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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Peut-on apporter Drones & Quadcopters (UAS) en avion ?

Électronique et batteries

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
La réponse courte
Cabine : ✓ OUI Soute : ✓ OUI

Oui — vous pouvez emporter drones & quadcopters (uas) en bagage cabine dans l'avion. 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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Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

OUI

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

Soute :

OUI

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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Bagage de cabine: Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin).

Bagage en soute: Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

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Foire aux questions

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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