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Parrot Anafi Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Max flight time:25 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:4 km

Parrot Anafi Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 55 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

85%

6.8

Technical score

15%

8.1

Review score ( 30 · 25)

Review score 15% · 8.1 · based on 55 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 65% of drones
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

26%

6.4

Flight

24%

6.8

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

▲Better than 66% of drones
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Grades by review (55)
30 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 15
✓ explicit
10

3%

9.0

cameralabs.com

3%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

3%

8.4

techgearlab.com

3%

8.0

pcmag.com

3%

8.0

tomsguide.com

3%

8.0

techadvisor.com

3%

8.0

t3.com

3%

7.5

techradar.com

3%

5.0

wired.com

2.4%

6.5

mashable.com

≈ estimated
5

2.4%

9.0

uavcoach.com

2.4%

9.0

spectrum.ieee.org

2.4%

8.0

fstoppers.com

2.4%

8.0

uasweekly.com

1.9%

9.0

dronedeliver.co.uk

Video reviews 11

1.2%

9.0

Laplanet

1.2%

9.0

Dustin Dunnill

1.2%

9.0

Shawn Williams

1.2%

9.0

Drone Valley

1.2%

9.0

AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke

1.2%

8.0

Striker Blade Co.

1.2%

8.0

TECH360.TV

1.2%

5.0

Jeff Sibelius

1.2%

5.0

Ready Set Drone

0.6%

9.0

Digital Trends

0.6%

6.0

Brent Rose

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 53% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Parrot Anafi

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

26%

6.4

Flight

24%

6.8

Camera

20%

7.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

6.8
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Grades by review (55)
30 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 16 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 15
✓ explicit
10

3%

9.0

cameralabs.com

3%

9.0

digitalcameraworld.com

3%

8.4

techgearlab.com

3%

8.0

pcmag.com

3%

8.0

tomsguide.com

3%

8.0

techadvisor.com

3%

8.0

t3.com

3%

7.5

techradar.com

3%

5.0

wired.com

2.4%

6.5

mashable.com

≈ estimated
5

2.4%

9.0

uavcoach.com

2.4%

9.0

spectrum.ieee.org

2.4%

8.0

fstoppers.com

2.4%

8.0

uasweekly.com

1.9%

9.0

dronedeliver.co.uk

Video reviews 11

1.2%

9.0

Laplanet

1.2%

9.0

Dustin Dunnill

1.2%

9.0

Shawn Williams

1.2%

9.0

Drone Valley

1.2%

9.0

AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke

1.2%

8.0

Striker Blade Co.

1.2%

8.0

TECH360.TV

1.2%

5.0

Jeff Sibelius

1.2%

5.0

Ready Set Drone

0.6%

9.0

Digital Trends

0.6%

6.0

Brent Rose

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Parrot Anafi has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 75.3% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

7.1
Max flight time
25 min
Max flight time
25 min
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 25 min, longer than 54.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
4 km
Max flight distance
4 km
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 4 km, farther than 60.2% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
Max flight speed
15.3 m/s
Max flight speed
15.3 m/s
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 15.3 m/s, faster than 53.8% of drones.
Max wind resistance
13.8 m/s
Max wind resistance
13.8 m/s
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 13.8 m/s, higher than 91.4% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,500 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,500 m
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,500 m, higher than 64.9% of drones and equal to 2.2% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.4"
Sensor size
1/2.4"
▼ Worse than 66% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.4", smaller than 65.7% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
21 MP
Main camera megapixels
21 MP
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 21 MP, higher than 74% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
4 km
Max transmission distance
4 km
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 4 km, farther than 59.2% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,700 mAh
Battery capacity
2,700 mAh
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,700 mAh, larger than 67.4% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Battery energy
20.52 Wh
Battery energy
20.52 Wh
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 20.52 Wh, higher than 60% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
▲ Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
320 g
Weight
320 g
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 320 g, heavier than 65% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Parrot Anafi vs the average drone

