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Parrot Anafi

 & Jim Fisher Principal Writer, Cameras

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Angle

The Parrot Anafi is a small, folding drone with a 4K video camera and gimbal stabilization.

Profile

The Anafi is slim and lightweight thanks to carbon fiber and plastic construction.

Top

Here's the Anafi shown from the top, with its arms extended for flight.

Battery Removed

Removing the battery reveals the microSD memory card slot.

Bottom

There is a positioning sensor on the bottom, but the Anafi doesn't offer any sort of obstacle avoidance system.

Folded

The Anafi is long and skinny in its folded position.

Carrying Case

The case included with the Anafi holds the drone, but not the remote. If you buy the Anafi Extended bundle you'll get a larger bag that holds the entire kit.

Remote

The Skycontroller 3 remote is about the same size as a video game controller.

Phone Clip

The clip to secure your phone to the remote flips open for use. It also includes an antenna.

Shoulder Buttons

The remote charges via USB-C and includes rocker controls to adjust camera settings on its shoulders.

Camera

The Anafi's camera shoots 4K video and Raw images, and offers a lossless digital zoom when rolling at 1080p.

USB-C Charging

The Anafi charges via USB—you don't need to carry a proprietary charger for it.

Folding Propellers

The propellers themselves are small and fold for transport.

Upward Gimbal Tilt

The Anafi's nose-mounted camera can tilt upward, nabbing shots other drones can't get.

In Flight

Expect about 25 minutes of flight time on a fully charged battery.

About Our Expert

Jim Fisher

Jim Fisher

Principal Writer, Cameras

My Experience

Images, and the devices that capture them, are my focus. I've covered cameras at PCMag for the past 14 years, which has given me a front row seat for the changeover from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, the smartphone camera revolution, and the emergence of drones for aerial imaging. I have extensive experience with every major mirrorless and SLR system, and am also comfortable using point-and-shoot and action cameras. As a Part 107 Certified drone pilot, I’m licensed to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial and editorial purposes, and am knowledgeable about federal rules and regulations regarding drones.

The Technology I Use

I use all of the major camera systems on a regular basis, swapping between Canon, Fujifilm, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon, and Sony systems. I still find time to use Leica M rangefinders and Pentax SLRs on occasion, too. I keep an iPhone 13 in my pocket for the rare occasions I'm not carrying a camera.

I'm not a brand-specific photographer. For product review photos, I swap between a Canon EOS R5 and a Sony a7R IV. I use Flashpoint and Godox TTL lights and Peak Design tripods, and I most often reach for a Think Tank or Peak Design backpack to carry equipment.

When it comes to computers, I'm an unapologetic Mac person and have been for the past 20 years. I write in Pages and use Numbers for spreadsheets. I currently swap between an Intel i9 MacBook Pro and an Apple Silicon Mac Studio for writing and use a calibrated BenQ 32.5-inch with the Studio for photo and video editing. I rely on a LaCie 6big RAID for media storage. I also keep a PC around for gaming, but please don't tell my Macs about it; they'll get jealous.

I split time between several different software apps depending on the type of editing I'm doing. For Raw image processing, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is my standard. I pair it with a LoupeDeck CT console to supplement my keyboard and trackpad, and I lean on RNI All Films 5 presets when I want to give an image a film look. I use Apple Final Cut Pro for video editing.

My first digital camera was the Canon PowerShot Elph S200, and my first DSLR was the Pentax *ist DL. I have a soft spot for antique film gear. I still use a 1950 vintage Rolleiflex Automat TLR and love trying mid-century Leica lenses on film and digital alike. I mainly use whatever's in front of me for review for digital snaps, but I pick up either my Leica M Typ 240 or Pentax K-3 III Monochrome when I want to step away from review work. In my downtime, I enjoy bird watching, reading, video games, and both good and bad movies, especially in the sci-fi and horror genres.

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