Parrot ANAFI Review - Part 3 - [Range Test In-Depth]

[@lancealbon46]

I like that there is no irritating beeping noise on the Return To Home! Wish I could silence my DJI Spark on RTH.

[@FreddyRozen]

That was incredible range, almost the advertised limit. I would have expected much much worse in a residential area and flying as low as you were. Very encouraging.

[@HZGamingVR]

Advertised at 3 Kilometers. This Man went 3.5 Kilometers on this video so what you talking about Almost? It actually Exceeded, without losing Video Feed 👍💯

[@Wavyduck69]

Love my Anafi. I have so many DJI products and it’s nice to see something new that performs well.

[@TheMazzimM]

Great demo. The more I use this incredible drone, the more I love it. I fly it out at sea where average winds are 10-20Kts. Apart from challenging "snatch it out of the air" landings, the ANAFI has no issues flying in high winds. Tremendous little drone. The best bang for your buck.

[@RonaldBrown59]

That was a interesting range test. Even with the weak wifi warning after around only 500 meters the Anafi kept going to about the advertised distance range. And besides the FPV signal breaking up you seemed to have full control most of the flight. Well done Dustin.

[@ir0nm8n]

Oh wow, I didn't expect it to get better over distance. That's awesome, thanks for showing

[@kenappleby8481]

Loving your reviews. Keep up the great and unbiased work!

[@Gmurda1979]

Your videos, reviews and CHANNEL are on another level Dustin! Thank you

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. Glad you think so bro 😅👍🍻

[@sicartski]

Great work man.After watching your reviews about this quad,it made my mind up ,so I've just ordered one instead of a spark.Cheers dude.

[@DustinDunnill]

Good choice. I definitely like it better than a spark

[@superrcflier]

Dustin Dunnill What would you recommend between Mi 4K, Yuneec Typhoon, Anafi?

[@Seitenwerk]

I made the switch from a Spark to Anafi. The signal quality difference is unbelievable. I’m living in the EU so we get a reduced signal strength due to laws as all drone pilots already know. That means drones like the DJI Spark or the Mavic Air which rely on WiFi only reach up to 150-200 meters before loosing signal and controller connection. I expected pretty much the same from the Anafi but wow, this thing is a beast : even at 300 meters still full signal strength. I even went into my house and tested if I would still at least be connected and it also has full signal. So yeah, the Anafi is definitely the much better drone. And not especially compared to the Spark. I would even compare it in some parts to the Mavic Pro/Zoom. The image quality is amazing, HDR can really make a big difference if used wisely, 25 minutes flight time are actually easy reachable (not like the spark which claimed 16 minutes but usually only gets to 13 minutes), it’s the only drone on the market that can actually look up (whole new creative possibilities) and all this with only 320gramms

[@Kipiddy]

I’m considering the spark or this and after this video I’m really leaning towards this now. But wondering if it’s worth it... I’m so torn!

[@Seitenwerk]

Kyle Idstein hey. I can give you some info as I switched from the Spark to the Anafi only a week ago: I would get the Anafi and I think it’s a pretty easy decision. Things the Anafi offers that the spark doesn’t: -21MP Sensor (that’s on par with the latest Mavic 2 for less then half the prize) -4K 30fps Video (the difference in quality is huge for videos, especially if you are not just watching on your phone) -Zoom (only the Mavic 2 Zoom offers that too) -Camera can look up (no other drone except the bad GoPro one can do that and it gives you so many new filming options) -Flight time is 25 minutes (which it also reaches in reality. The Spark only gets you around 13 Minutes and that’s a big difference. You will have to get many batteries for the spark to compensate for that but having to fly back and land to switch batteries will always be a negative. I bought 4 batteries and the mobile charging station for the spark. But beeing able to fly for 25 in one session is such a big plus, I often find myself wondering why the Anafi still has got to much power left after getting als my shots as I am just. It used to not having to switch at least one time before I recorded all shots I want ^^) -Noise. The Anafi might be one of the quietest drones on the market. The Spark and especially the Air are emitting a real loud high pitches noise on the other hand -Signal strength. Now this may differ outside the EU, but here the Spark and Air won’t get much further than 150-200 meters while the Anafi still has full signal at 300 meters (couldn’t test how far it would go beyond 300 meters yet) -Software: parrots flight app is, in my opinion, much better than DJIs. All menus and settings are easy to access unlike the DJI one where even camera settings are a submenu you have to constantly switch to. -follow me and tracking: Anafis tracking is better than that of DJI drones. It offers features like rearranging the tracking subject in your frame via drag and drop that DJI doesn’t have (Spark and other will just center your tracking target). Using follow me, the Anafi also uses your phones GPS and barometer, which allows this drone to also follow you even if it can’t see you anymore while adjusting its height automatically. DJI drones on the other hand will stop tracking the moment they can’t see you (the new Mavic 2 is a little better but still not comparable) -Waypoints: the Spark and Air don’t offer any waypoint functionality. The Anafi does (although it will cost you a one time 1€ purchase in the app) and its really great (there are some videos on KZbin about it) if you have the Spark or Air you only chance of using such feature is a third party app but that will give you warranty problems with DJI. Inform know what’s your budget, but I would consider getting the Parrot Anafi Extended Edition as it gives you two extra batteries

