In this guide, you will find the 11 best SD cards for DJI Air 3, ranging from 32 GB to 512 GB, and all the items are tested and recommended by DJI, you can also find them on DJI’s official website.
Is an sd card neccesseay for DJI Air 3?
Yes. The DJI Air 3 only has 8 GB onboard storage. If you shoot in 4K@100fps, you can get a video of about 12 minutes long. I think it’s enough for casual flying, but whenever you want to get serious or take your drone for traveling, you will need a microSD card.
DJI Air 3 SD card compatibility
DJI Air 3 has a dual-camera system, both cameras support up to 4K videos @100fps. So a SDXC, or UHS-I microSD card is required due to the fast read and write speeds necessary for high-resolution video data. In other words, you will need to use a microSD card that has a minimum write speed of 30 MB/S.
If you have some SD cards handy, make sure they meet the requirements or you will have compatibility issues.
Best SD cards for DJI Air 3
There are many microSD cards available that meet the requirements of the DJI Air 3, here we list 11 SD cards that are tested by DJI, if you need to buy new SD cards, we strongly recommend you choose from the following items.
The compatible SD cards range from 32 GB to 512 GB, it depends on your specific needs, brand preference, and flying frequency to decide which size is suitable for you.
32 GB
SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB V30 U3 A1 microSDHC
64 GB
Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 64GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 64GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
128 GB
Lexar 1066x 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas GO! Plus 128GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
256 GB
Lexar 1066x 256GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB V90 U3 A1 microSDXC
512 GB
Lexar 1066x 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 512GB V30 U3 A2 microSDXC
Number of SD Cards for DJI Air 3
DJI Air 3 only has one SD card slot, so basically, you need one SD card, however, it’s recommended to get an extra one. The biggest advantage is that you will have a backup card if you forget to insert the SD card back after copying files or if it goes corrupt.
Things Worth Knowing
DJI Air 3 Supported File System
exFAT
Memory card reader.
DJI Air 3 supports QuickTransfer which allows you to quickly copy your files to your mobile devices, but if you want to download your photos and videos to your computer, you’ll need a compatible card reader.
When it comes to SD card readers, we will face the same issue as they also vary widely in terms of speed and performance, that is to say, you will need to use a card reader that matches the performance of your SD card.
There are plenty of memory card readers available, here are some options you can consider according to your budget.
Anker USB-C SD 4.0 Card Reader
SanDisk Professional PRO-Reader
Conclusion
The best memory SD card for DJI Air 3 varies from pilot to pilot, the bottom line is the SD card you use needs to be a microSD card that has a write speed of at least 30 MB/s. For most people, the combination of two 64 GB SD cards is the best practice. You will have enough storage for most cases and always have a backup card for awkward situations.