Verizon, Parrot, and Skyward announced an exclusive
partnership to bring the first out-of-the-box 4G LTE connected drone solution
to the United States.
Parrot ANAFI Ai is the first and only off-the-shelf drone to
connect to Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Verizon 4G LTE connectivity is provided
exclusively to Skyward subscribers at no additional cost. The Skyward Connected
Drone Solution gives enterprises one complete experience for planning, flying,
data transfer and processing data.
Parrot ANAFI Ai is a compact professional drone, built for
work, setting a new communications standard, open to developers, with a full
open source app, autonomous 1 click photogrammetry and new levels of
cybersecurity. The Skyward Connected Drone Solution with Parrot’s ANAFI Ai is
making complex missions for photogrammetry, mapping, modeling in construction,
infrastructure, inspection & surveying, public safety and enterprise use simpler,
safer and quicker. In addition to its Verizon 4G LTE connectivity, it features
a uniquely designed omni-directional obstacle avoidance system, 48 MP imaging
accuracy, 4K 60fps smooth videos, and up to 32 minutes of flight time in an
airframe that weighs less than 2 pounds.
Parrot ANAFI Ai’s embedded Secure Element secures the 4G LTE
link between the drone and the user’s device. Parrot’s implemented streaming
software is adapted to the 4G situation to quickly optimize the definition and
frame rate to the network quality.
Parrot ANAFI Ai pilots can subscribe to a paid account or a
free trial of the Skyward Connected Drone Solution to:
- Plan with Skyward’s airspace map and fleet management tools
- Obtain fast, automated access to controlled airspace from the Federal Aviation Administration with LAANC
- Fly over Verizon 4G LTE with the Skyward InFlight mobile app
- Process with Skyward Mapping & Modeling, powered by Pix4D
- Transfer data during flight over 4G LTE
Users can activate 4G LTE connectivity in just a few taps
exclusively in the Skyward InFlight mobile app. Today, as a Skyward customer,
the cost of the ANAFI Ai’s connectivity is included with a Skyward subscription
— no wireless bills, hidden fees, complicated activation, or store visits are
necessary. It’s one more piece of a complete drone program management solution.
Once activated through Skyward, Verizon 4G LTE connectivity
provides a seamless backup connection to the flight controller in case of
interference or interruption. It paves the way for near real-time data
transfer, remote deployment, and Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight operations
— which are allowed today with a waiver from the FAA.
“Enterprise drone programs are pushing the limits of
technology available today and advanced operators are ready for a connected,
trusted, and capable drone to take their drone programs to the next level,”
said Mariah Scott, Head of Verizon Robotics Business Technology. “Parrot ANAFI
Ai connected to Verizon 4G LTE marks an industry milestone toward distributed,
remote, persistent operations that lets users fly to anywhere from anywhere
with near real time data transfer.”
“Cellular connectivity is the new communications standard
for the professional drone industry and Parrot ANAFI Ai seeks to set new
standards for drones at work,” said Henri Seydoux, Founder and CEO of Parrot.
“We designed ANAFI Ai’s 4G LTE connectivity, which enables precise, robust and
secure control at any distance with a 4G LTE connection that avoids obstacles.
Advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous flights, best-in-class imaging,
photogrammetry accuracy and reliable 4G LTE connectivity on the Verizon
network, put powerful new tools in the hands of professionals like never before
and we truly believe it is a game changer for the professional drone industry.”
The Skyward Connected Drone Solution with Parrot ANAFI Ai on
Verizon 4G LTE will be available in the second half of 2021 through Skyward.
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