LaCie DJI Copilot: Robust hard drive for mobile data transfer without a computer

The mobile all-terrain hard drive LaCie DJI co-pilot In addition to a USB-A and a USB-C connection, it also has an integrated SD card reader, which simplifies the exchange between camera memory cards and mobile storage. In addition, you do not need a Mac, MacBook, PC or laptop to back up data from a photo camera or camera drone. A smartphone and the LaCie BOSS app are sufficient for managing the data. During use, the FP charges the smartphone battery. You can find more details about the product and usage in this article LaCie DJI Copilot hard drive.

Back up photos and videos of the DJI drone without a computer

Camera drones, especially the high-quality models from DJI, ensure that pretty much anyone can take wonderful photos and videos from the air. These are saved on an SD card. If it is full, you either have to empty it on the computer and save the recordings or insert a new SD card into the drone. 

But if you don't want to carry around a whole bag of memory cards or a laptop, you can use the LaCie DJI Copilot hard drive. The shock, dust and splash-proof all-terrain hard drive with a robust housing holds 2 terabytes. Files can be copied directly on the device. Management and viewing are implemented via the app for iOS and Android.

Everything that is needed is in the housing of the external hard drive: card reader, USB-A connection, USB-C connection and space for the right cable. A selection of cables is included, even one with a Lightning connector for use with the Apple iPhone or iPad. The app, which is required for the mobile management of photos and videos on the hard drive without a computer, is available for iOS and Android alike. 

So you are fully equipped with a drone / DSLR camera, smartphone and LaCie DJI Copilot to experience your adventure in high resolution and without space problems and sorting out actually usable recordings. And you don't have to compromise on resolution to save space. A big plus for professional projects and beautiful holiday shots!

Copilot BOSS app download for iOS and Android

The external and mobile storage is also known as a BOSS hard drive. BOSS stands for "Backup On-Set Solution", ie a backup solution for on-site use. So that you can fully use the hard drive without a laptop or other computer, you need the on the used Android smartphone / tablet or the Apple iPhone / iPad with iOS Co-pilot BOSS App. You can find this for Android devices in Google Play Store and for iOS devices in Apple App Store.

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Back up pictures and video files from the camera

Of course, recordings from the SD card that were not recorded with a drone can also be saved without a computer. So if you take photos with a DSLR or record videos with a film camera / camcorder, the LaCie hard drive is also useful. Simply insert the SD card, copy the recordings to the hard drive and you're done. The device's LED display shows the copy status, shows how much space is still available and provides further information.

In order to organize pictures and videos and to make a pre-selection for later post-processing, you then couple the hard drive with the mobile communication device of your choice. Whether you are a drone pilot, photographer, video artist, nature observer or producer of the next big investigative documentary - if you don't want to carry umpteen memory cards with you, label them and keep them safe, you should take a look at the LaCie DJI Copilot. It also holds off a fall as well as dirt, rain and the like.

Features at a glance

You could write thousands of words about the product and the individual functions. In the following, however, I would like to clearly list the most important functions as well as further data, a video with application examples and the like. So you can tell if the LaCie DJI Copilot BOSS hard drive is for you sooner than with a long body of text;) Here are the functions summarized:

• Status window on the top shows copying status, free space on the hard disk, battery charge
• Copy files directly from the SD card
• External reading devices can be connected via USB
• Camera (DSLR, video camera, action cam) can be connected via USB
• Data management via smartphone and tablet via app
• Can be used as a power bank for smartphones / cell phones
• 3 year data recovery service included
• 1 month membership for Adobe Creative Cloud included

DJI Copilot data sheet

Here are the technical data of the hard drive so that you can assess whether and how the device can help you on the go:

• Manufacturer: LaCie 
• Partners: DJI
• Model Number: STGU2000400
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 3,6 cm x 13,6 cm x 11,1 cm
• Weight: 534 g
• Storage capacity: 2 TB (approx. 2.000 GB)
• Screen for displaying the free memory capacity, the battery charge status and the status of the copying process
• Battery capacity / nominal charge: n / a
• Which (PDF)

LaCie DJI Copilot scope of delivery

And here is the extensive scope of delivery of the external hard drive for photographers, adventurers, video artists and drone pilots:

• Hard drive DJI Copilot
• MicroSD adapter
• 2 x connection cables for USB-C hard drive and laptop: one USB-C 3.1 and one USB-A 3.0
• 3 x connectors or cables for iOS and Android devices: Lightning, USB-C and Micro-USB
• Charger with adapter for different sockets (Euro plug included)

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Buy the LaCie DJI Copilot BOSS hard drive

If you want to buy the LaCie BOSS hard drive for outdoor use, you can do so via Amazon, among others. In addition to the device including the scope of delivery shown above offers the search for the device also offers with memory cards included. There are offers with 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB SD cards from Samsung. The good thing about it: you know straight away that the Samsungmemory card compatible with the hard drive. Great for last minute purchases! When you're not in the reading mode of the Sir Apfelot app is located, you should still have the LaCie STGU2000400 get displayed in the Amazon box:

BOSS hard drive for data backup without a laptop

The LaCie STGU2000400 DJI Copilot BOSS hard drive for on-site use is used to copy photos, videos and more from the SD memory card or directly from the camera, drone, action cam, video camera and more. Files can be managed using a smartphone or tablet without a computer, notebook or MacBook. A display on the device shows all important data.

Buy it at Amazon Price includes VAT, plus shipping costs (updated: 15.04.2024 at 23: 25 clock)

Johannes Domke

After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.

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