How to Copy DJI's Mavic 3 & RC Pro Videos & Photos to an iPhone (works on other phones too)
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Today's tutorial was requested by viewers of other MiddleLoop videos. Since we are downloading from both the Mavic 3 and the RC Pro, we start with a quick primer on High Resolution Video (Mavic 3) vs. Low Res Cache video (RC Pro). Then, we get into the meat of the video exploring various methods to Copy Videos and Photos from the DJI Mavic 3 and the DJI RC Pro to an iPhone (most methods should work on other phones and iPad too).
We cover several wireless methods including QuickTransfer, Bluetooth Share and Internet File-Share (like Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud). We'll also cover hardware devices; a USB Drive as well as a MicroSD Card Reader.
In this video, we show methods that both work 🟢 and do not work 🔴. In addition, we cover how to get rid of an error message that pops up every-time you power on the RC Pro after a Bluetooth Share transfer failure.
Table of Contents (click to go right to your topic of interest):
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Primer: Cached vs High Resolution
02:12 Transfer from DJI Mavic 3 to Phone
02:13 🟢 QuickTransfer
05:21 Transfer from DJI RC Pro to Phone
06:12 🔴 Bluetooth Share
06:56 🟢 Clearing Failed Transfer Error Message
07:29 🟢 Internet File-Share (Dropbox)
08:16 🟢 USB Drive Hardware Accessories
🟢 Successful Methods. 🔴 Unsuccessful Method
*Hardware Accessory Links referenced in the video:
iXpand USB Drive for iPhone: amzn.to/3uoFNK2
iPhone MicroSD Card Reader: amzn.to/3pNtOmh
(please note: these devices are for iPhone 14 and earlier with a lightning port. The iphone 15 and greater models now use a USB-C connector)
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Good job Jerry. I’m glad its not just me having a tough time copying files to the iPhone. Great job
TY for the kind words.
Thank you for clearing a few issues I was having with my iPhone 13 pro max with Bluetooth , great video ❤️👍👍
Thank you for the kind words. It may very well be an Apple security thing. In my research, I found a lot of issues with 3rd party devices that can’t write files to Apple products.
Thank you. Your video have saved me so much time. Very well done.
Excellent! So glad it is helpful.
Another great video, filled with useful tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Thank you very much. Hope to have a new one out this week
Finally someone who broke it down step-by-step!
Thank you for the kind feedback
Brilliant tutorial. I just bought the DJI Mavic 3 RC Oro Combo for $5,399.00 and this was never explained.
Just subscribed to your Chanel.
Excellent! I know you will love that drone and I’m glad our videos are helpful.
Lots of great tips in here if I can remember them as soon as my RC Pro arrives. I do prefer a hard wire method.
Fortunately, you can always go back and replay them 😃. I know we aren’t supposed to pick our favorite child. But, I have to say, the RC Pro is a great controller.
Very clear video, you have talent for this!! Keep producing. I would love to see a video on how to transfer the MaterShot Files to a PC. I would like to see exactly how to transfer the file that has the music on it. And also how to copy all the files from the MasterShot to a PC. Have subscribed. Thanks
Thank you for the kind words.
Good idea on Mastershots. Is that for posting to social media, personal enjoyment or something else. Thx.
Love your RUclips
I appreciate it. Thank you.
Wow I can’t wait to try this because I haven’t been able to get this to work for nothing. That part about how to clear the notifications, I usually just swipe down from top to bottom on the RC Pro screen which brings up the screen where the notifications are shown and other info and I clear the notifications there.
Yeah. There are a couple ways to clear the message. I think you can also tap on it when it pops-up and clear it that way.
What an excellent video thank you for taking the time to help everyone. I have just upgraded from the Mavic 2 to a Mavic 3 pro. And I was rather confused when I took my memory card from the Mavic three put in a card reader plugged into my phone and it says there are no files present. I wasn’t aware the only way to transfer files is the way you show in this video, that’s a shame, as I did like taking the SD card out and transferring straight to my phone via a card reader. I was rather confused until I came across your video. I guess this is the way I have to do things now. Thanks again Ian in the UK
That’s strange. I’m wondering if your not writing to the memory card. The card should have the files on it. But, you’re not the first I’ve heard of having problems.
