# Formatting Media

## USB Drive

{% content-ref url="../../workflows-maintenance-updates/usb-formatting" %}
[usb-formatting](../../workflows-maintenance-updates/usb-formatting)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Wiris Pro SSD

### Download via PC

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**Do NOT format the SSD of the Wiris Pro when connected to a PC. This can brick the camera and will require it being sent back for repair.**
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* To remove media stored on the SSD, first power the Wiris Pro Payload on the aircraft. Then connect a cable to the micro-USB port on the side of the Wiris Pro. The drive should appear on a computer as ‘Wiris SSD’, with the files organized in folders by date.
* Drag the selected media off the Wiris SSD folder on to your computer.
* Right-click and 'Eject' the Wiris drive, then power off the drone and gimbal

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Make sure to eject the Wiris drive from your computer before unplugging the cable — power cycle the aircraft and gimbal before capturing any additional video or photos.&#x20;
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The video feed may stop after disconnecting from a PC. This is normal, the video will resume after a reboot of the aircraft
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### Formatting Wiris SSD

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**Do NOT format the SSD of the Wiris Pro when connected to a PC. This can brick the camera and will require it being sent back for repair.**
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The formatting option for the SSD of the Wiris Pro can be found in the camera settings under Advanced SSD Options - Format SSD

* The will restart the connection to the Wiris Pro and takes about 30-60s to complete. It is normal for video to briefly stop working as the connection is re-established

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