Does TSA check drones?

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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Drones are allowed through the checkpoint. Please check with your airline prior to traveling for their policy. Drones containing lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems may be prohibited in baggage.

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Delta Airlines At this time of writing, there are no policies or rules in regard to having a drone on any of Delta's planes in regard to their Restricted Items list.

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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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American Airlines passengers are allowed to travel with drones. However, the drone's battery must not exceed 160-watt-hours. Passengers may take a drone as carry on luggage if it or its box is less than 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters in size.

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For the most part, compliance with the 400-foot rule is a voluntary matter. There is no existing mechanism for the FAA to monitor if there are drone pilots, licensed or otherwise, who will fly above this altitude limit.

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Most drones are powered with lithium-ion batteries and are required by the FAA to be stored in your carry-on baggage. I say “most”…to know for sure you'll need to know the watt hours of your battery. If your battery is 100 watts or less, place them in a plastic bag, battery case, or sleeve in your camera 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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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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Airport GEO Zones To ensure public airspace safety, DJI sets GEO Zones around airports to regulate UAV flights. *Because environments and safety concerns may vary, airports are classified according to three risk categories: high, medium, and low. No flight whatsoever is permitted inside a Restricted Zone.

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