Your videos have really been helpful to me since I got my RC Pro a few months ago. Thank you!
Would you consider doing a video showing how to live stream from the RC Pro to RUclips?
This would be greatly appreciated by me, and maybe others.
Yes! Working on it now. Hope to have it out next week.
Just Released! ruclips.net/video/3u49lz5_yJE/видео.html
Thanks a lot Jerry! Informative and useful - and reassuring somehow, as I spent over an hour trying to get a single cached video transferred from my new Mavic and/or the controller, with no success. In addition to the failed Bluetooth ”connection”, I also couldn’t get the new fast Wifi 6 feature to work (”aircraft already paired with another device” - umm yeah so how do I unpair them DJI?). Maybe the lightning cable is my savior then. It’d be super fun if there was one option that actually worked
I am able to use WiFi 6 feature between Mavic 3 and my phone (iPhone). I get that message if the Mavic 3 is connected to the RC Pro controller. But, then I "retry" and it works. Then I get that message when I try to re-connect the RC Pro to the Mavic 3... again, "retry" works. So, I can freely go back and forth connecting the Mavic 3 to my phone and the controller.
Sorry you're having difficulties!
Download photo from DJI MAVIC 3 Cin to iPhone by using DJI Fly is a Lifesaver method, no more removing Micro SD from Drone. Thank you so much.
Excellent! I’m glad you found it helpful. It’s pretty quick too!
-Jerry
Hi jerry love the series on the rc pro .I was using Dropbox to transfer videos but now after watching your videos I am using the sand disk lightenining hard drive . My question is I love using master shots and quick shots on the air2s and would like to know how to transfer the finished master shot or quick shot to the drive . Is this also cached and what’s the best way to transfer? I generally take the sd card out of the drone and copy the 2 minute master shot in its entirety to LumaFusion on the iPad Pro and edit it myself ,however sometimes it would be nice to use the Dji version of the finished master shot as a quick finished edit and get it on the photos on the iPhone or iPad . Would love a tutorial on the best way to do this in the highest possible resolution . Keep up the good work jerry thanks Maurice
Thank you for the kind words. Good question on the transferring quick/master shot files. I’ll have to play with it. I do remember seeing the folder when I was researching the video we did on “Finding Files”. I’ll have to look into it.
Thanks so much for this. Quick question: Does Quick Transfer work on the Air 2S? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the inquiry. I don’t have an Air 2S to test, but from what I’ve read it does not support Quick Transfer.
@@middleloopvideo Thanks for getting back to me. Mine is being repaired as we speak. When it is returned, I will double check but I think you are correct. Cheers!!
@@marshallbreite3504 uh-oh. Crash?
Very useful video. But how do I get into the QT mode in the first place? Does the M3 need to be connected with a cable before the QT dialog pops up like in the beginning of your video? Thank you.
QuickTransfer is wireless. No need for a cable. What device are you trying to copy your Mavic 3 files to?
@@middleloopvideo to a MacBook M1
Every example I’ve seen of QuickTransfer has been between a drone (M3 and Mini 2) and a mobile device (running the DJI Fly App).
I use a USB-C to USB-C cable between my Mavic 3 Cine and my MacBook
Hi Jerry, thanks for all you do for the community! I'm trying to follow your instructions for quick transfer, but DJI Fly on my iPhone does not detect my Mavic 3T. So then I figured I'd use Google Drive. When I log into Google Drive on my RC Pro, I don't see any option to upload files. When I try to install the Google Drive app, it says that it is not compatible with my device. Dropbox works alright in Safari on my RC Pro, but I pay for my storage on Google Drive and don't have much space on the unpaid version of Dropbox. I don't often feel stupid, but this has me a bit frustrated.
I read a post from Dec 2022 that said quick transfer is not compatible with the 3T. I’d like to play with that drone. Lot of things I want to test.
@@middleloopvideo we have room for guests here in the Austrian countryside! 😊
😀 That would be nice. I bet you get some lovely footage there!
I use LANDrop app to transfer files from RC Pro to iOS and MacOS, and it works fairly well. I believe this app is a bluetooth based transfer app.
