The drone would live at this time the same revolution as smartphones with the photo, according to Parrot. Because we can take very good shots with a very small sensor, the brand does not see the interest to make big and firmly believes that the future is ultra-compact drones.
It has just presented the new ANAFI Thermal model that will be marketed in May 2019 at a price of 1900 euros excluding tax. An all-in-one solution including the drone, sensor and FreeFlight 6 software.
The ANAFi Thermal is in line with the previous ANAFI high-end consumer model released in 2018, but it has further refined. This electric quadricopeter is lighter (315 grams against 320 for its elder) and is slightly smaller (21.8 cm against 24 cm). "An ultra-compact UAV is safer, more affordable financially, it can fly in indoor, and it is suitable for all needs," aligns the founder and president of Parrot Henri Seydoux.It still has a 4K HDR camera. But the main novelty is of course the infrared camera. The resolution is 160 x 120 pixels, with a temperature range of -10 degrees to 400 degrees, and a thermal sensitivity of less than 50 mK.
The quality is sufficient to zoom in the thermal image. This allows, of course, to see in the dark but also superimpose in daytime and in real time the thermal images on those of the photo sensor. You can activate different features on the image return displayed on a tablet: search for an object with a precise temperature, automatically select hot spots and cold spots or start manual searches.
If Parrot repeats on all the tones that his drone is also addressed to individuals, it is hard to see what the general public would do, not to mention the high price of access. Asked if Parrot hopes to compete with Chinese drones and make turnover with ANAFI Thermal, Henri Seydoux's answer is cautious. "The consumer drone bubble is deflating and the market will continue to fall further. That's why we need to redirect our products to more profitable margins. " It is therefore in fact to the professionals that this last model addresses.For companies, the price seems rather affordable compared to the rest of the market. It usually takes at least 3,000 euros for a drone and a thermal sensor. The uses are varied: protection of wild animals, counting herds, inspection of buildings or solar panels, surveillance of risk areas like volcanoes or forest fires, etc .. The whole is compatible with the solution FLIR Tools for edit inspection reports.
The choice of Parrot is rather clever: adapt his high-end consumer drone for professionals by adding a thermal camera. This allows him to release this model at a very attractive price. It will be necessary to see if the orders are with the rendezvous.
In what way will foldable smartphones unfold?
Sharp has unveiled a collapsible smartphone prototype at an event in Japan. Unlike other manufacturers, the Japanese company has installed the hinge in the middle of the screen. It then unfolds vertically, like flip phones.
Sharp explores other avenues in design. According to the information available, the smartphone has a 6.18-inch AMOLED display and offers a WQHD + resolution. Sharp also developed models designed to bend outward, but did not expose them during the event.
In addition to design, the manufacturer emphasizes the strength of its devices. The mechanism would withstand more than 300,000 folds or unfoldings.
For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Fold would have problems beyond 200,000 manipulations. When unfolded, the phone remains a smartphone and does not turn into a tablet. One can reasonably ask how Sharp intends to convince potential customers.
Faced with this simplicity, the Samsung Galaxy Fold presents serious arguments. Many observers had doubts about its sustainability. From the first presentations, a fold was clearly visible on the Samsung foldable smartphone screen.
The Korean giant has released a short video showing the Fold in factory test conditions.
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