DJI Copilot Australia launch
Shut up & take my money!
I don’t often say that but the new LaCie DJI Copilot external hard drive is going to be a game changer for all creatives. Finally released into the Australian market after the announcement at CES 2018 in Jan it will no doubt be in every photographer’s camera bag shortly.
In August I headed over to Sydney with Seagate (manufacturer) for a media briefing, first look and hands-on with the LaCie DJI Co-pilot. I also conducted a ‘crash course’ drone photography workshop with the media journalists before we put their skills to the test.
After the quick photography and video drone training, we had a competition to capture some images of BMX riders & skaters in the warehouse using either a drone, DSLR or mobiles. After shooting they then backed up their media using the DJI Copilot. All attendees used the DJI Copilot without any glitches, hitches or stalls- it was that easy and quick!
What is it?
The LaCie DJI Copilot is a self-powered external hard drive that gives you the ability to be in the field WITHOUT a laptop and capture, protect and even manage your media.
DJI Copilot box
It’s designed to have a ‘computer-less’ transfer of your media. It is the plug & play solution we creators have been looking for! Simply plug in your device, camera, drone etc- select copy & it will ingest all your media! That simple and quick with the aid of the monochrome digital display.
Sleek, light and grey!?
The app
The DJI BOSS (Backup On-Set Solutions) app is what you use on your smartphone to manage your media. Extremely intuitive, great UX, easy to navigate and fast backup!
The DJI BOSS App allows you to:
- Play, view your footage
- Move, organise and rename files
- Delete what you don’t want
The Ports
Besides coming with all the cables you need, on the side of the device you have: power input, USB-3.1, USB-C, SD slot and micro USB.
DJI Copilot side view
Why you NEED one!
- No laptop needed to back up!!
- Copy files directly from drones, cameras, mobiles
- DJI BOSS app to manage, preview files
- Battery powered (charge via power cable or USB)
- Use as a powerbank
- Dust, drop, splash resistant
- SD, USB-C, USB 3.1, micro USB
- Compatible with most devices and formats
- 2TB storage (~60hrs of 4K video)
- 3-year rescue data recovery
On a Safari backing up footage in the middle of the night – If only I had a Copilot
The fewer things you need to charge, remember, set up, take with you on set or a location shoot the better. This device removes the need to take your expensive laptop (+ its charging cables, adaptors, case etc).
No matter what kind of creator you- photographer, drone pilot, influencer or even mobile photographer the LaCie DJI Copilot works across multiple devices and platforms with so much ease & simplicity.
Get it in your kit!