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  • 3.1 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    13.8 m/s
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 3.1 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    13.8 m/s
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 3 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    4 km
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Maximum range varies by region (for example FCC vs CE).
    4 km vs 1 km
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • 1,000 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    4,500 m
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (4500 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    4,500 m vs 3,500 m
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, P-Log, Natural, Intense, Pastel
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone supports Normal, P-Log, Natural, Intense, Pastel color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, P-Log, Natural, Intense, Pastel vs Normal
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • Wider tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 90 °
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This drone has a wider tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 90 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 90 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 9 MP more camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    21 MP
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has more main camera megapixels than the average drone (21 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    21 MP vs 12 MP
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 20 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    110 °
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    110 ° vs 90 °
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    6
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (6 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, QuickShots, Cameraman
    6 vs 4
  • 3 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    4 km
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (4 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    4 km vs 1 km
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    FreeFlight 6
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone uses the FreeFlight 6 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FreeFlight 6 vs HS FPV
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    Supports USB-C PD fast charging.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 500 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,700 mAh
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2700 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,700 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 100 mm shorter body length
    Length
    175 mm
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (175 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    175 mm vs 275 mm
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 1.1 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.4 m
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.4 m vs 0.3 m
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    July 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.4
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.4 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2
  • 30.1% higher weight
    Weight
    320 g
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (320 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    320 g vs 246 g
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 3.1x more expensive
    Parrot Anafi is more expensive than the average drone (£620 vs £200).
    £620 vs £200
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2018 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    July 2018
    2018 vs 2023
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 1 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (4 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    4 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.4
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.4 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.4"
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.4" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2.4" vs 1/2.3"
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1.1 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    1.4 m
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (1.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    1.4 m vs 0.3 m
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    Skycontroller 3
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone uses the Skycontroller 3 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    Skycontroller 3 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 30.1% higher weight
    Weight
    320 g
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (320 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    320 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Jeff Sibelius
≈ estimated
08/06/2019
Extended review · year of flying, range and wind tests
Verdict
Parrot Anafi offers great features and a capable camera, but weak wind performance and Wi-Fi make it hard to recommend.
9.0
Laplanet
≈ estimated
16/05/2019
Hands-on review · camera, value and customer service
Verdict
Parrot Anafi offers strong value with 4K video, despite a weak cable and a case with no controller slot.
9.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
09/03/2019
Range test · open-field flight with no interference
Verdict
Parrot Anafi holds its own with great handling and portability, though Wi-Fi range and video link need work.
9.0
Shawn Williams
≈ estimated
27/02/2019
Long-term test · photography and filmmaking over a month
Verdict
Parrot Anafi suits photographers well thanks to RAW stills, 4K video and long flight time.
8.0
Striker Blade Co.
≈ estimated
14/02/2019
Hands-on review · flight time, Wi-Fi range and camera tests
Verdict
Parrot Anafi is recommended as a compact drone, though weak Wi-Fi at height, slow charging and no obstacle sensing hold it back.
8.0
TECH360.TV
≈ estimated
20/11/2018
Hands-on review · design, flight and camera tests
Verdict
Parrot Anafi is travel-friendly and capable, the best Parrot drone yet, but it lacks obstacle sensing and trails DJI.
5.0
Ready Set Drone
≈ estimated
09/09/2018
Hands-on review · first flights and price comparison
Verdict
Parrot Anafi is fun and fast, but it is priced too close to the Mavic Air for what it offers.
9.0
Drone Valley
≈ estimated
05/07/2018
Hands-on review · flight impressions and digital zoom test
Verdict
Parrot Anafi flies smoothly and steadily, and its digital zoom impresses.
9.0
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke
≈ estimated
03/07/2018
Hands-on review · flight modes and camera performance
Verdict
Parrot Anafi impressed after a week of daily flying, and its camera improves as you find the best settings.
8.0
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke
≈ estimated
29/06/2018
Hands-on review · flight tests and gimbal features
Verdict
Parrot Anafi is a compact drone enthusiasts will enjoy, held back by missing obstacle sensing and slow charging.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
spectrum.ieee.org
≈ estimated
02/07/2018
Expert review · Foldable travel drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, foldable travel drone with a camera that tilts 180 degrees, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and locks some features behind in-app purchases.
7.5
techradar.com
✓ explicit
