Following the launch of the new Anafi drone, Parrot has received some criticism for holding back its Follow Me and Flight Plan features for pilots willing to pay extra. At the time of our Anafi review, those additional modes would have set you back $17.99 each. That's a lot of money for features that come as standard on drones from the likes of DJI. And not a great way to … [Read more...] about Parrot Offer Huge Price Drops on Additional Anafi Flight Modes
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Review: Hands On With the Parrot ANAFI
When Parrot unveiled the new ANAFI drone back in June it felt like a big moment. Finally, a worthy competitor had arrived to rival the DJI Mavic Air and, more broadly, the Chinese manufacturer's growing dominance. Later that month I went to meet some of the Parrot team in London, got a demo of the new drone, received some interesting answers re the ANAFI's lack of obstacle … [Read more...] about Review: Hands On With the Parrot ANAFI
Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
Things are starting to look a little cramped in the consumer drone market. DJI now has drones across a range of price points, targeting buyers that it wasn't until recently. To make purchasing decisions even harder for enthusiasts, Parrot has today thrown a new drone into the mix: the Anafi. At first glance, the Anafi is a big step forward for Parrot from its Bebop … [Read more...] about Can the New Parrot Anafi Compete with DJI Drones?
A Closer Look at the New DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
DJI's penchant for iteration has continued this week, with the launch of an updated Phantom 4 Pro, the P4 Pro V2.0. The main new features of the P4P V2.0 are that it comes with a new controller, uses DJI’s OcuSync for high-resolution and low-latency digital video transmission and reduces propeller noise by up to 60%. That's thanks to an upgraded propulsion system with FOC … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at the New DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
The Defining Moments of the Consumer Drone Industry
In a few short years, the consumer drone industry has been through it all: skepticism, hype, the boom of excitement and outside investment, companies overpromising and overstretching, new heights of innovation, palm-sized gadgets capable of things once restricted to science fiction. It's been a thrilling ride so far. In our rundown of some of the most defining moments in the … [Read more...] about The Defining Moments of the Consumer Drone Industry
