The best microSD cards for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro are the two DJI recommends: the Lexar Silver Plus (64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB) and the Kingston Canvas Go! Plus (64 GB to 512 GB), both A2, V30 microSDXC cards. A 256 GB card suits most pilots. The standard Mavic 4 Pro also has 64 GB of internal storage (about 42 GB usable), and the Creator Combo version has 512 GB built in.
DJI's recommended cards
| Card | Sizes DJI lists | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lexar Silver Plus | 64, 128, 256, 512 GB, 1 TB | A2, V30 microSDXC |
| Kingston Canvas Go! Plus | 64, 128, 256, 512 GB | A2, V30 microSDXC |
Other V30 cards from known brands usually work, but these are the ones DJI tested for this drone. If you see a slow card warning or dropped clips, switch to one of them. See DJI slow SD card warning.
Why V30 is enough for standard recording
The Mavic 4 Pro records H.265 at up to 180 Mbps and H.264 at up to 90 Mbps. 180 Mbps is about 22.5 MB per second. A V30 card guarantees at least 30 MB/s of sustained writing, so there's headroom. Bigger speed claims on the label mostly help when you copy files to a computer.
Avoid no-name cards and cards from unknown marketplace sellers; fakes are common.
Internal storage: two versions
| Version | Built-in storage | Usable |
|---|---|---|
| Mavic 4 Pro (standard and Fly More Combo) | 64 GB eMMC | About 42 GB |
| Mavic 4 Pro 512GB (Creator Combo) | 512 GB UFS | About 460 GB |
The faster 512 GB storage is what DJI pairs with H.264 ALL-I 10-bit 4:2:2 recording at up to 1,200 Mbps, which only the Creator Combo version supports. At that rate, 460 GB holds roughly 50 minutes. It also allows timed photo intervals as short as 1 second.
On the standard version, treat the 42 GB as a backup for a forgotten or failed card, not a replacement.
How much does it hold?
At 180 Mbps, an hour of video uses roughly 81 GB. So:
- 42 GB internal: about 30 minutes
- 128 GB card: about 1.5 hours
- 256 GB card: about 3 hours
- 512 GB card: about 6 hours
100 MP RAW photos are large too. Heavy photo shooters and anyone filming 6K all day should go 512 GB or 1 TB.
Getting footage off
QuickTransfer copies files to your phone over Wi-Fi 6 at up to 80 MB/s, and DJI says the drone can be woken remotely from DJI Fly. For a computer, connect the drone with a USB-C data cable; DJI says it doesn't need to be powered on. See Mavic 4 Pro transfer.
Card tips
- Format the card in the drone before first use. See how to format an SD card in a DJI drone.
- Don't remove the card while recording or while the drone is on.
- Keep the slot and card clean. DJI's manual warns that dirt in the slot can cause problems.
- Offload after each shoot and keep a backup.
- Carry a spare card.
If the drone won't read a card, see DJI drone not reading SD card.
Card for the controller
The DJI RC 2 has 32 GB of storage plus a microSD slot for screen recordings and cached files. It doesn't need a card to fly.
Setting up a new drone? Order your DJI Mavic 4 Pro with a recommended 256 GB card, then read Mavic 4 Pro best settings.
Related guides
- Best SD card for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro (and internal storage)
- Best SD card for the DJI Mavic 3 Classic (and internal storage)
- Best SD card for the DJI Mini 4 Pro (and internal storage)
- Best SD card for the DJI Mini 5 Pro (and internal storage)
- Best SD card for the DJI Air 3S (and internal storage)
- Best SD card for the DJI Avata 2 (and internal storage)
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