Formatted SD Card on DJI. Need Help Recovering Videos
I am looking for input and advice from anyone with data recovery experience.
Situation--
- Device: DJI Osmo Pocket 3
- SD Card: SanDisk Extreme PRO 256 GB A2
- Reader for PC: USB3.0 MicroSDXC Reader
- Action: In the camera, I swiped to format the SD card (Didn't say if it was a quick or full format) and then took 10 photos before realizing all previous footage was gone.
Issue--
- Before formatting, the card contained approximately 3-4 hours of video footage and a few photos.
- SD card starting slowing down even though it was charged and had enough storage.
- I formatted the card (learned my lesson) and all the previous data went missing completely.
Recovery Attempts-- (All performed on original card with no further writes beyond the 10 photos)
- Recuva
- PhotoRec
- DMDE
- RescuePRO
- Disk Drill
I selected full deep scans, raw scans, fragmented recovery, and advanced camera recovery modes.
Results--
- All tools successfully scanned the card without read errors.
- The only files found were the 10 photos I took after formatting (plus its duplicates).
- There were no older photos, videos, or fragments.
Other Notes--
- Card functions normally (can read and write)
- File system appears normal (exFAT, correct capacity)
- No signs of hardware failure
- No residual directory structure
Is there any realistic scenario where the videos could still be recovered via specialized tools?
Would a professional lab or recovery service have a chance here?
I'm hoping that my data can be saved. Thanks in advance for any insight.
Disclaimer--
I'm not tech-savvy at all. I know very little about computers, cameras, and technical terms. I've just been learning everything as I go. Please be kind as I try to figure this out and do what I possibly can to salvage what I had.