Best Micro SD Card For Your DJI Mini 2
Having a Micro SD card for your DJI Mavic Mini 2 is a must before taking your drone out and admiring the scenery from a birds-eye view! You wouldn’t want to miss out on that perfect opportunity of getting that perfect photo or video. That is why I want to share with you my top picks for the best Micro SD card for DJI Mini 2. These memory cards are also compatible with the original Mavic mini and the SE version.
Can You Use a DJI Mavic Mini 2 Without SD Card
You can use your DJI Mavic Mini without an SD card, but your photos and video will be saved in a low-quality format to your mobile or tablet device that you are using to fly the drone.
Due to DJI Mavic Mini drones not having internal storage, the only way to save your photos and videos in high quality is by simply inserting a micro SD card into the SD card slot, easy as that!
What SD Card Does The Mavic Mini 2 Use?
You will require an SD card that has the capability of recording 4k video with a fast writing speed of at least 30Mb per second to ensure that it can handle high-resolution video.
There are so many different micro SD cards out there and it can be very confusing which one will work for the Mavic Mini. There are a few things to know before looking for a memory card because not all are compatible with a DJI drone.
What To Look Out For When Purchasing a Micro SD Card For a Drone
- The SD card should have at least 32GB of storage, but no bigger than 256GB. I personally use the Samsung Evo Plus 256GB card as it can be a pain filling up your storage every couple of flights or running out of storage during a scenic flight.
- The memory card must be UHS-I Speed Speed Class 3 or higher. This guarantees a write speed of at least 30MB/s which is high enough to record 4K without any interference.
- If you are considering shooting a lot of 4K video, make sure you get either 128GB or preferably a 256GB card to ensure you don’t fill it quickly.
#1 Pick – Samsung Evo Plus 256GB
Samsung Evo Plus 256GB is my number 1 pick as it is what I am currently using at the moment in my drone Mavic Mini 2. I have never had an issue with this card. The write and read speeds are perfect in my opinion and everything that I transfer off the micro SD card is perfect.
I got the package below as it also comes with SD card readers to make it easy to transfer my files directly to the laptop.
This SD card is on the compatible list on the DJI website
#2 Pick – SanDisk Extreme 256GB
This was the first Micro SD card I bought for my original Mavic Mini 1 and was always reliable and still is to this day. The read and writing speeds are fantastic and have never had an issue with this card.
The main reason that I have placed this one as my 2nd pick is that it is slightly more expensive than the Samsung Evo, but only by a couple of dollars, so not a big difference between them at all.
This SD card is on the compatible list on the DJI website
DJI Recommended Micro SD Cards For The Mavic Mini 2
My picks above are on DJI’s recommended list for SD cards.
Below are more compatible micro SD cards for the DJI Mavic Mini 2. These are recommended by DJI on their website.
128GB Micro SD Cards
SanDisk 128GB Extreme Plus V30 A1
SanDisk 128GB Extreme Plus V30 A2
Lexar 128GB 1000x
Lexar 128GB High Endurance
Toshiba 128GB EXCERIA M303 V30 A1
64GB Micro SD Cards
Lexar 64GB 1000x
Lexar 64GB Hight Endurance
Toshiba 64GB EXCERIA M303 V30 A1
32GB Micro SD Cards
SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro V30 A1
SanDisk 32GB Extreme Pro V30 A2
Wrap Up
I hope this post has helped you in choosing what SD card to get for your DJI Mavic Mini.
Happy Droning!!
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