[@johnsnow2347]

Dustin - Great video and representation of how the craft operates in an urban environment!

[@MALNTV]

Wow! I’m impressed just like you! Much better than my Bebop 2! You are correct, super quiet too.

[@alcousins1259]

top reviews, clear concise, answered an questions I may have had as a relative newb to this. Upgrading my hubsan 501s for this for sure. Thank you very much for your time and effort. Saved me a few hundred quid (its £500 for the fly more combo over here in the UK) seems like a decent price now. Cheers Dustin good luck.

[@drvngstorm05]

There are videos of the Mavic Air greatly improving its range by manually putting it into the 5ghz band instead of 2.4. Most home WiFi’s are 2.4 and interfered with the Anafi, would love to see this same test in 5ghz only, I don’t expect additional range as much as a clearer fpv

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

agree, not sure why he tested 2.4g

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@Nebbia_affaraccimiei Because 2.4gHz Has more superior penetration through obstacles and more distance punch unlike 5gHz which is way faster but doesn't penetrate obstacles as well as having less distance punch.

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

Skorpion Reaper its true as a general principle but the wifi performance is mostly dependent from snr, in a noisy environment like he is you usually get a lot better quality on 5ghz due to the number of channels available and the low % of dual band wifi routers in homes.

[@Top-Jimmy]

@@Nebbia_affaraccimiei Yes mate, I was stating general principle.

[@biggfpv2721]

That really surprised me I never thought it would have gone that far

[@m.muzinski7842]

Check the wind better (you had -1m/s speed on your way back) and fly higher. Spare battery for setup and checking wind would help. Very good test though and quite good performance on this little drone.

[@RonaldBrown59]

The little Anafi can really go the distance. but FPV signal isn't the strongest. Nice range testing Dustin.

[@Sporup]

👍👍🚁🚁🚁👍👍 nice test again Dustin.

[@dheller777]

Thanks for sharing. I was kind of surprised you got that much range with the Anafi, Fly safe brother!

[@DustinDunnill]

Me too 🍻

[@18andlikeit]

Great. Just when I'm pretty set on the Mavic Mini I see this. Great video thanks!

[@trevorgale1176]

Thanks Dustin, very good range, very impressive flight time

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Great flight test Dustin

[@JimPfarr]

Do you know the antenna radiation patter for the controller? Typically the worst reception is directly out the top because most stick-type antennas radiate in a donut pattern (thus the tip of the antenna is a hole). I suspect this is a flat directional antenna (maybe parabolic) , and should get best reception when you point the face of the antenna at the drone. Pointing the antenna at the ground or away from the drone will definitely reduce signal strength.

