Firefighters Can Now Palm Launch This Compact Drone for Better Scene View

Firefighters Can Now Palm Launch This Compact Drone for Better Scene View

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When firefighters arrive on the scene of a fire, the most important need is to view hot spots while also being able to assess the entire visual scene. A new drone that combines data security with powerful capabilities was designed for first responders, firefighters, search-and-rescue teams, security agencies, surveying and inspection professionals. 

The ANAFI USA manufactured by the European company Parrot is an ultraportable, secure and durable aerial camera platform that features a 32x zoom, 4K HDR video and FLIR thermal imaging capabilities. 

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It offers the same high-end security, durability and imaging capabilities as Parrot’s Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) drone designed for the U.S. Army. ANAFI USA’s data encryption and privacy features are compliant with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), delivering best-in-class privacy and security for sensitive missions.

For first responders and the most demanding professional users, rapid drone deployment is a necessity during missions. ANAFI USA is operational in less than 55 seconds: it takes less than 55 seconds to unfold the drone, turn it on, establish the secure radio link and take off.

It can also launch from the palm of the hand like a paper plane, further expanding its ease of use, according to suasnews.com.

The drone works indoors without GPS, allowing operators to take off inside a house, pilot the drone through a window to fly outside, and then come back.

Its low noise signature makes the ANAFI USA the quietest drone in its class, with a sound level of just 79 dB when it is at 50cm off the ground.

Weighing in at just 500 g (1.1 lbs), the compact ANAFI USA folds easily for maximum portability. Despite its compact design, ANAFI USA boasts a 32-minute flight time — also best in class for a drone of its size.

Data security is one of the drone’s advantages. Photos and videos are encrypted on its SD card. Its Secure Digital (SD) card encryption feature ensures that saved data cannot be read if the drone or SD card is lost or stolen. Once encrypted, data can only be read with the decryption key.

The drone is ruggedized to withstand flight in rainy conditions. It’s built for missions in the toughest flight conditions, offering weatherproofing with water and dust resistance.

ANAFI USA’s stabilized imaging ensures high-quality footage even at 15 m/s wind conditions.

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