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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Drones & Quadcopters (UAS) ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Elektronik & Akkus

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ✓ JA Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Ja — Sie dürfen Drones & Quadcopters (UAS) im Handgepäck im Flugzeug mitnehmen. All spare and installed lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries MUST be in carry-on.

  • · All spare and installed lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries MUST be in carry-on
  • · Max 100 Wh per battery without airline approval
  • · Tape battery terminals or store in fireproof LiPo bags
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

JA

Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin).

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

Rule conditions: All spare and installed lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries MUST be in carry-onMax 100 Wh per battery without airline approvalTape battery terminals or store in fireproof LiPo bags

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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So verpacken Sie drones & quadcopters (uas)

Handgepäck: Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin).

Aufgabegepäck: Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Drones & Quadcopters (uas) in a carry-on?

Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin).

Can you pack Drones & Quadcopters (uas) in checked luggage?

Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

Can I bring drones & quadcopters (uas) on an airplane?

Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin). In checked bags: Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

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