[@iballproblem36]

Another great vid man. Like I saw in the comments. You’re reviews are great and unbiased! 🤙🤙

[@DustinDunnill]

✌️😅🤙

[@Georgewrigley]

Great review and flight. Love the Parrot drones and plane- so tempting with the Anafi Dustin. Cheers pal 😊✈️👍

[@carpenterrick186]

We all know I'm an Autel fanboy. But man parrot is running with the top dogs no doubt about it!!! Great video!! Decent range. Cheers

[@DustinDunnill]

👍Did you get your wing yet ?🍻

[@carpenterrick186]

Dustin Dunnill negative but it's close 😁👍👍👍

[@DustinDunnill]

Cool. Looking forward to seeing you have some fun with it 👍

[@yogi8787]

The controller is constantly charging an android phone. There is nothing I can do with it. The phone drains the battery much quicker than the batteries of the drone last. Is it the same if you connect the iphone?

[@Cross75777]

Thanks for the video, gives me a lot of confidence as I continue to learn to fly.

[@fgl8195]

I’m about to buy this or spark fly more combo and not sure which is better? Mostly going to use for fun. Only $150 difference in price here in Australia

[@nguyenkhoi2250]

Hi Dustin,which one do you think is better,the Anafi or the Disco????Thanks for answering!!😆

[@DustinDunnill]

Lol...they are not in the same league for a fair comparison. 😉👍🍻

[@dronereviewman9580]

I LOVE THIS DRONE!!! 👍😀👍

[@themartyd]

I lost my ANAFI today. Sent it on a 4 mile flight plan from our house to my Uncles house. We drove and got connection roughly half way there it was at 74% power and was doing fine perfectly on it's line. However it never made it to its destination...

[@shaunbatt3800]

Thank you and have a great Christmas and new year

[@Synper311]

It did alright for such a congested environment. I can't help but think you locking it to channel 8 hurt during the flight over the neighborhood.

[@projectkilo8370]

MORE 7000 mAh + 4G mod parrot disco long range missions please!!!!! Waiting like crazy for more!

[@DustinDunnill]

😂 I did a great coastline flight on 4g with DISCO I'll have up soon 😁👍

[@projectkilo8370]

Great! Thanks!

[@joemarianna5906]

Great distance test.

[@Pepperoni10125]

You should still do the range test away from the urban area, I'm curious to see how well it would do without the interference

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes I will 👍

Thanks for sharing this test movie. I'm also learning to control Anafi and its camera to get the best pictures. The inclusion of gimbal and zoom in this drone is a big change over Bebop 2. We continue with our flights ... greetings!

[@brichardson7884]

Great range test. Looking forward to seeing it fly in the country away from wifi sources.

[@kjm5187]

Your reviews and demos are awesome. They have really helped me. Thank you! I am trying to decide between the Anafi, Mavic Air, and Mavic. Overall, if you had to pick one, which would you pick? I am pretty new to the game but not a total novice. They all seem to have advantages...and I am stuck.

[@DustinDunnill]

Find the differences that matter to YOU most 😁👍

[@Azarias84]

amazing video, Were you in line of sight the whole time?

[@bugsrunner4855]

Nice flight video. Thanks. 👍👍

[@RCinginSC]

Dustin, If you would have been higher, do you think the res wifi would have made such an impact? I'm most impressed by the wifi band scan. Of course that's only where you take off. I suppose a clean band at take off could be a very busy band several hundred meters away. I really like this drone. Thanks.

[@DustinDunnill]

possibly further but the patch antennas are facing out horizontally on legs so higher would also skew the radiation cone from the antenna to pilot on ground.

[@paulgolden8183]

Great review.. love mine. Still love my phantoms too.. Great bit of kit

[@icaroortiz6162]

Hey man quick question I'm trying to get my first drone , I've seen your videos and it's really hard to pick one , I don't have the cash for a dji drone but I been interested in the Xiaomi x8 and the anafi , if you could be in the same situation witch one would you choose?

[@DustinDunnill]

If I was in your shoes. My first choice would be the X8 then ANAFI but they are both good and very close

[@marcelovhm1]

Here I was on KZbin.. "hmm wondering if Dustin uploaded", saw the video and my face went :D Great stuff, pretty nice distance! Edit: the interference.. it is exactly what I feared, it would be interesting the see the Mavic Air make exactly the same path and see how it does.

[@dronepilot4life]

Is there a way to get more altitude out of the ANAFI? The ceiling sings be set at around 500 ft.