Cool. Thank you
Did you have to install that app onto the RC Pro for it to work?
Hey there. Sorry, install which app? Several methods were discussed.
@@middleloopvideo oh I’m sorry, I was replying to the person that said they use LANdrop. Today I’m going to see if I can set up Dropbox or Google drive and transfer some photos out of my RC Pro.
Please Will this work for Dji mini SE ?
We covered a number of procedures here... From the Remote Controller or Drone? Wireless? Cached? What device are you flying you Mini SE on? Sorry for all the questions... it may help to answer your question.
Tks. How do i copy files from mavic 3 directly to a USB drive plugged into my rc pro controller?
Hi David,
Thanks for reaching out. Before I answer you’re question, I’d like to know what your end goal is. Once on the USB drive, what do you want to do with the files?
I’m making some assumptions, like I am assuming you’re talking about video files. If so, are you wanting the full 4k hi-rez file or the HD (cached) version? I ask because the cached files are already on the RC Pro and can be copied directly using the File Manager on the RC. Where as the 4k version is sitting on the Mavic 3.
Assuming again that you want the 4k version, you would have to download them first to the RC before you could use the RC to copy them to the USB drive. But, if your end goal is to move the files to a computer, then I wouldn’t use RC Pro at all…. Just plug the Mavic 3 into the computer with a USB cable effectively using the Mavic 3 as a big USB drive.
I made some assumptions and I’m probably way off base, but I hope this helps.
-Jerry
Can you copy high res videos to the usb drive too? Or just the cache files?
From which device? The RC Pro? Yes. But, you’d have to download them to the RC Pro first.
@5:18 you mentioned there is one method around the restriction that you were going to get into later in the video. Unfortunately, the USB drive was only shown using the RC pro source. Of course we will not have 5.1 on the RC pro anyway so the method to “get around the restriction” was never shown.
Exactly! Glad I’m not the only one who is extremely annoyed by this . Lol
Pam Alot, I agree that isn'y very clear as you could interpret what is said to mean that by using the USB drive, you can copy directly from the M3 to the drive then to the iPhone. However, it is possible to download the 5.1k file from the M3 to the RC Pro using the download feature in the DJI Fly album. Then from there, you can copy that file to the USB drive from the RC Pro. In the Files App, the file will be located in Internal Storage/Android/Data/dji.go.v5 (this may vary depending on version)/Files/DCIM/OriginalFiles/Video/
I hop that helps.
Giovani, Sorry for the confusion. I've responded to the original comment. I hope it helps.
@@middleloopvideo I took the MicroSD from the drone and downloaded the 5.1k file from the card into the PC folder for Google Drive. Then downloaded the file from Gdrive to iPhone. The iphone's storage usage is reduced by the amount of the video file but the video is not in my album folder. Any idea where it could be? Or is it not showing because it's 5.1k?
I don’t see Quick Transfer on my RC Pro. I have the Mavic Air 2S. Is this solely for the Mavic 3 and newer?
We don’t have an Air2S to test. But, I’ve read it doesn’t support Quick Transfer (yet). This feature was added later to the M3 and then the Mini 2 (which is older than the Air2S). So, who knows?! 👍
Can you pls make a tutorial about how to ad Google Playstore or other third party apps on Rc Pro?
Here ya go!
Installing 3rd Party Apps on the RC Pro
ruclips.net/video/a2AYMdwCpZY/видео.html
@@middleloopvideo and THAT works well? Does Playstore working well?!
We suggest using Playstore to find vetted apps but not to install them. The video I sent should help
I got the mentioned and linked USB drive. It doesn't "come with its own app" for iOS. One must install the required app from the App Store. The iPhone cannot read the disk without the app.
TY for the FYI. I’ve used the iXpand drive for years and on a number of different iPhones as I’ve upgraded. I hope you find it as useful as I have.
Hi, so for what I see the RC Pro Controller does not support QuickTransfer directly from the Drone to the Controller? Thats strange since the controller does have WiFi 6.
That would appear to be correct (at this time). When you open up the DJI Fly App on the RC Pro, it doesn’t prompt you to connect via QuickTransfer like it does on the phone. It simply connects using Ocusync 3.0 in order to fly.
