Parrot Anafi Reviews
Beware
By Christopher
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-25
I've owned about a half dozen of this aircraft and it's reasonably flyable and light enough to fly over people (if you're so inclined) and the camera is fairly high quality, BUT, be aware that Parrot does not provide any service after the warranty has expired. If you need repairs after the warranty has expired, you're basically on your own. Also, all of the refurbished units I have had have had issues. I have one now that's pristine and has been sitting unused for a year, but for some inexplicable reason has developed vertical camera error which means it's unflyable. How a drone can develop a problem rendering it inoperable while in storage is very strange to me.
Anafi Thermal is the Pro's Choice
By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-09-11
The Anafi thermal drone is an excellent choice for licensed drone pilots. Although it has some design shortcomings, the drone supercedes them with its frame strength and affordable flir thermal imaging. The visual integrity is as good as drones costing much more and has a one and only verticle gimble. The Anafi is a multi task pro drone suitable for the artist or engineer. Dr Jack Vazzana
Anafi Thermal
By Lakaye
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-17
Works pretty great so far, enjoying the flights and experience
Camera has a warm center area. Parrot didn't correct.
By William
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-23
I'm rather fond of the way the Parrot app works, and I like the Anafi's ability to look directly up. But this drone is a big disappointment for photography and video. Images and vide have an orange cast in a center circular area. It's extremely difficult to correct, and makes processing panoramas a real pain. Parrot replaced my drone after I complained and documented the problem, but to no avail. The replacement is exactly the same. And I see the orange cast on other owner's videos. It's not obvious when shooting some subjects, but over gray lakebed playas and snow, it's painfully obvious. Parrot support tries hard, but they're terrible at communication. If you're looking at Parrot as a DJI alternative, I can say from experience that DJI's products are much better made, have better range, and the image quality is superior.
First one wouldn't even start. Second barely better.
By Todd
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-16
The first Parrot Anafi arrived, I charged it up overnight, I attempted to fly it, but it wanted to install new firmware, so I said YES, but it never worked after that. I never got a single second of flight time with the first one.
I sent it back, then several weeks later the second one arrived. It has flown several times but has several issues. For example, the drone will not shut down. Pressing the button does nothing. You have to detach the battery to kill it. Also, I can capture 1 or 2 videos, or a few photos, during a flight before it corrupts the last video or photo and refuses to take any more. If you can't take videos or photos reliably, then what's the point?????
Parrot Support has asked for info, and info, and info, but they don't seem to have any interest in fixing or replacing the drone. Send them info, then wait a week or two for them to get back to you. It's been a HUGE waste of time and money. I will never buy another Parrot product. Poorly designed controller (the phone won't stay in place). Terrible product. Terrible support.
Don't buy!! Many problems!!
By Todd
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-04
When it arrived, I charged it fully. Before attempting my first flight it wanted to update the firmware, which I did, but it never completed successfully even after 2 hours, which bricked the drone and it never flew a single time. B&H replaced it, but it took nearly 3 weeks to get the replacement. The second drone flew maybe 4 times but it would never shut off each time. It wanted to update the firmware, so I did, and it completed successfully. It still never shuts off and will only take a few photos before corrupting an image, thereby preventing any more photos or video from being recorded. Too many problems and I have spend way more time researching problems that flying it. A total waste of money as far as I'm concerned. Hope someone learns from my mistake and avoids Parrot.
Parrot Anafi Drone
By George
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-10
This is one great drone! It flys superb! I'm real happy I made this purchase.
Great Thermal Drone for the Price
By Nicholas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-20
I have a 4k Parrot and upgraded to the thermal. The package comes with everything you need, 3 batteries, charger and a tablet holder. All of these extras make the price that much better!