💼 Cabin bag
No
Drill body prohibited in carry-on. Lithium battery (if removed) must travel in carry-on under battery Wh limits.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Depends
Drill body permitted. Lithium battery must be removed and carried in carry-on.
💡 Tip: Remove the lithium battery from a cordless drill and pack it in carry-on — the battery cannot go in checked baggage. The drill body (without battery) can go in checked baggage.
Airline-specific rules
🇺🇸American AirlinesCordless drills permitted in carry-on if the lithium battery is removed; drill with battery must be checked.
🇮🇪RyanairNot permitted in cabin baggage; must be in hold.
🇬🇧EasyJetPower tools including drills must travel in hold baggage.
🇺🇸DeltaDrill body can be checked; spare lithium batteries for cordless drills must be in carry-on.
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Browse all Tools →Based on official TSA guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.
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