I imagine this is by design as it already has a copy of the cache file for videos (HD quality) and photos download within a second or two as it is. Plus the high definition version of the videos can be huge and frankly there just isn’t a lot of room in the RC Pro for them. Who knows, this too may change in a future firmware update. 😀
@@middleloopvideo I missed your reply, thanks. Sounds logic, hopefully would be added through firmware update
I have a SD card Reader and I tried to copy Videos from it to my iPad Mini 4 and it did not work. What did I do wrong? I have the Mavic 3 fly more combo.
There’s a lot of points of failure here… let’s see if we can narrow it down. First, can you iPad read other SD Cards?
2nd, are you sure the files are on the SD card? Check it on a computer. If not, are you sure you changed the setting to write to it vs writing to internal memory of the M3. It also may need to be formatted before the M3 can write to it. Check out our video on Formatting the SD card. That video may be written for the RC Pro but there’s info in there that will apply.
Btw… we actually don’t like using the SD card for transferring files. Did you try QuickTransfer? We’ve used it between the M3 and iPhone successfully and it’s pretty fast.
With the Fly More, you use the RC Pro to fly I’m assuming. The cache files are probably still on it. These videos will be in HD not 4k but should look pretty good on that iPad and take up less room on the iPad. You might want to grab them before they get overwritten just in case the files somehow didn’t written to the SD card or M3 internal memory.
Sorry for the long winded brain dump.
-Jerry
Do you know if this method also works with the Air 2 S and the RC Pro?
I use android phones
To Which method are you referring ? We discussed several. Thx.
@@middleloopvideo exporting photos and video via wireless connection with the Air 2 S.
Sorry for the slow response... just saw your message. I think you're referring to QuickTransfer. I don't own an Air 2S so I can't confirm, but from what I've read, it looks like it's only supported on the Mavic 3 and the Mini 2.
Thanks for the fantastic video... BUT, can you tell me via comment or new video if there is a way to get the CACHE videos on the new DJI Mini 3 Pro with the new DJI Dedicated remote. Your video shows using features of FULL ANDROID on the older much more expensive remote. The new one does not have Full Android. I was dumb doing my 1st flight that I want to have archived and shut down the Mini 3 before I stopped recording. So the original on drone is completely corrupt. But the CACHE on the remote is fine.. But it seems impossible to get it. And in the new remote there is NO SHARE icon next to the heart icon. Is there a new way? Or is that CACHE file permanently trapped on the remote... I tried pulling SD card out and hooking to my Mac, but it did not recognize it. Thanks for your words of wisdom. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed Vloggers ]
Sorry to hear you’re having problems with the new drone. We have no experience with the mini 3. But, I’m surprised shutting down the drone corrupted the files on the drone unless you pulled the battery while recording. I’m trying to understand if they are actually corrupt on the drone.
Did you record to internal memory or MicroSD card on the drone and remote?
@@middleloopvideo Re: “Sorry to hear you’re having problems with the new drone”
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I’m actually loving it so far… the corrupted file was because I was an idiot. My second flight I STOPPED recording, waited 1 minute and shut down the drone and files are fine. BUT the experience made me realize someday I might NEED the CACHE VIDEOS [drone crash in the deep ocean and/or Bermuda Triangle and such things]. Problem is it SEEMS there is NO WAY to get the CACHE VIDEOS off the DJI RC remote. As I mentioned problem being, it does NOT have FULL ANDROID, so no Dropbox etc. And in the Remote I CAN fully SEE and PLAY the CACHE file… there is just no UP ARROW SHARE EXPORT ICON next to the HEART icon in the upper right.
Re: ‘surprised shutting down the drone corrupted the files on the drone unless you pulled the battery while recording”
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The SD card wasn’t removed till 30 minutes later with the drone off… So it was definitely corrupted because I SHUT DOWN the drone while it was still recording. But that part of the problem I am not at all worried about. I know now not to be an idiot. BUT, I can see a great need to be able to EXPORT the CACHE video sometime in the future if the drone itself breaks or is lost.
Re: ‘Did you record to internal memory or MicroSD card on the drone and remote?”
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I THOUGHT I had it recording to the SD card… and it seems based on space usage to be there.
