Which drones have internal storage?

We give you an overview of drones that are equipped with internal memory and explain why you need it – or not.

You can’t take drone shots without storage space. So far, so clear. When buying a drone, you therefore need to know whether it has internal memory, how big it is or whether you need to purchase an additional memory card. This is because memory cards are not usually included in the scope of delivery and must therefore be purchased separately.

Overview: Drones with internal memory

The following table provides an overview of well-known and popular drone models that have internal storage space.

Does my drone need internal memory?

No. Internal memory is usually small and is more of an add-on than a permanent solution. However, it can be helpful if you forget to insert a memory card into your drone and only realise this when flying.

The Cine model series of the Mavic 3 is an exception here, as it has an integrated 1TB SSD that is designed for fast memory access.

If a drone has no internal memory, you simply need to purchase an additional memory card and insert it into the drone. The costs here are quite low and negligible compared to the prices of popular drone models.

How do you switch between internal memory and memory card?

The switch between internal memory and memory card can be set in the respective drone app. For DJI drones, simply navigate in the DJI Fly app in the camera view to Settings -> Camera -> Memory. Here you have the option to switch between internal and external memory.

Frequently asked questions about drones with internal memory