Parrot

Overview

Parrot SA is a French company specializing in professional micro-UAVs and drone systems for defense, public safety, and industrial applications. Founded in 1994, it shifted focus exclusively to drones since 2017, integrating AI for autonomous flight, detection, and analysis in challenging environments. Headquartered in Paris with international subsidiaries, it generates most revenue abroad and is listed on Euronext Paris.¹²³⁵

History

Parrot SA was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, along with Christine de Tourvel and Jean-Pierre Talvard, initially as a wireless products manufacturer. It listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange in 2006 under the symbol PARRO. Since 2017, the company has focused exclusively on drone manufacturing, becoming Europe's leader in professional micro-UAVs.³⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are developed in Europe, with manufacturing carried out in the United States and South Korea to combine technological sovereignty with industrial agility.⁵

Notable Products

• ANAFI - Compact drone renowned for robustness and ease of deployment in ISR missions.
• ANAFI Ai - AI-powered micro-UAV for autonomous detection and tracking in complex environments.
• ANAFI USA - Professional drone with thermal imaging for public safety and technical inspection.

Reputation

Parrot is regarded by professionals as a leader in professional micro-UAVs, praised for compact design, AI integration, and reliability in defense and public safety operations. Enthusiasts appreciate the ANAFI range's ease of use and performance in challenging environments. Some note dependencies on outsourced manufacturing as a potential concern for supply chain agility.⁵