Formatting Media
USB Drive
To remove photos from the USB drive, remove it from Astro and insert it into a computer.
For information on formatting the USB drive, check out this section of the wiki
The USB thumb drive can slow down over time. This can propagate issues throughout the system. Fully reformatting the drive could help resolve this issue, but it is best practice to replace the flash drive if you are experiencing issues after a long period of use.
Wiris Pro SSD
Download via PC
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.
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
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.
The video feed may stop after disconnecting from a PC. This is normal, the video will resume after a reboot of the aircraft
Formatting Wiris SSD
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.
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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