Seagate updates portable HDD to 2TB and adds screen

[Rock2D2]

Found over at The Verge:
Seagate’s 2TB portable hard drive for DJI drones lets you manage files without a PC

From the article: "What’s new about the Copilot is that it now allows you to manage the files straight from the drive itself. There’s a built in screen that you can use to copy or transfer files to an SD card, and a paired Copilot BOSS app lets you watch video playbacks in full resolution without plugging into a computer."

 

[Kilrah]

Oh hey, what it should have been in the first place!

 

[Rock2D2]

Oh hey, what it should have been in the first place!

Yea, we've had them in the photo world for a while, but I guess processing 4k in a space that small was hard to compact. Once it drops I'll be looking for it.

 

[Kilrah]

There was nothing to process, just file copy would have been enough to make it interesting. The viewing is a little "why not" but hardly what you're looking for first.

 

[Flawless]

Western Digital already do this, right? With their MyPassport series.

And if you want more power, there's always the Gnarbox.

 

[Lon Denard]

Western Digital already do this, right? With their MyPassport series.

And if you want more power, there's always the Gnarbox.

I was thinking Gnarbox or Crystalsky monitor... Just saying.

 

[Lon Denard]

Found over at The Verge:
Seagate’s 2TB portable hard drive for DJI drones lets you manage files without a PC

From the article: "What’s new about the Copilot is that it now allows you to manage the files straight from the drive itself. There’s a built in screen that you can use to copy or transfer files to an SD card, and a paired Copilot BOSS app lets you watch video playbacks in full resolution without plugging into a computer."

How is this better than a Crystalsky monitor? Other than the larger storage space, of course.

 

[Haloweenhamster]

Think I'll stick to the wd mypassport wireless pro 3tb

 

[MPDronePilot1]

The second revision of most devices is generally better. DJI and Seagate clearly missed the target on this one and Laci appears to be spot on!

 

[Rock2D2]

How is this better than a Crystalsky monitor? Other than the larger storage space, of course.

The storage space, it can be used as a portable battery, and the price point. It's currently predicted at $350, which is stiff but LaCie is well known for quality.

 

[Lon Denard]

How is this better than a Crystalsky monitor?

The storage space, it can be used as a portable battery, and the price point. It's currently predicted at $350, which is stiff but LaCie is well known for quality.

Hmm... That's pretty cool but the CS charges your controller as well as being a dope screen for flying. I just don't know what the situation is that I'll need 2T of storage before I get home. I have 2 128G cards in my CS now that I've barely touched over a weekend trip. Not to forget that you can always use more cards... Oh and the CS will read portable hard drives like my 4T WD. I don't know, it's why I talked myself out of the Gnarbox as well. I just don't see myself doing in depth editing out in the woods or whatever, you know?

It does look cool though....