Where the ANAFI USA GOV wins
Parrot's ANAFI USA GOV edition is a folding observation aircraft with a 32x zoom system, two 21-megapixel cameras, and a FLIR thermal camera, with up to 32 minutes of flight. Resellers describe it as NDAA and TAA compliant, made in the USA, and listed on the Blue UAS Cleared List. For thermal search, zoom observation, and buyers who need an approved-list aircraft today, it is a strong, proven choice.
What it costs
Parrot's US resellers do not show a price online and route buyers to a sales contact. That is normal for this category, and it is the main reason EnCor publishes its own prices.
Where EnCor fits instead
The Corvin is a $2,999 complete kit built in Tulsa, Oklahoma: a 5-inch class multi-rotor with a 3D printed ABS X-frame, detachable arms, and printable spares. It is the aircraft for programs that fly hard, crash often, and need to keep flying: training courses, counter-UAS ranges, and small agencies starting out. Its optics are a camera gimbal option at $500, not an integrated thermal and zoom package. For a multi-sensor aircraft, EnCor's Spector is in development at a published $34,999 bundle price.
| Feature | Parrot ANAFI USA GOV | EnCor Corvin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published; contact reseller | $2,999 kit, $1,799 airframe, published |
| Built for | Observation, thermal search, zoom inspection | Training, reconnaissance, targets, first aircraft |
| Optics | 32x zoom, dual 21 MP, FLIR thermal | Optional camera gimbal ($500) |
| Flight time | Up to 32 min (per Parrot) | Up to 22 min |
| Payload | Integrated cameras | Up to 1.5 lb |
| Built in | United States (per Parrot) | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Compliance | NDAA, TAA, Blue UAS listed (per Parrot and resellers) | No Section 889 covered components; no Blue UAS listing |
| Repair | Manufacturer or reseller service | Detachable arms, 3D-printable frame parts |
| Status | Shipping | Shipping, built to order |
Which one to buy
- Buy the ANAFI USA GOV when the mission is the camera, or an approved-list requirement is non-negotiable today.
- Buy the Corvin when the mission is pilots, targets, or a first aircraft you will own and repair yourself, at a price you can read before you call.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Parrot ANAFI USA GOV NDAA-compliant?
Parrot and its US resellers describe the ANAFI USA GOV edition as NDAA and TAA compliant, made in the USA, and on the Blue UAS Cleared List. Verify the current listing status with the Defense Innovation Unit before relying on it for a purchase.
What does it cost?
Resellers do not display a price online and ask buyers to contact sales. That is common in this category. EnCor publishes its prices; the comparison table shows them.
Which is better for training?
The Corvin. It is a $2,999 kit built to be crashed and repaired, with detachable arms and 3D-printable parts. The ANAFI USA is a folding inspection and observation aircraft with thermal and zoom optics; it is the better choice when the camera is the mission.
Which is better for a small agency's first aircraft?
If the first job is thermal search and zoom observation, the ANAFI USA GOV has the optics. If the first job is getting a compliant, ownable, repairable aircraft on a small budget and building from there, the Corvin costs less to start and less to keep flying.
- UVT, "Parrot ANAFI USA | NDAA-Compliant Enterprise & Gov Drone" (reseller page), accessed 2026-09-04.
- Drone Nerds, "Parrot ANAFI USA GOV Edition" (reseller page), accessed 2026-09-04.
- EnCor Industries, published prices, 2026-09-04.