| July 7, 2021

There are quite a few articles about the best microSD cards for your drone. Unfortunately, many of these articles are outdated and don’t provide current information. Mid-way through 2021, what is the state of the market for microSD cards for the most popular drones?

In 2021 it’s not just about speed and capacity… it’s also about ruggedness. The microSD cards used on drones are subject to vibration and shock, so cards should be designed to withstand the tough environment your drone is subject to. Look for cards rated by the manufacturer to be impact-proof, shock-proof and vibration-proof.

Always check with the manufacturer for your drone’s microSD requirements first so you know you will be getting a compatible card. Don’t guess. You’ll see your drone’s microSD class, speed and size requirements. The terms can be confusing, but don’t worry. We’ve broken it all down for you with this handy guide to deciphering the microSD card industry jargon.

Now that you know the microSD card requirements for your drone, here are some microSD card families that we recommend due to their vibration-proof and shock-proof design.

SanDisk High Endurance (32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes)

SanDisk 32GB High Endurance SDSQQNR-032G-GN6IA microSDHC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 64GB High Endurance SDSQQNR-064G-GN6IA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 128GB High Endurance SDSQQNR-128G-GN6IA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 256GB High Endurance SDSQQNR-256G-GN6IA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I

SanDisk Max Endurance (32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes)

SanDisk 32GB Max Endurance SDSQQVR-032G-GN6IA microSDHC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 64GB Max Endurance SDSQQVR-064G-GN6IA microSDHC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 128GB Max Endurance SDSQQVR-122G-GN6IA microSDHC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I
SanDisk 256GB Max Endurance SDSQQVR-256G-GN6IA microSDHC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 UHS-I

SanDisk Extreme (128GB, 256GB, 400GB and 512GB sizes)

SanDisk 128GB Extreme SDSQXA1-128G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A2 UHS-I
SanDisk 256GB Extreme SDSQXA1-256G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A2 UHS-I
SanDisk 400GB Extreme SDSQXA1-400G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card U3 V30 A2 UHS-I
SanDisk 512GB Extreme SDSQXA1-512G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card U3 V30 A2 UHS-I

SanDisk Extreme Pro (64GB and 128GB sizes)

SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro SDSQXCY-064G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A2 UHS-II
SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SDSQXCY-128G-GN6MA microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A2 UHS-I

Lexar High-Performance Professional (32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB and sizes)

Lexar 32GB Professional microSDHC Memory Card C10 U1 V10 A1 UHS-I
Lexar 64GB Professional LSDMI64GBBAP633A microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A1 UHS-I
Lexar 128GB Professional LSDMI128BBAP633A microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A1 UHS-I
Lexar 256GB Professional LSDMI256BBAP633A microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 V30 A1 UHS-I

Samsung EVO Plus (64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes)

Samsung 64GB EVO Plus MB-MC64HA/EU microSDXC Memory Card C10 U1 UHS-I
Samsung 128GB EVO Plus MB-MC128HA/EU microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 UHS-I
Samsung 256GB EVO Plus MB-MC256HA/EU microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 UHS-I
Samsung 512GB EVO Plus MB-MC512HA/EU microSDXC Memory Card C10 U3 UHS-I

Samsung Pro Endurance (32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB sizes)

Samsung 32GB Pro Endurance MB-MJ32GA/APC microSDHC Memory Card C10 U1 UHS-I
Samsung 64GB Pro Endurance MB-MJ64GA/APC microSDXC Memory Card C10 U1 UHS-I
Samsung 128GB Pro Endurance MB-MJ128GA/EU microSDXC Memory Card C10 U1 UHS-I

We hope this information was helpful for you! If you didn’t see the microSD solution for your drone or if you need more information about any of these cards and potential alternatives just call or write us. We are here to help you. We wish you happy droning!