Newbie question regarding picture retrieval

[Shaker]

I am a newbie and new to drones in general. I am an avid landscape photographer and hence my interest in getting this device.

So I apologize for what may seem redundant questions or just plain stupid....lol

It says that the Air has 8GB of o-nboard storage, so if you fly without a micro-SD inserted then how do you retrieve any files from the on-board storage?

Also is there a good thread to explain how to set up the camera features for both still and movie operation?

 

[msinger]

It says that the Air has 8GB of o-nboard storage, so if you fly without a micro-SD inserted then how do you retrieve any files from the on-board storage?

Connect your Mavic Air to a computer with the included USB Type-C cable. You'll then be able to access the files like you do with any other hard drive connected to your computer.

 

[Shaker]

Connect your Mavic Air to a computer with the included USB Type-C cable. You'll then be able to access the files like you do with any other hard drive connected to your computer.

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very much appreciated......perfect..Thank You....I just had to remember to turn it on before being able to access the files.....

 

[msinger]

I just had to remember to turn it on before being able to access the files.....

Yep! Your computer won't see the Mavic Air when it's powered off

 

[DutchAZ]

Here’s your answer for your air it has 8gb off onboard storage connect air to pc and download your video ....also sign up for this message board lots of info

 

[AeroMirage]

Yep! Your computer won't see the Mavic Air when it's powered off

My computer doesn't see the Air when it is powered on. Only way I can retrieve data is to remove the SDC which is extremely difficult.

 

[msinger]

My computer doesn't see the Air when it is powered on.

Maybe try a different computer to figure out if the issue is your computer or the Mavic Air?

 

[AeroMirage]

Hmmm.....
It connects to it just fine with DJI assistant to update FW.

 

[msinger]

Yes, that is quite odd then.