10/07/2018
Review · Lightweight 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, quiet drone with strong 4K HDR video, but its lack of obstacle sensors makes it better suited to specialists than beginners.
9.0
cameralabs.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2018
Review · Compact photo drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a compact drone for photographers who value camera angles over safety aids; it has no obstacle sensors, and some modes need in-app purchases.
6.5
mashable.com
✓ explicit
24/08/2018
Review · Upward-tilt camera
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi suits creative shooters who fly carefully, as it has no obstacle sensors, and some features need in-app purchases.
5.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
05/09/2018
Review · Build and footage
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is light and quiet with a 25-minute flight time, but grainy 4K HDR video and a weaker build hold it back against rivals.
8.0
tomsguide.com
✓ explicit
25/10/2018
Travel review · Folding camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light travel drone with a 180-degree tilt camera and a Dolly Zoom mode, though wind pushes it around and it has no obstacle sensors.
8.4
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
25/10/2018
Test review · Compact camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, foldable drone with an upward-tilting camera, but its flimsy build and locked Follow Me feature leave it behind rival models.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
15/11/2018
Review · Portable 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a portable 4K drone with strong video and 25 minutes of flight, but a flimsy build and no obstacle sensors make it a weaker first drone.
9.0
uavcoach.com
≈ estimated
28/12/2018
Review · 21MP camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, foldable drone with a 21MP Sony camera, but its plasticky build and missing obstacle sensors make it risky for beginners.
8.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
17/09/2019
Review · Upward-tilting camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a 320g foldable drone with an upward-tilting camera and 25 minutes of quiet flight, but its flimsy frame and lack of obstacle sensors demand care.
9.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
13/12/2019
FPV review · Phone-based goggles
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi FPV is a light, foldable drone with a 180-degree tilt camera and phone-based goggles, though the phone's weight can get uncomfortable over time.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
12/01/2022
Review · Folding rival to DJI
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a quiet, stable folding drone with a 25-minute flight time, but a clunky controller and locked advanced features hold it back against DJI.
8.0
fstoppers.com
≈ estimated
03/03/2026
Full review · Mavic Air rival
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a quiet, portable 4K drone with an upward-tilting camera, but no obstacle sensors and a fixed 65-foot return height make it risky for beginners.
8.0
uasweekly.com
≈ estimated
04/02/2019
Hands-on review · Compact 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a water-bottle-sized 4K drone with a tilt-up camera and quiet flight, but wind pushes it around easily and it is slow to recharge.
9.0
dronedeliver.co.uk
≈ estimated
01/06/2018
Full review · Tough foldable drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a durable, foldable drone whose tilt-up camera and automated Dolly Zoom shots suit creative filming, but it needs skilled piloting to avoid crashes.
8.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
08/06/2018
Review · Compact 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a quiet, compact 4K drone with high-quality footage, but it lacks rivals' automatic safety features, so it's best for experienced pilots.
9.0
computerbild.de
≈ estimated
06/07/2018
Feature overview · Travel drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, quiet travel drone with an upward-tilting camera, but it has no obstacle sensors and locks key software features behind in-app purchases.
9.0
moz.de
≈ estimated
03/08/2020
Quick review · Lightweight folding drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, folding drone with a tilting camera and quiet 25-minute flights, but it lacks obstacle avoidance and feels somewhat flimsy.
9.5
imrazor.de
≈ estimated
14/06/2022
Camera review · Folding 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a very quiet, 320g folding drone with an upward-tilting camera and useful zoom, but it lacks obstacle sensors and some automated modes need in-app purchases.
7.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
13/07/2018
Full review · Folding 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light folding drone with an upward-tilting camera for unusual shots, but it lacks obstacle sensors and feels less sturdy than rivals.
7.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
24/12/2021
Full review · Foldable 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a portable drone worth buying for its upward-tilting camera, but buyers who want obstacle sensors should look elsewhere.
9.0
morgenpost.de
≈ estimated
06/06/2018
Full review · Lightweight folding drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi suits creators after low or upward angles, but it drifts in strong wind and lacks obstacle sensors, making it less suited to beginners.
6.0
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
08/09/2018
Overview · Compact camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a quiet, foldable drone with accurate colors and a tilting camera, but without obstacle sensors it's less suitable for beginners.
8.0
01net.com
≈ estimated
01/07/2018
Full review · Compact 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a compact 4K drone whose tilting camera allows unusual angles, though it lacks obstacle sensors and some modes need in-app purchases.
7.0
mac4ever.com
✓ explicit
07/09/2018
Full review · Lightweight 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a 320g drone with an upward-tilting camera and 4K HDR video, but it lacks obstacle sensors and key features need in-app purchases.
8.0
quadricottero.com
≈ estimated
04/07/2018
Full review · Travel drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, quiet travel drone whose tilting camera suits low-angle shots, but without obstacle sensors it's less suited to beginners.
9.0
dronezine.it
≈ estimated
03/07/2018
Design overview · Folding camera drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, insect-inspired folding drone with 25-minute flights and a camera that tilts upward, but it drifts in wind and has no obstacle sensors.
8.0
gqitalia.it
≈ estimated
22/11/2018
Design review · Insect-inspired drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a near-silent, 320g drone with a camera that tilts upward, but its less polished app, flimsy build and missing obstacle sensors hold it back against DJI.
9.0
dday.it
≈ estimated
21/12/2018
Feature review · Portable 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a portable 4K drone with a 25-minute battery and tilting camera, but its hybrid stabilization trails full 3-axis rivals and it has no obstacle avoidance.
8.0
ildronista.it
≈ estimated
03/04/2020
Long-term review · Foldable 4K drone
Verdict
The Parrot Anafi is a light, folding 4K drone that flies for about 20 minutes and works with just a phone, but its remote is bulkier than DJI's.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Parrot Anafi