[@MCsCreations]

Great work, Dustin! Great flying! 😀

[@stephaneghelfi3690]

Great 1st range test, i hope you try another one in the mountains like the xiaomi mi drone 4k ?

[@Top-Jimmy]

Great Video as usual Dustin! - Just a quick question for you mate. When you cache a map, Does it remain cached within the FF6 App? Also with FFP, Does the map remain cached for future use, Or is there a way to do this? Thanks mate

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. It usually does but sometimes it resets. If I remember there is an option in app somewhere to save map offline.

[@ronneilcamara5071]

Am I right that when it returned back, you were able to resume connection? It's because I noticed you were able to move the camera. Also, what was the height of the drone?

[@DustinDunnill]

Correct

[@Kipiddy]

When you’re switching the channels for the WiFi how do you go about deciding. Like whens the best time to use the 2.4ghz and whens the best time to run the drone on the 5ghz? And how do you know which channel number to pick?

[@DustinDunnill]

It's hard to say exactly but if you look at the wifi graph in the setting you can see what channels have the worst interference and choose accordingly.

[@davidtheinventor]

Another great job Dustin! Let's hope Parrot does an update soon to fix the absolutely unacceptable (IMO) fixed RTH altitude of 20 meters. I'll be all in if they do- if not, the Anafi's fatally flawed as far as I'm concerned. Here's hoping. Cheers!

[@darrenhanson3875]

So far I still like it. Still can't wait til I can afford one. I like how much controle you have over the guimbal and the zoom. I'm curious if you would have gained more altitude if the Wifi signal would have cleared up seeing how it did when you got past the houses? Can't wait for next video of this drone and like you said possible some night footage .

[@carpenterrick186]

Darren Hanson it would but this test is done basicly at same height he did the Autel.

[@darrenhanson3875]

Carpenter Rick I realised that but just was curious if raising altitude would make a difference? If so it's still a good drone. May just need to upgrade antennas and or boost wifi signal.😃

[@carpenterrick186]

Darren Hanson It would help for sure!! And I agree it's a good drone.

[@BBooka]

Nice graphic on map which shows the direction where controller is pointed. I'm sure this is very usefull. (Y) Nice would be to see range test at higher altitude like 50 meters or in non residential area. To see how FPV performs without interferences.

[@furiousangels6222]

Can the ANAFI be flown with Phone/tablet only (No Controller), so it could be attached to motorcycle handlebars and "follow me" ?

[@dronepilot4life]

By the way, I love your vids and I base a lot of my decisions on my drone purchases on your reviews.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks Christopher 👍

[@tuttoto]

I agree, Dustin videos made me buy a 4G disco... Best buy I ever done, behaving exactly as expected... even better, as Dustin didn’t try Auriga software with it, then he didn’t enjoy fpv with headtracking in every direction... I would never thank him enough for this. ;)

[@DustinDunnill]

I must do some videos with Auriga 🙂🍻

[@tuttoto]

Dustin Dunnill you can take a look at my « Chanel » (videos I share with friends actually), where all videos have been made with Auriga, and there is a little comparison between FreeFlight fpv and Auriga fpv with headtracking through 4G... go see by yourself. Thank you again for everything you are doing ... ;)

[@augustosg3248]

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[@muhammadimhardbrucelee7891]

Loved that, when it returns to home does it just fly back from the place it took off or do you have to set that up so it knows where home is

[@DustinDunnill]

It sets home point on take off automatically

[@CanadianDroneHub]

very nice review and demo flight

[@wingzofsteel]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this.

[@Icantdrive55]

You should have flown higher like you did with the Evo. I think the return to home was due to signal loss not battery. Great video as always. 😎

[@DustinDunnill]

Think the EVO was about the same height. This gives a great comparison to the difference in tech at the same height 👍

[@KenKneknaneek]

Great video and review as usual. When you said WiFi bubble it got me to thinking. What if you got up over that bubble would the signal get better? I wonder what would happen on your next flight if you were at say 3 or 400 feet over those houses? Would the signal be any clearer? Just a thought. Happy Flying

[@cruzy1969]

Still a fantastic effort by this small drone, I have a funny feeling that the countryside is going to be very heavy in traffic above them. 👌

[@jugganaut33]

The garbled screen is at the boundary of 2.5ghz and 5.0ghz. 5ghz is better at short range. Large bandwidth, short range. 2.5ghz is low bandwidth longer range.

