Lesson learned: Don't push the rubber SD card cover in too hard

[Dangerly]

I few times now, I've gotten up in the air without seeing the warning that I'm recording on internal memory and not the SD card. This was after I was sure I put the SD card in securely and closed the rubber cover. I should have seen the warning - I know - but I must have just dismissed it. Why wouldn't my SD card stay put?

I just figured out what was happening. Turns out if you push that rubber cover on too hard, you actually pop the card out only you can't see that it's just popped out, because the cover's in the way. Has this happened to you too?

 

[thispilothere]

I don't even close it. I feel like I'm going to break it every time I open it.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

What drone?
With the Mavic 2 P/Z I find there is a knack to it, you put the tethered end home first and then the other end. From memory brute force did not guarantee success.
Take a close look at the ends etc. of the cover, possibly with a magnifying glass, and see if there are any small lugs etc, that are meant to go home.

 

[VenomXts]

Never had this issue with an air2. I think they may have learned on this. So also interested in what drone lol.

I close those ports always.

 

[Marty Markoe]

put the SD card in securely and closed the rubber cover.

Hasn't been a problem for several months since the SD card cover holding piece broke away from Mavic 2 Pro. Intended to replace it when time was found but flew without it and found not necessary. There is no apparent control issues. Therefore not bothering to replace cover.

 

[lilewis]

I use micro sd cards on lots of my devices and dislike where they are placed on most of them. I usually only take them out only over a sheet of white paper in case they fall out of my fingertips. And I also always worry about that tiny cover on the MP2. One of these days these days I expect it will break off, even though I do exactly what PhiliusFoggg has suggested above.

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[MavicAir2Marc]

On my Air 2, I have to use the corner of the mSD adapter to even get it to disengage. For whatever reason, it's always been difficult to get in or out...which is fine now that I have a system down. Also the wraps that go over that little cover seem like it always wants to try and lift off whenever I open that flap. It hasn't yet but the edges are roughed up a bit.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

also always worry about that tiny cover on the MP2. One of these days these

I put a finger nail into the slot of the cover and flick the cover out, the finger nail seem to disengage from the cover very easily.

 

[hiflyer201]

Zero problems with any of my Mavic SD cards or slot covers. I pull the card after every flight for download. I didn't like the card location on my phantom3

 

[jhodgesatmb]

Never had this issue with an air2. I think they may have learned on this. So also interested in what drone lol.

I close those ports always.

My Air2 often doesn't recognize the SD card so I have to pop it out and in again and power cycle, but I haven't had a problem with the cover (yet).

 

[Drone Master]

I have had the SD card slip off my thumbnail and shoot out of the drone like 20 feet before when it didn't click in. I am sure that this has happen to a few of you.
That spring mechanism has got some punch to it. Now I am always sure to face the opening towards the ground or my chest when removing or inserting the card. I don't want to lose anymore cards.

 

[Deleted member 103366]

and shoot out of the drone like 20 feet

It's fun isn't it

 

[GFields]

I have had the SD card slip off my thumbnail and shoot out of the drone like 20 feet before when it didn't click in. I am sure that this has happen to a few of you.
That spring mechanism has got some punch to it. Now I am always sure to face the opening towards the ground or my chest when removing or inserting the card. I don't want to lose anymore cards.

Yup can relate. I've had one to fly across the room and behind a cabinet. Lot's of work to retrieve the rascal ... sure will cause you to learn what-not-to-do LOL

 

[EricJT]

I too use my thumbnail and make sure it is pointed at my chest....precautionary but never had a problem. Touch wood!

 

[twickers14]

Funny this gets raised. Never had a problem with my Spark but a number of times with my new MA2 I have struggled to get the lugs back properly. Will watch out for the mini SD card being dislodged when making sure the cover is properly closed.

 

[dave canada]

what do you do if it won,t stay in