DJI Osmo Action 6 Gets Cloud Backup Support

DJI just gave the Osmo Action 6 a feature many creators have been quietly begging for, then loudly complaining about, then quietly begging for again. Cloud uploads are finally here. Google Drive, OneDrive, and even NAS support have landed, turning the Osmo Action 6 into a tiny autonomous data courier that does not need your phone or computer hovering nearby like an anxious parent. Here is what changed, how it works, and why this update actually matters if you shoot a lot of action footage and hate cable clutter.

What’s new and why it matters

With the latest update, DJI Osmo Action 6 footage can now be uploaded directly from the camera to cloud storage. Supported services currently include Google Drive, OneDrive, and NAS, depending on region. The feature works through the DJI Mimo app version 2.6.8 and later.

The key upgrade here is independence. Once configured, the camera can upload footage on its own over Wi Fi, without routing files through your phone or computer. No SD card juggling. No cable archaeology. No waiting for your phone storage to beg for mercy.

DJI is clearly aiming this at creators who shoot frequently and want automatic backups. Think travel vloggers dumping clips at night, action sports users who want redundancy, or anyone who has ever lost footage and stared into the void for a few minutes afterward.

Supported product series is limited for now. This feature is currently available only on the DJI Osmo Action 6. Older models are watching from the sidelines, arms crossed.

How to use cloud uploads step by step

Setting this up is straightforward, though DJI gives you two slightly different paths depending on how hands on you want to be.

For first time setup using a cloud drive like OneDrive, start by turning on the camera and connecting it to your phone through the DJI Mimo app.

From there, go to Me, then Camera Cloud Service, select your preferred cloud drive, sign in, and grant permission. Once that is done, connect to the Camera Network, tap Save Settings, and then Upload Now. The camera takes over, connects to Wi Fi, and starts pushing files to the cloud.

That is option one. It is best if you want automatic uploads of everything on the camera, which is enabled by default after setup.

Option two is more selective. Go to Album in the DJI Mimo app, choose specific files, tap Upload, select your cloud drive, sign in if needed, then save settings. This is ideal if you only want to upload highlights instead of your entire afternoon of helmet cam footage.

Once a cloud drive is linked, future uploads do not require signing in again. The camera remembers the last linked drive and uses it automatically, like a loyal but slightly warm piece of tech.

NAS support and common questions

DJI also added NAS uploads using SMB over a local network. This one is for the data hoarders, home lab builders, and anyone who trusts their own storage more than distant servers.

To configure NAS uploads, open DJI Mimo, go to Me, then Camera Cloud Service, and select NAS. You will need your NAS IP address, the SMB share name, and your username and password if required.

The SMB address is simply your NAS IP, usually something like 192.168.x.x. You can find it in your NAS system settings or app. The share name must be a top level folder, not a subfolder buried three directories deep. Save the settings, then tap Upload Now to confirm everything works.

As for FAQs, switching cloud drives requires signing out of the currently linked service before authorizing a new one. Upload speed depends mostly on your internet upload bandwidth and Wi Fi stability. A rough rule is Mbps divided by eight equals MB per second.

One important note. Wi Fi 7 is not supported yet. If your router has it enabled, you may need to turn it off temporarily. Yes, it is ironic that faster Wi Fi can sometimes make things slower. Welcome to networking.

DroneXL’s Take

This update is more important than it looks. DJI is quietly pushing action cameras toward being self managing capture devices, not just recording tools. Direct cloud and NAS uploads reduce friction, reduce risk, and save time, especially for creators who shoot often and move fast.

It also hints at a future where cameras behave more like smart nodes than dumb storage boxes. If DJI expands this to more models and adds better upload controls, this could become one of those features you never talk about, but would absolutely miss the moment it is gone.

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