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Parrot Anafi

Parrot's original consumer Anafi — discontinued but still flown by hobbyists who got into drones in the 2018–2020 era. Lightweight, 4K, no obstacle sensing.

Where will you fly the Parrot Anafi?

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Who this drone is for

The Anafi was Parrot's last serious consumer drone before the company pivoted to enterprise. It's small, light (320 g), and has a unique 180° tilt gimbal that allows skyward-pointing shots — useful for inspection and architecture. No obstacle sensing.

Do I need to register the Parrot Anafi?

Over 250 g — FAA registration required for both recreational and commercial pilots. Remote ID broadcast required.

Recreational pilots also need to pass the FAA's free TRUST test before flying any drone outdoors. Commercial pilots need a Part 107Remote Pilot Certificate. The drone's weight doesn't change which license you need — your use does.

Wind and weather limits

Moderate — tolerates light breeze but be conservative on coastal or ridge flying.

Manufacturer wind-resistance numbers are published as instantaneous limits at sea level — they don't reflect gusts, density altitude, or wind at your actual flight altitude (which is usually 30–50% higher than ground wind). Check AGL wind for your address before every flight.

Notable specs and features

1/2.4-inch CMOS sensor
4K/30fps video
180° gimbal tilt (unique among consumer drones of its era)
Wi-Fi based transmission
25-minute claimed flight time

Watch out for

Discontinued — firmware support has wound down
No obstacle sensing
Wi-Fi transmission limits range vs OcuSync
Pre-Remote-ID — external module required for US flight

Airspace rules apply equally to every drone

Drone weight changes registration and Remote ID obligations, but it doesn't change airspace rules. The Parrot Anafi — and every other drone — is subject to the same FAA UASFM ceilings, LAANC requirements in controlled airspace, TFRs, and §99.7 stadium TFRs.

Common search-then-act: check the address you're flying from, verify the LAANC ceiling, request authorization if needed, then verify TFRs immediately before launch.

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FAQ — Parrot Anafi

Should I buy an Anafi in 2026?

Only used and only if you find a deal. The Mini 4K outperforms it on every spec at a similar new-price point.

Will Parrot keep updating it?

Major feature updates have ended. Critical patches are uncommon.

Related drones

Wherever you fly the Parrot Anafi, check airspace first.

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Specs change with firmware. Verify current manufacturer specifications before relying on any number for flight planning. Altoa is not affiliated with Parrot.