Parrot
Parrot is a Paris drone manufacturer founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, who is chairman and CEO, with Christine de Tourvel and Jean-Pierre Talvard. It began with voice recognition and Bluetooth hands-free car kits, introduced the AR.Drone at CES in Las Vegas in 2010, and since 2017 has focused exclusively on drones. It launched the Bebop in 2014, the Disco fixed-wing drone in 2016 and the folding ANAFI with a 4K camera in 2018. In 2019 it won an US$11 million US Department of Defense contract for a reconnaissance drone, which became the ANAFI USA, released in June 2020 and built in the United States. The ANAFI UKR, unveiled at the Paris Air Show in June 2025, is a small AI-driven ISR micro-UAV with Blue UAS and NSN approvals, in use with NATO and European forces since mid-2024. Parrot is listed on Euronext Paris and had 542 employees in 2022.
💡Notable Achievement: ANAFI UKR, unveiled in June 2025, has been used by NATO and European forces since mid-2024.
What Does Parrot Do?
Parrot is a Paris drone maker that pivoted to professional and defence drones such as the ANAFI USA and ANAFI UKR.
“A French drone maker focused on defence.”
AR.Drone Heritage
Introduced the AR.Drone in 2010.
ANAFI Family
ANAFI USA, ANAFI Ai and ANAFI UKR.
Blue UAS
ANAFI UKR has Blue UAS and NSN approvals.
What Can Parrot Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Small professional drones.
ISR and Public Safety
ANAFI drones for reconnaissance and inspection.
Parrot Robots
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ANAFI UKR
By: Parrot
Launched: 2025
The Parrot ANAFI UKR is a compact, rugged tactical micro-UAV designed for military, public safety, and emergency response missions. Weighing 959g with a foldable carbon-fiber frame, it deploys in under 2 minutes via hand launch and AI gesture recognition. Key features include a dual EO/IR gimbal with 35x zoom RGB camera (21MP, 4K video) and FLIR Boson+ thermal imager (640x512) for day/night surveillance up to 2.2km detection. It excels in GNSS-denied environments using visual-inertial odometry, optical navigation, and AI obstacle avoidance. Secure multi-band comms (5G, Wi-Fi, MARS radio, LoRa) ensure resilient links up to 40km with XLR battery. IP53-rated for dust/rain, it operates from -32.8°F to 122°F, with 38-50min flight time, 17m/s speed, and advanced AI for object tracking and autonomy, making it ideal for real-time ISR in harsh conditions.
ANAFI USA
By: Parrot
Launched: 2020
The Parrot ANAFI USA is a compact, foldable drone engineered for public safety, defense, and enterprise applications, featuring a triple-sensor payload with dual 21MP visible cameras and a FLIR Boson 320x256 thermal camera on a 3-axis gimbal. It delivers up to 32x continuous zoom for detailed observation up to 2km, enabling precise identification of individuals or hot spots from 40m altitude. With 32 minutes of flight time, 14.7 m/s top speed, and IP53 weather resistance, it operates in harsh conditions from -36°C to +50°C. NDAA/TAA compliant and Blue sUAS approved, it includes secure data protection, no-fly-zone-free operation, and rapid 55-second deployment. Pilots benefit from FreeFlight 7 app for real-time 720p streaming, automated missions, and cursor-on-target geotagging, making it ideal for tactical overwatch, search-and-rescue, and infrastructure inspection with rugged portability under 500g.
ANAFI Ai
By: Parrot
Launched: 2022
The Parrot ANAFI Ai is a professional-grade 4G-connected robotic UAV designed for autonomous missions in surveying, mapping, and inspection. Featuring a 48MP Quad Bayer camera with 4K HDR10 video at 60fps, it delivers survey-grade 2D/3D models with 0.46 cm/px GSD at 30m altitude. Intelligent obstacle avoidance uses stereo cameras for 360° detection, enabling safe BVLOS flights. Seamless 4G/Wi-Fi switching supports 28 bands for global connectivity and 1080p live streaming without interference. Autonomous photogrammetry plans optimize missions with one-click building selection. IP53-rated for dust/rain resistance, it offers 32 minutes flight time, 16 m/s speed, and cybersecurity via Secure Element. Ready-to-fly in 60 seconds, it's ideal for professionals needing precision, reliability, and open-source piloting apps in demanding environments.