[@tjsnell]

Hey Dustin, any chance you'll do another range test for the anafi?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, need to do one up further on the mounting still 👍

[@Totustuus2022]

Great video! I am very close to be convinced to get one but I just want to know if you can take panoramic pictures with it. Thank you!

[@user-Chikotillo]

Yes you can!

[@esca4ever]

Thanks for the video, did you ever do that full range test pushing past the conservative battery RTH ?

[@DustinDunnill]

I haven't yet but still plan to 👍

[@micktownsend7648]

Dustin great review again on the anafi’ but I’m still not convinced to buy this drone. I so want to purchase the Mavic Pro! Should I wait until DJI release the pro II

[@DustinDunnill]

I'd check it the Autel EVO if you don't want to wait for Pro 2 👍

[@Tech-gx3ng]

Do another range test on the EVO in the new "ludicrous" speed mode so you can go farther.

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Great test, but why is the horizon slightly tilted all the time? The gimbal doesn’t seem to be leveling properly. (Edit: NVM, it was the natural slope of the topography.)

[@DustinDunnill]

I'm on a mountain. Gimbal is fine

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Dustin Dunnill ok. I see now. After further review, it appears to be the topography. On the flight out, it was tilted right. On the RTH flight back, it was tilted left. My bad.

[@karambitzz2154]

please do part 2

[@Didjeridoolove]

Go, Go, Go,..... Dustin your a wizard!!!!!.. oh and FIRST!!😂

[@PaulTaylor1]

Interesting. Some others with pimped Bebop 2 drones have also reported that it returns home dead -on 3500. I wonder if there's an internal limit somewhere in the app or firmware?

[@Okie-Tom]

Interesting! So, if you were going to recommend a drone for a beginner, would you recommend the Anafi or the EVO? Very good test too!

[@DustinDunnill]

For a beginner I'd recommend the Anafi over the EVO. Mainly because it's cheaper smaller & lighter. I really think it will be quite durable as the Bebop line was 👍

[@Okie-Tom]

Dustin Dunnill , thanks, and I bet the Anafi will drop in price about a hundred dollars when dji brings out their new product.

[@salimsouaibia]

Bonjour 👏🏽bravo pour ton test

[@shaunbatt3800]

Can you please do a new ranger test with the parrot from Shaun in Nottingham UK

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes shaun, going to soon 👍

[@mokeriver]

channel 6 and a bit more sun. Great test Dustin!

[@Kuffdam]

thanks for sharing

[@moto_jw3073]

Terrific video as always. I am disappointed in the video quality though. It’s seems poor at best. Looks like this one is out for me.

[@GreigHutchisonVisuals]

Did you shoot this on your gopro. If so did u use on board mic.

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

Dustin nice vid long rang mate 👍👍👍👍don

[@Big-Purv]

Hey Dustin, love your vids and sll tbe info you provide! Recently had a friends girlfriend ask to reccomend a camera style drone for a xmas gift, looking to stay in 300$ range,but have the follow me features and such. Which rtf drone package would you reccomend in this price range? Thanks for your time!

[@Seitenwerk]

j Purvis isn’t the Anafi already sold around that price point? If so I would absolutely recommend it.

[@ezl7052]

I am not impressed with WiFi on the drones I would rather have a 5.8 ghz system FPV video system and you should dig the X380 out and do some real mileage! 😀 The Parrot is a good drone and thanks for your review. They can fly further with a mission planner and are impressive.

[@Artie6937]

Hi mate love the reviews, I’m looking at my first gps drone, I’m favouring this for flight time and noise compared to Mavic Air , just wondering if this could fly mode 3?

[@DustinDunnill]

There are 2 modes. Mode 2 and "special" which swaps throttle to right stick and pitch to left ✌️

[@Artie6937]

Dustin Dunnill , oh well, now I just purchased a refurbished DJI Mavic Pro $100 more than the Anafi, thanks again for your help

[@Artie6937]

Oh crap, looks like I can’t fly the drone where I was hopping to, looks like a 50km diameter in that area lol

[@DustinDunnill]

Oh bummer! No fly zone?

