Been digging into this for a while and still haven’t found a clear answer…
So DJI’s site says they recommend using 120GB or 256GB SD cards for the Mini 4K. But before I knew that, I already bought a 512GB card thinking I could also use it for other non-drone videos.
Anyone know for sure—will the Mini 4K actually work with a 512GB SD card, even though DJI says 256 is the max?
EDIT: Figured it out. The 512GB card does work—I tested it—but I’ve realized it’s kinda overkill. I’ll probably switch to a 128GB instead since I won’t need that much space just for drone stuff.
Zenith said:
Yeah mate, mine works just fine with 512GB.
No issues saving videos and photos on it? I got a SanDisk one.
No problems here either. If you’re recording in 4K a lot, you’ll actually appreciate the extra space. DLOG and HLG videos take up even more room on my Mavic 3 Pro. Kinda wish I went with the Cine model that has 1TB.
@Skylar
Yeah, I’ve been watching tutorials on DLOG and color grading—looks cool. Right now I’m still learning the basics though, just flying around and getting used to everything. Editing is my next thing to tackle. These files are huge and I need a good editor.
A few folks mentioned LightCut as a good mobile editor, and I also just noticed the DJI Fly app has an editor built-in. I used to do audio and some video editing on desktop, so I’m leaning toward using a PC. I’ve heard CapCut is decent and free, might try that.
@Kim
Definitely check out the DJI Academy tutorials—they helped me a ton early on. I kept things in auto at first and just focused on flying smoothly. I’d start recording before takeoff and watch the clips later to see what looked good and what needed work, like slowing down pans or adjusting elevation during shots. Safety-wise, I also learned to fly a bit higher when going sideways so I don’t hit wires or trees. Obstacle avoidance helps, but it’s not perfect—especially in low light or at high speeds. Water flying can be risky too. I saw one guy’s drone dip in and out of water under a bridge before sinking.
For sharing quick clips, LightCut on my iPhone works great. It’s basically the same editor as the one in the DJI Fly app, just standalone. You can QuickTransfer your footage, edit, add music, and send it off right there. On PC, CapCut and DaVinci Resolve are both solid. I use DaVinci Studio (I got it free somehow). Still go back to the tutorials and posts here for new tips. Everyone shares useful stuff, whether you’re new or experienced. Hope this helps—cheers and enjoy flying!
@Skylar
That’s super helpful, thanks. I’m doing something similar right now—recording before takeoff, trying to fly in simple patterns, and then checking what worked. I notice I’m still a bit jerky with my pans and I keep turning the dial the wrong way, so I definitely need more practice.
Nice to know LightCut is just the standalone version of the DJI Fly editor. And yeah, I’ve heard good things about DaVinci too, might explore that soon. I watched a tutorial on CapCut and it reminded me of some editing programs I’ve used before, so I may try that too.
Why would you need that much space? You’d only fill it up if you never offload your files. Risky move if something happens to the drone. I got a 256GB on sale but originally planned on a 128GB. Never even come close to filling it—even flying through all three of my batteries.