panels read clearly.
- RainbowHighest contrast between close temperatures, such as moisture under a membrane roof.
- LavaSeparates the hottest objects while keeping cool background detail.
- ArcticHighlights hot spots in gold over a blue scene: electrical and solar faults.