[@Artie6937]

Dustin Dunnill , yep no fly zone , military airfield or something like that so the no fly is absolutely massive compared to the other no fly zones

[@alfredovegacortes777]

Hi there, i was flying the anafi over a lake and it seem that it just went out about 3500 ft and it just kind of stopped there, how did you managed to go out that far?

[@DustinDunnill]

Try to adjust the controller antenna angle

[@jetmartin9501]

Was the RTH caused by low battery or loss of signal...The red message just before it returned home was "Very Poor Wifi connection Will return home if connection is lost "?

[@DustinDunnill]

Hey Jet. Good question it's hard to tell in the video but I believe it was it's battery calculation auto RTH. Signal and video were still ok when it turned around. So I may have been able to cancel and gone farther.

[@jetmartin9501]

@@DustinDunnill Dustin, you could be right @7:42 I noticed the red "Very Poor Wi-Fi connection" along with "Will return home if connection is lost" message and then the next second. it started it's RTH. I wonder if any of the flight logs would provide any definitive confirmation as to why it went into RTH. Supposedly Parrot's Low Voltage RTH uses distance from home point and even wind speed to calculate the low voltage RTH failsafe...Since you landed with 35% battery life It seems that they may need to tweek their low voltage RTH algorithm a bit...but I suppose it's better conservative than not. Cheers

[@wjhung2]

Was this a pretty dark day? The 4k video has a lot of noise.

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, evening and cloudy.

[@tdrdronesebikesandscooters8377]

Thanks for doing this range test so i don't have to, lol. Great job. Very surprised at the result.

[@KaBaPilot]

Can it be, that the blue angle shows the range?

[@nitrorsfour]

Oddly satisfying to watch :)

[@luisalbertocortes1643]

Nice Drone good

[@doryovel213]

The 4k video looks very noisy. Is it from the editing or is the original like this?

[@DustinDunnill]

Low light and parrot cameras don't mix. Something they need to improve 👍

[@LightBeam742]

Nice vid!

[@Muddyorphan1812]

Ok this the disco or a gopro karma im going to make the next step up into out of fpv racing or cheap promark no gps 2.4 my arris only gets 2 minutes flight but i want good camera footagewith long range and possibly move to my taranisqx7 as remote if programable

[@johnsnow2347]

Dustin: Any ide if the Anafi controller can be used to fly the Bebop2 ?? Inquiring minds want to know :).

[@DustinDunnill]

Honestly not sure. Maybe I'll give it a try 😄

[@johnsnow2347]

Dustin: Look forward to that video :).

[@mauriziocanale1669]

Dustin why only 20 meters hight cruising? Mamma mia!

[@DustinDunnill]

I wanted to compare it to the signal at height I had just flown with the EVO. Also the mountain slopes down and didn't want to get too high 👍

[@dronepilot4life]

So I downloaded the app even though I don't have a Parrot ANAFI yet (but will soon), I noticed that the max ALT is 492 feet. Is this correct or are the settings just suggested? The max Distance says 6561 feet which is 1.2 miles. How did you get over 2 miles?

[@DustinDunnill]

You should be able to turn off the Geo fence so the limits are ignored but I haven't flown recently and there were some updates.

[@deezyysdronereviewsanddeal4982]

On tilt, was that the anifi causing the distortion and pixelation or is that KZbin downscaling? Only noticed during tilt

[@deezyysdronereviewsanddeal4982]

Also what was the max height? It said 20m but that can’t be right,

[@DustinDunnill]

Couldn't say. It shows height from it's 0 launch altitude and the mountain slopes down.

[@deezyysdronereviewsanddeal4982]

Dustin Dunnill that’s what I figured, remember seeing the ones where you dropped way off hen were above the clouds, those are my favs

[@georgeaura]

What is your recording setup on your hat cam?

[@timj9350]

Is there any way to add 4g to this drone?

[@DustinDunnill]

Not yet. Uavpal needs to hack 😁👍

[@tecno4u31]

With eeuu config, what is the range?