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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Si può portare Drones & Quadcopters (UAS) in aereo?

Elettronica e batterie

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
Risposta Rapida
Mano: ✓ SÌ Stiva: ✓ SÌ

Sì — puoi portare drones & quadcopters (uas) nel bagaglio a mano in aereo. 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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Regolamenti per autorità di sicurezza

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

SÌ

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

Stiva:

SÌ

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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Come imballare drones & quadcopters (uas)

Bagaglio a mano: Allowed in carry-on (LiPo batteries in cabin).

Bagaglio da stiva: Drone body allowed in checked (batteries in cabin).

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Domande Frequenti (FAQ)

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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