The DJI Flip records to a microSD card, and DJI recommends U3, V30, A2 microSDXC cards from 64 GB to 512 GB, such as the Lexar Professional 1066x or Kingston Canvas Go! Plus. It also has 2 GB of internal storage, which saves footage when no card is inserted but fills in under two minutes of 4K at the top bitrate. For most owners a 128 GB or 256 GB V30 card is the right buy.
DJI's recommended microSD cards for the Flip
From DJI's Flip specs page:
| Card | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Kingston CANVAS Go! Plus U3 A2 V30 | 64, 128, 256, 512 GB |
| Lexar Professional 1066x U3 A2 V30 | 64, 128, 256, 512 GB |
Other well-made U3/V30 cards usually work, but these are the ones DJI tested. Buy from a trusted seller; counterfeit cards are a common cause of corrupted files.
SD card requirements explained
- Format: microSD (the small size). The Flip uses the exFAT file system.
- Speed: V30 means a sustained write speed of at least 30 MB/s. The Flip's highest video bitrate is 150 Mbps (about 19 MB/s), so V30 has headroom.
- A2 helps with app-style random access, such as quick playback in DJI Fly.
- Capacity: 512 GB is the largest size on DJI's list.
How much video fits?
At the top bitrate of 150 Mbps, the Flip writes roughly 1.1 GB per minute. Our estimates:
| Storage | Approx. recording time at 150 Mbps |
|---|---|
| 2 GB internal | under 2 minutes |
| 64 GB card | about 55 minutes |
| 128 GB card | about 1 hour 50 minutes |
| 256 GB card | about 3.5 hours |
With up to 31 minutes per battery and three batteries in the Fly More Combo, a 128 GB card covers a full day for most people.
Internal storage: a backup, not a plan
The 2 GB internal memory is there so a forgotten card doesn't cost you the shot. When no microSD card is inserted, photos and video save internally. It's fine for a few photos or a short clip, nothing more. You can format the internal storage and the card in DJI Fly's camera storage settings.
Getting footage off the Flip
There's no external SSD option. Your choices:
- QuickTransfer to your phone over Wi-Fi, up to 30 MB/s according to DJI. Keep the phone within 2 m of the drone. See Flip transfer.
- USB-C to a computer. DJI says the Flip doesn't need to be powered on for this, and it reads both the card and the internal storage.
- Card reader. Remove the card and copy files directly.
Card tips
- Format a new card in DJI Fly before the first flight.
- Don't remove the card while the Flip is recording or taking photos; DJI warns it can damage the card.
- Keep the card slot clean and free of grit.
- Carry a spare card. They're cheap compared with a lost day of shooting.
If QuickTransfer misbehaves, see Flip QuickTransfer not working.
Ready to shoot? Pick up the DJI Flip, and pair it with a 128 GB V30 card from DJI's list.
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