Can you take a drone on an international flight?

Yes, you can take a drone on a plane — but there are a few rules. As DJI explains, yes you can take a drone on a plane as either a piece of carry-on luggage, or as a piece of checked luggage, depending on its size. But, no matter what, you must take out the drone's batteries and put those in your carry-on bag.



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Yes, DJI drones are allowed on flights outside of India. However, there are some restrictions that you need to be aware of. The drone must be registered with the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) in India. You can do this online at the DGCA website.

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Yes, you can take a drone on a plane — but there are a few rules. As DJI explains, yes you can take a drone on a plane as either a piece of carry-on luggage, or as a piece of checked luggage, depending on its size. But, no matter what, you must take out the drone's batteries and put those in your carry-on bag.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

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Yes, You can bring it to India, but only till the airport. Indian customs will seize it, as drones are not allowed in India at the moment. You can get permission from DGCA to import and fly.

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According to the latest regulations, you can bring lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of up to 100 watt-hours (Wh) in your carry-on baggage. If your battery has a capacity of more than 100 Wh, you need to get approval from the airline before you can bring it on board.

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Drones are allowed through the TSA checkpoints, according to the TSA. That said, just because you can get your drone through the airport doesn't always mean you can bring your drone on the plane. Always check with your specific airline prior to traveling for their policy.

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European Union Drone Regulations. According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), flying a drone is legal in the European Union, but we recommend being aware of and compliant with the drone regulations listed below before doing so.

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In the United States, authorities allow tourists to fly drones under the Federal Aviation Administration. The most important guideline to remember: never fly a drone within a 5-mile radius of any airport.

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A: The bags are scanned for security, not specifically for lithium batteries. If you leave a lithium battery in your bag it will travel with you. It is safer for the battery to be in the cabin so that if a thermal runaway occurs the cabin crew can deal with it.

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Lithium batteries present a risk of both igniting and fueling fires in aircraft cargo/baggage compartments.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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