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What sd card to use in RC controller

I just stick with SanDisk Extreme cards (SanDisk Extreme Pro Micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 Memory Card)

Meets video requirements for now and the near future.

Here is a good link if you want to know what all of those symbols and numbers mean:

Understanding micro D/SD card markings
 
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Sandisk Extreme, 64gb. Probably overkill, but I had a spare one.
 
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I went with the Sandusky High Endurance 128GB. Don’t plan on using the card in the Controller too often so I went with a slightly slower and less expensive card.
 
I've tried a couple of different cards but the app still shows only the internal 1.2Gb storage. Is there a trick to getting a card recognised?
 
Why do you need a card in the controller? I have a 64Gb card in it but always record to the one in the drone. Is this bad practice?
 
Why do you need a card in the controller? I have a 64Gb card in it but always record to the one in the drone. Is this bad practice?
Don’t think so, I also have a 64gb in RC but only as a spare in case I need it for the drone, I have before now gone out flying but forgetting to have a card in drone, age related forgetfulness, cheers Len
 
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I agree with the reasons @lensimages made and I almost always start up the "Screen Recorder" before I launch. It records the video files to my removeable 64g card. As the FPV video includes the on-screen overlay info and warnings and the orientation map etc., I get a lot of feedback when I play them back and there's often info and warnings that pop up that I didn't see during the actual flight. I think it's great for learning plus you have a video to re-examine if something went wrong. I keep a file of all my screen recordings.
 
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