Question 1

Can I bring Drone in my hand luggage?

Accepted Answer

United States (TSA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries must be in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — United Kingdom (CAA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — Europe (EASA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — UAE (GCAA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — Australia (CASA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs approval, over 160Wh prohibited. Max 2 spare batteries per passenger. — Brazil (ANAC): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — Canada (CATSA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — China (CAAC): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — India (DGCA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — Israel (CAAI): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — Mexico (DGAC): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — New Zealand (NZCAA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs approval, over 160Wh prohibited. Max 2 spare batteries per passenger. — Russia (Rosaviatsia): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited. — South Africa (SACAA): Drone body permitted. LiPo batteries in carry-on: under 100Wh permitted, 100–160Wh needs airline approval, over 160Wh prohibited.

Question 2

Can I put Drone in my checked bag?

Accepted Answer

United States (TSA): Drone body (without batteries) permitted. LiPo batteries are prohibited in checked baggage. — United Kingdom (CAA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. — Europe (EASA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. — UAE (GCAA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. Note: drones must be registered with GCAA and require permits to fly in UAE. — Australia (CASA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage per CASA rules. — Brazil (ANAC): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. — Canada (CATSA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. — China (CAAC): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. Note: drones over 250g must be registered with CAAC; operating in China requires approval and there are extensive no-fly zones. — India (DGCA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. Note: all drones must be registered with DGCA under UAS Rules 2021. — Israel (CAAI): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. Note: drones require CAAI and Civil Aviation Authority approval and permits to operate in Israel. — Mexico (DGAC): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. — New Zealand (NZCAA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage per NZCAA rules. — Russia (Rosaviatsia): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage. Note: operating drones in Russia requires Rosaviatsia and FSB permission; significant airspace restrictions exist, especially since 2022. — South Africa (SACAA): Drone body without batteries permitted. LiPo batteries prohibited in checked baggage.

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