Can I Take A Drone On A Plane?

The best scenery is always on the road, and it's cool to travel far with a drone and let it record. But the question is, can drones be brought on plane?

Currently the TSA or FAA do not have any restrictions on carrying drones on board. But we should pay attention to that drones are live products, and airlines always have strict regulations on batteries. For example, most airlines do not allow passengers to travel with lithium-ion batteries in excess of 160 Wh.

Understand the airline's policy on carrying drones

When we fly around the world, each airline has different regulations for carrying drones, and even different airlines you encounter during transfers will have different regulations.

After studying the policies of carrying drones on board multiple airlines, such as American Airlines policy, Canadian Airlines policy, Emirates Airlines policy, Hawaiian Airlines policy, and Southwest Airlines policy. The safest way is: the drone and its battery must be placed in carry-on luggage, pay attention to the battery size and watt-hour limit, and be properly protected, with tape or protective terminals.

What do you need to do before taking your drone on a plane?

One way to bring an object on an airplane is to carry it with you, and the other way is to check it in. The better way to carry a drone is to carry it with you and remove the battery.

First of all, make sure that your drone is turned off, and you have a suitable drone backpack or drone box for transportation to avoid damage during travel.

Second, take your battery out of the drone. Drones with batteries are not allowed in checked baggage. Please do not put the drone battery in the checked luggage, as it will be detected during the baggage security check at the airport and cause boarding delays.

The reason why lithium batteries of drones are not checked is to avoid the danger caused by the large amount of heat generated by lithium batteries. Therefore, your drone battery will be taken out separately and you will take it with you.

Can I take an Autel drone on a plane?

Autel drones can certainly accompany you around the world, but you must also pay attention to the drone-related laws and regulations at your destination. The management of carrying batteries on board is strict. The following are the battery specifications of Autel drones, so that you can quickly understand the battery specifications of drones and avoid being detained during airport security checks.

Autel Drones Batteries	Capacity	Energy
EVO Nano Series Battery	2250mAh	17.32Wh
EVO Lite Series Battery	6175mAh	68.7Wh
EVO II Series Battery	7100mAh	82Wh
EVO Max Series Battery	8070mAh	120wh

Note: The battery specifications used by each series of Autel drones are the same.

How to carry Autel drone on the plane?

The best way to carry an Autel drone on a plane is in a carry-on bag. Each series of Autel drones has different backpacks to choose from, which can completely store the drone and most of its accessories.

I hope that after reading this article, you understand that you can take a drone on a plane without any problems. Of course, traveling around the world with a drone is a wonderful thing, but when flying a drone locally, you also need to understand the relevant local regulations on drone flying to avoid fines or confiscation of drones.

Countries where drones are prohibited to fly/countries where drones are prohibited

In the United States, flying drones has become common. When you fly a drone to the United States, you need to register the drone for leisure use. Of course, drones under 250g do not need to be registered. Please comply with the regulations on the recreational use of drones and the commercial use of drones to ensure that you can fly the drone legally.

When you fly a drone to other countries and regions, please find relevant information in advance to ensure that the drone can take off normally in the local area.

Here are some countries that are not allowed to fly with drones/countries that ban drones: Nicaragua, Morocco, Fiji, Zambia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kenya, India.

These countries are very strict about drone management. You cannot bring a drone into the country without special permission, and you will face the risk of having your drone confiscated.

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