Parrot Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Parrot founded in Paris
Henri Seydoux, Christine de Tourvel and Jean-Pierre Talvard found Parrot, which starts with voice recognition and Bluetooth car kits.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
AR.Drone introduced at CES
Parrot introduces the AR.Drone consumer quadcopter at CES in Las Vegas, its first entry into drones.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
ANAFI folding 4K drone released
Parrot releases the ANAFI, a folding drone with a 4K camera.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
US$11 million US Department of Defense contract
Parrot wins an US$11 million contract from the US Department of Defense for a reconnaissance drone, which becomes the ANAFI USA.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
ANAFI USA released
Parrot releases the ANAFI USA for enterprise and government customers, built in the United States.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
ANAFI UKR unveiled at the Paris Air Show
Parrot unveils the ANAFI UKR, an AI-driven micro-UAV for defence and public safety already deployed by NATO and European forces since mid-2024.
Source: dronexl.co
Parrot Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Parrot Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓US-built ANAFI USA and NATO customers.
- ✓Focus on the defence market as Chinese rivals face bans.
Core Strategic Focus
Defence and public-safety drones.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Small company against DJI's scale.
- •Fined €420,000 by France's regulator in 2024 over 2018 accounts.
Parrot vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- Parrot ANAFI USA
- Professional drone
- Parrot ANAFI UKR
- Defense micro-UAV
- Skydio X2D
- Defense drone
- DJI Matrice 30
- Enterprise drone
Primary Use
- Parrot ANAFI USA
- Public safety, search-and-rescue
- Parrot ANAFI UKR
- Military ISR, public safety
- Skydio X2D
- Defense reconnaissance
- DJI Matrice 30
- Not listed
Weight
- Parrot ANAFI USA
- 485 g (1.07 lbs)
- Parrot ANAFI UKR
- 0.959 kg (Standard mass); 1.450 kg (Maximum Take-Off Mass)
- Skydio X2D
- 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
- DJI Matrice 30
- 3.77 kg (including two TB30 batteries)
Release Year
- Parrot ANAFI USA
- 2020
- Parrot ANAFI UKR
- 2025
- Skydio X2D
- 2023
- DJI Matrice 30
- 2024
| Strategic Dimension | Parrot ANAFI USA | Parrot ANAFI UKR | Skydio X2D | DJI Matrice 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Professional drone | Defense micro-UAV | Defense drone | Enterprise drone |
| Primary Use | Public safety, search-and-rescue | Military ISR, public safety | Defense reconnaissance | Not listed |
| Weight | 485 g (1.07 lbs) | 0.959 kg (Standard mass); 1.450 kg (Maximum Take-Off Mass) | 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) | 3.77 kg (including two TB30 batteries) |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Henri Seydoux
Founder, chairman and CEO, and Parrot's largest shareholder.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Founder, chairman and CEO, and Parrot's largest shareholder.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Parrot Headquarters
HQParis, France
Articles & Industry News
Showing 3 recent articles and news updates about Parrot
Finland Deploys €15M Parrot ANAFI UKR Fleet for Enhanced Military ISR
News about ANAFI UKR
Swedish Defence Accelerates ISR with Parrot ANAFI USA
News about ANAFI USA
Parrot ANAFI Ai Masters GNSS-Denied Zones with AI
News about ANAFI Ai
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Parrot
What is Parrot?
Parrot is a French drone maker founded in Paris in 1994 by Henri Seydoux. It has focused exclusively on drones since 2017 and sells professional models such as the ANAFI USA.
Who runs Parrot?
Henri Seydoux founded Parrot in 1994 and has served as chairman and CEO since its creation. He co-founded the company in 1994 and has run it from Paris ever since.
What is the ANAFI USA?
ANAFI USA is a Parrot professional drone for security and defence, built in the United States, released in June 2020 after a US Department of Defense contract in 2019.
What is the ANAFI UKR?
ANAFI UKR is a small, rugged AI-driven micro-UAV for defence, public safety and government ISR missions, with Blue UAS and NSN approvals, unveiled in June 2025.
When did Parrot start making drones?
Parrot introduced the AR.Drone at CES 2010, launched the Bebop in 2014 and the ANAFI in 2018, and since 2017 makes only drones.
Is Parrot publicly traded?
Yes. Parrot is listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker PARRO and had 542 employees as of 2022, according to its Wikipedia profile.
Does Parrot supply military customers?
Yes. Parrot won an US$11 million US Department of Defense contract in 2019, secured a deal with the French Army for 300 micro-drones in 2021 and its ANAFI UKR is used by NATO and European forces.
Was Parrot fined?
In July 2024 France's financial authority fined Parrot and two executives €420,000 for disseminating false information in the company's 2018 financial report.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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