SanDisk
SanDisk 256GB_TF_Extreme Pro_R4 MicroSD Card for DJI Drones
★★★★★
4KUHD
256GB SanDisk Extreme microSD hits 190MB/s reads with V30/A2/U3 ratings — enough headroom for uninterrupted 4K capture on every DJI drone in the Mavic and Phantom lineup.
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Overview
Key Features
Bundle includes (1) SanDisk Extreme MicroSD Card 256GB with Adapter and (1) Everything But Stromboli MicroSD Card Reader
DJI DRONE & DRONE CAMERA COMPATIBILITY: MicroSD Works with DJI Drones Mavic Mini 2, Mavic Mini, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Enterprise, Mavic 2, Mavic 2 Pro Platinum, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Mavic Platinum, Phantom 3 4K, Phantom 3 Advanced, Phantom 3 Pro, Phantom 3 SE, Phantom 3 Standard, Phantom 4, DJI Spark, DJI Smart Controller
SanDisk Extreme V30 A1 micro cards are temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof and x-ray proof - built for tough conditions!
Transfer speeds of up to 190MB/s read and 130MB/s write speeds for your drone, action cam, smartphone, or tablet
Featured specs include Class 10, UHS Speed Class 3 (U3), A2, Video 30 (V30), 4K UHD and Full HD which means your card is ready for forays into virtual reality and 360 ° video recording
Specifications
Capacity
256GB
Form Factor
microSDXC
Speed Class
Class 10, UHS-I U3, V30, A2
Read Speed
Up to 190MB/s
Write Speed
Up to 130MB/s
Durability
Temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, X-ray proof
Bundle Includes
256GB microSD card, SD adapter, USB card reader
Drone Compatibility
DJI Mavic Mini 2, Mavic Mini, Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 series, Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Phantom 3/4 series, DJI Spark, DJI Smart Controller
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 190MB/s rated read speed enables rapid post-flight offload of large 4K footage files when paired with a UHS-I card reader
- V30 sustained write rating guarantees the 30MB/s floor required for 4K UHD recording, with 130MB/s ceiling providing headroom above that
- A2 random IOPS spec (4,000 read / 2,000 write) reduces card initialization time and improves file system responsiveness at drone startup
- Rated temperature-proof, waterproof, shock-proof, and X-ray proof — the card's durability spec covers conditions relevant to outdoor drone operation
- Bundle includes both a full-size SD adapter and a USB card reader, covering the two most common transfer workflows out of the box
👎 Cons
- The included Everything But Stromboli card reader is USB 2.0 — it hard-caps transfer speeds at ~40MB/s, negating the card's 190MB/s read capability for anyone who relies on the bundled reader
- UHS-I bus architecture limits real-world read speeds regardless of the card's rating; devices without UHS-I support will perform significantly below spec
- Explicit compatibility list covers Mavic and Phantom series drones released before this product's date — newer DJI models require independent verification
- 256GB capacity fills faster than users expect at high-bitrate 4K recording rates — plan for active file management between flights on long shoot days
- microSDXC format requires an adapter for full-size SD slots — the adapter is included but is an additional component to track in the field
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this card's write speed keep up with 4K video recording without dropped frames on DJI drones?
Yes. The V30 rating guarantees a sustained minimum write speed of 30MB/s, which is the threshold for uninterrupted 4K UHD recording. The card's rated 130MB/s write ceiling provides overhead beyond that floor. For the DJI drones listed in the compatibility spec — Mavic Mini 2, Mavic Air 2, Phantom 4, and others — this card meets the write speed requirement for their highest-bitrate recording modes.
What does the A2 application performance rating mean for drone use?
A2 specifies a minimum of 4,000 random read IOPS and 2,000 random write IOPS. For drone use, the relevant benefit is faster card initialization at power-on and quicker access to the file system — meaning the drone camera is ready to record sooner after startup. A2 is a step up from A1 for this use case.
Is this card compatible with the DJI Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro?
The listed compatibility covers Mavic Mini 2 and Mavic Mini (first generation), but does not explicitly include the Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro, which were released after this bundle's spec was written. SanDisk Extreme V30 U3 cards are broadly compatible with DJI's microSD requirements — consult DJI's current compatibility chart for the Mini 3 series to confirm.
What read/write speeds should I expect when transferring footage to a computer?
Up to 190MB/s read via a UHS-I compatible card reader. The included Everything But Stromboli USB card reader is a USB 2.0 device, which will bottleneck transfer speeds well below the card's rated maximum. For full 190MB/s read performance, use a USB 3.0 or USB-C UHS-I card reader.
Does this card work in smartphones or other devices beyond drones?
Yes. The SanDisk Extreme microSDXC is a standard microSD card compatible with any device that accepts microSDXC and supports UHS-I. It includes a full-size SD adapter for use in cameras, laptops, and card readers with SD slots. Performance in devices that don't support UHS-I will be capped at that device's bus speed.
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