  • Unique 180-degree vertical gimbal tilt allows for upward-facing shots.
  • Compact, lightweight, and foldable design ideal for travel.
  • USB-C charging for both the drone battery and the remote controller.
  • Quiet operation compared to many competitors like the DJI Mavic Air.
  • Lossless digital zoom (up to 2.8x in 1080p) provides framing flexibility without losing quality.
  • High-quality 4K HDR video and 21MP RAW photos from a Sony sensor.
  • Solid flight time of approximately 25 minutes per charge.

What we don't like about Parrot Anafi

  • Total lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, increasing the risk of crashes.
  • Some essential flight features (like 'Follow Me') require additional in-app purchases.
  • Lightweight construction can feel 'plasticky' or flimsy to some users.
  • Wi-Fi connection can be unreliable, leading to limited range or video stutter.
  • Electronic stabilization on the third axis can result in choppy footage during quick yaw movements.
  • Inconvenient microSD card slot location underneath the battery.
  • HDR footage can sometimes appear noisy or oversaturated in certain lighting conditions.

Verdict

The Parrot Anafi is a compact, foldable quadcopter weighing just 320g, designed for high portability and specialized aerial perspectives. Its primary characteristic is a 21MP Sony CMOS sensor capable of 4K HDR video and 4K Cinema recording at 24fps, uniquely mounted on a 180-degree vertical tilt gimbal that can look straight up. Main pros include its lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced frame, 25-minute flight time, USB-C on-the-go charging, and up to 2.8x lossless digital zoom in Full HD. However, notable cons include a lack of built-in obstacle avoidance sensors, a somewhat flimsy-feeling construction, and a microSD slot located inconveniently under the battery.

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