Parrot ANAFI - Getting Started; Initial Setup and Updates

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Getting started
1. Charge the battery using the enclosed USB-A to USB-C cable and a USB-A power adapter.
Charging times depend on the supply capacity of the adapter. Refer to the “Battery charging”
section of this guide for more information. Parrot recommends you always run a full charge of
your smart battery before flying ANAFI US A.
2. If you want to use the controller and enjoy the full ANAFI USA experience, charge
Skycontroller.
3. Ensure that your flying zone is safe and clear.
4. To start the drone, place it on a flat horizontal surface and press Power.
5. If you use Skycontroller 3:
A. Unfold the central part of the controller to power it on.
B. Wait for the steady dark blue light.
C. Connect your device to the controller using a USB-A cable.
6. If you use Skycontroller 4:
A. Press Power for 3 seconds to power it on.
B. Wait for the steady dark blue light.
C. Connect your device to the controller using a USB-C cable.
Note: Parrot recommends you always fly ANAFI USA with Skycontroller 3, or Skycontroller 4, and a
device, for the best flight experience.
7. If you decide not to use Skycontroller:
A. Connect your device to the Wi-Fi network of ANAFI USA, using the Wi-Fi settings
card located inside the drone’s carrying case - SSID format: ANAFI USA-xxxxx.
B. FreeFlight 6 USA connects to ANAFI USA.
8. Update, Calibrate and Take-off
A. Systematically check for FreeFlight 6 USA, Skycontroller, and ANAFI USA software
updates.
Refer to the Release Notes ANAFI USA available on the Parrot website, to ensure that you have the
latest versions of the drone and controller firmware, and FreeFlight 6 USA App. If you are an offline
user, you must contact your local Parrot Partner or Parrot Contact to obtain the .apk file to perform an
offline system update. Refer to the “FreeFlight 6 USA offline update via APK file (Android users)”
chapter for more information.
B. Calibrate your ANAFI USA, your Skycontroller, or both, if required. Follow the
instructions on your device’s screen.
C. Verify that your flying zone is still safe and clear, and that no person or animal has
approached or is approaching ANA FI USA.
D. Stay at least 2 m (6 ft) from the drone, press Take-off/land to start the flight
operation.