WiFi Not Connecting
Parrot Drone
Severity:What Does This Error Mean?
The Parrot Anafi creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot — your phone connects directly to the drone, not your home router. If FreeFlight 6 cannot connect, forget the drone's Wi-Fi network on your phone and reconnect.
Affected Models
- Parrot Anafi
- Parrot Anafi USA
- Parrot Bebop 2
- Parrot Bebop 2 Power
Common Causes
- Phone still connected to home Wi-Fi — not switched to the drone hotspot
- Drone hotspot password not entered correctly
- Phone OS changed Wi-Fi settings — auto-reconnect overriding the drone connection
- Drone firmware crashed — hotspot not broadcasting
- Conflicting drone SSID with another Parrot drone nearby
How to Fix It
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Power on the drone and wait for the LED to turn solid green.
The Parrot Anafi broadcasts its own Wi-Fi hotspot once fully booted. The LED at the back of the drone turns solid green when the hotspot is ready.
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Open your phone Wi-Fi settings and connect to the drone's network.
The drone's SSID appears as 'ANAFI_XXXXXX' (Anafi) or 'Bebop2_XXXXXX' (Bebop 2). The default password is printed on the sticker inside the battery compartment.
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Forget the drone's network and reconnect if previously saved.
In your phone's Wi-Fi settings, tap the drone network name → Forget. Then reconnect and re-enter the password. This clears any saved credentials that may have become corrupted.
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Disable mobile data on your phone while connecting to the drone.
Some phones automatically switch away from Wi-Fi networks without internet. On Android: disable mobile data before connecting to the drone. On iPhone: accept the 'No Internet' prompt and tap Stay Connected.
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Power cycle the drone if the hotspot is not visible.
If the drone's Wi-Fi SSID does not appear in the phone's network list, power off the drone, wait 15 seconds, and power back on. A firmware crash can stop the hotspot from broadcasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Parrot Anafi use a dedicated controller or just a phone?
The Parrot Anafi uses a physical controller (included) that houses your phone. The phone runs FreeFlight 6 and connects to the drone via the controller's Wi-Fi bridge. Some users fly using only a phone without the controller in ANAFI close-range mode.
What is the Wi-Fi range of the Parrot Anafi?
The Parrot Anafi has a maximum Wi-Fi range of 4 km in ideal open conditions. In practice, with interference and obstacles, expect 1–2 km of reliable connection.