All airlines have very similar policies based on the FAA policyI am reading conflicting info on some of the Airlines sites...
You cannot put your batteries in checked luggage.Ive got a Pelican case with a Phantom 4 and (3) batteries... Can it be checked? Can it be carried on?
Here's what Delta say: BatteriesDelta airlines in particular...
If I read the instructions correctly, you can check the drone with a battery installed in it, while spareAll airlines have very similar policies based on the FAA policy
Pack Safe – Lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, spare (uninstalled)
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_or...fo/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf
You cannot put your batteries in checked luggage.
Here's what Delta say: Batteries
That's the way it reads.If I read the instructions correctly, you can check the drone with a battery installed in it, while spare
batteries must be carried on. Is that a correct interpretation? ( I do not check my drone!)
No airline asks you to use Lipo bags or discharge batteries.I recommend putting your battery in a lipo bag..I bought these ....
Also drain your batteries to about 1 bar. It's annoying having to charge them back up but you'll save from having to hassle with tsa just in case.