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- Parrot S.A. designs, manufactures, and markets professional drones and related software and services. Its product portfolio includes the ANAFI series of micro-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for defense, security, and commercial applications; software development kits such as Air SDK for autonomous drone operation and Ground SDK for mobile ground control; and Open Flight, an open-source core integrated into its FreeFlight 7 application. The company also offers the Sphinx 3D photorealistic drone simulation tool and operates a Developer Forum platform to support the ecosystem around its drone technologies. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Paris, France, Parrot serves global markets with a focus on Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging defense sectors.
In the last two years, Parrot has expanded its global distribution network through partnerships with specialized defense and security distributors in multiple European countries, including Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, and the Philippines. These partnerships enable localized pre-sales support, training, demonstrations, program management, and after-sales service for professional UAVs such as the ANAFI UKR, specifically tailored for defense and public safety customers. Additionally, Parrot recently secured a contract with the European Defence Force, strengthening its position as a leading supplier of sovereign, European-designed micro-UAVs equipped with advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence features. The company continues to invest strategically in scaling its partner-driven international growth model while enhancing interoperability and sustainability of its systems.
Parrot operates primarily in the communications equipment and drone technology sectors, targeting government, defense, public safety, and commercial drone users. It markets consumer-grade products as well but focuses on advancing drone autonomy and artificial intelligence in professional applications for aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, and data collection. The company remains a prominent European technology player with ongoing commitments to innovative drone hardware, software, and services designed to meet evolving threat environments and operational feedback from frontline users.