But when I pulled SD card and put in my Mac Pro it said SD card was not recognizable.
Re: As to the EXPORT function…. Do you know a way? And when you find one, can you do an updated video that covers the Mini 3 Pro with the brand new “DJI RC” remote?
Thanks again for all your words of wisdom.
- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed Vloggers ]
Hi Eric,
I don't have that RC, So I can't be sure. But, some people have had problems using the MicrSD card in the RC until they have formatted it on the RC. We have a video on formatting the card here which might apply to your RC too... ruclips.net/video/NXhws03fZvM/видео.html We also have a video on expanding the memory of the RC Pro that may help you too. It explains what goes to the SD Card and what continues to get written to internal memory. ruclips.net/video/6tH3-Z-jK50/видео.html
Since you still have the cache files on the RC in internal memory, our favorite method of copying files from the RC to the Mac is using a USB-C to USB-C cable (we don't like to move the MicroSD card from device to device a lot -- mostly use the MicroSD card just to expand the memory and leave it in the RC)... But, Mac doesn't natively read the Android Disc Operating system. So, you'll need to install a program on the Mac which can read it... we use the Android File Transfer program: www.android.com/filetransfer/
Once installed, with the RC power off, connect it to the Mac with USB-C to USB-C cable. Turn on the RC. If it doesn't auto-run the Transfer program, run it manually... the program can be a little finicky, in that sometimes when it auto-runs, it immediately closes with a message that it, "Can't access device storage". Just press "OK" to clear the message and re-open it. You should see the entire file structure of the RC (both the Internal Disk and the MicroSD Card). Then, open the Finder App and drag and drop the files you want from the Transfer App to the folder you want in the Finder app. Works great!
Maybe, we should do a video on this after we finish the one we're working on now. :).
Do you know where the cache files are on the RC... We have a video on that too for the RC Pro which may apply to yours too ruclips.net/video/NLw71QhBN3U/видео.html
I hope it helps. Good luck!
-Jerry
@@middleloopvideo thank you soooo much. I will get the android xfer app. And watch the videos you linked. Thanks so, so much. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed Vloggers ]
Let me know which, if any, work for the mini 3 and new remote and I’ll be sure to update the description. I’ve been getting a lot of questions on that drone.
Thank you and good luck 🍀
can dji rc pro smart controller wirless transmit image to another tablet in real time so someone can stand close watch what is going on without having to look over my shoulder
The RC Pro has an HDMI port that can be pugged into an external monitor for that purpose... Of course, that's not the wireless solution you asked about. I'm currently researching Live Stream for a future video... but not having much luck with the screen share side of things... I'm trying to solve that with a third party app. Stay tuned.
Got it working! New Video: ruclips.net/video/3u49lz5_yJE/видео.html
way dji mavic 3 not save video and photo to samsung s21 phone ? thanks
Hi! I’m not sure I understand. The video you commented on was on copying photos and videos to the phone. Is that what you were trying to do?
We don’t have the Samsung s21… but, can you provide a little more detail? We gave several methods in this video. Which did you try. Are you getting any errors? Are you using internal memory or an SD card? What are you copying from?
Thank you.
Plz make a video DJI mini 3 pro RC how to tranfer data to iphone
From what I've read, that little drone rocks! Just not seeing the ROI for MiddleLoop at this time. Happy to do the video if DJI supplies the drone. Have you tried the instructions of the RC Pro to see if that applies? Let me know, if it does, we'll update the description to include it. Thank you.
@@middleloopvideo thanks i appreciate it, can't wait to your update soon
I don't have an iPhone or a Mac would you consider making a video for Android please?
You have an Android phone or tablet? USB-C connector?
@@middleloopvideo Yes
Mavic 3? Have you tried QuickTransfer?
same over here 👈
FYI… the video we are working on now is on Expanding the Memory of the DJI drone and there’s a section on transferring the files you might find useful.
“Furture”?
Yeah... what can I say... one slipped by. 🤣
Future is spelled not as in your video where you spell it “Furture”
Ugh. Good catch! Over 11 thousand views and you’re the first to mention it. I wish RUclips let us fix and re-upload them.
-Jerry