![]() ![]() When you look at the additional payload costs that come with the other drones, the fact that the USA comes with a visual and thermal sensor gives it a distinct pricing advantage.īut when it comes to battery life and range, the Impossible 1 is a clear standout. The ANAFI USA also comes out ahead on price. It also has the highest zoom power of all these options, even beating out DJI’s Zenmuse Z30, which was created just for inspections (and which, we should point out, you’d have to buy in addition to the M200 V2). Some standout features of the ANAFI USA are that it has a great IP rating for dusty conditions (IP53), though it’s small size might make it harder to fly in harsh weather. We were not able to find a price for the Impossible 1 with both visual and thermal sensors.Ĭomparing these features reveals some interesting strengths and disparities between some of the top public safety agency drones on the market. Adding a thermal camera pushes the cost up to $10,000 but that still doesn’t include a visual camera (as indicated in the chart). The Impossible 1 starts at $7,500 with no payload.If you wanted to pair the M200 V2 with the Zenmuse Z30 to enable enhanced zooming for inspection applications the cost would be around $2,500 (but you would only have a visual sensor).We’ve paired the M200 V2 with the Zenmuse XT2, which has both a visual and thermal sensor and costs about $11,500.Pricing is not yet public for the H20T so we have included an approximate price based on the information we could find. We’ve paired the M300 with the Zenmuse H20T.Here’s a chart comparing specs and features: Given all the buzz about drones for public safety, we wanted to see how the ANAFI stacks up against some of the most popular public safety drones out there. Photo credit: Parrot How the ANAFI USA Stacks Up 32X zoom allows inspectors to capture high quality visual data of an asset, even at a distance. ![]() For solar panel inspections and other inspection scenarios, the ability to view thermal data will allow energy leaks and other heat-related concerns to be easily detected. ANAFI USA’s stabilized imaging ensures high-quality footage, even at 15 m/s wind conditions. The ANAFI USA can be flown without GPS, allowing operators to fly indoors for inspections. The thermal camera has obvious fire fighting applications, and can also be helpful for search & rescue and law enforcement. A 32-minute flight time will help first responders who need to stay in the air until the job is done. The ANAFI USA weighs just 1.1 lbs (500 grams) and can fold up into a small, portable size. The ANAFI USA has no built-in limitations for no-fly zones, which “gives first responders the freedom to fly responsibly at a moment’s notice and wherever their missions may take them.” The ANAFI USA has weatherproofing with some water resistance and excellent dust resistance, as reflected by its Ingress Protection rating (the USA is rated IP53), making it a good option for dusty conditions. Public safety work can’t wait for good weather, especially when it comes to fighting fires or finding lost people in search and rescue scenarios. In 55 seconds, you can unfold, turn on, establish a secure radio link, and take off with the ANAFI USA. The ANAFI USA will be a strong contender in this space, with the following features to support public safety applications: The drone industry fight for the public safety sector has intensified recently, with DJI releasing its Matrice 300, public safety-devoted Impossible Aerospace announcing the launch of Air Support, and Skydio ramping up its public safety work. Solar panels and power line inspections are featured, probably to highlight the drone’s thermal imaging, but it could also be used in several other inspection scenarios, including indoor inspections, since it can fly without GPS. Law enforcement and search & rescue are featured, and the drone clearly has fire fighting potential as well. ![]() Watching Parrot’s promo video (shown above), it’s clear the ANAFI USA has a few target sectors: Ease of use-can launch from the palm of the hand, making it easy to flyĪ Drone for Public Safety and Inspections.Made for harsh conditions-protected from dust and rain, with an impressive IP53 qualification.GPS-less environments-works indoors without GPS.Thermal camera-FLIR BOSON thermal sensor.Visual camera-4K HDR / 21 MP camera with 32X zoom.Here are some of the key specs and features for the ANAFI USA: As you can see in the video, the ANAFI USA has a small, foldable airframe that makes it highly portable.ĭespite its small size it’s made for rugged work-Parrot uses the word “ruggedized” to describe some of its features-and can fly in the rain, which is a first for any Parrot drone. ![]()
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