Hey guys! Glad you guys are finally getting your cases this week. We shipped all pre-orders today, you guys were first on the list. International Pre-Orders went out via USPS Priority Mail (6-10 days) and Domestic went out via FedEx Ground (3 days, depending on distance from Texas!)
I got to take my Phantom on a trip last week in the first tradecraft case. On the way, checked it. On the return flight, I carried it as carry-on luggage. American Airlines / TSA had no problem with it but they were curious. Expect to get some looks, people will be interested in the Phantom!
I'll be sending this out to all new case owners, but I'll post it here first.
1. Always be mindful of your prop and battery wire positioning. Make sure it is positioned so it won't get pinched when the case is closed.
2. The main shell of the Phantom is held down by the foam strip. The four arms are held in position at the prop nuts. The prop nuts will contact with the top of the case, and this is what holds it all in. We didn't put any foam in that area so nothing would come into contact with your props. Your Phantom is held in securely and safely.
3. When traveling by air with your Phantom case, remove the air pressure valve and place it inside your Phantom case or somewhere you won't lose it. The small hole will allow for air pressure changes. When you land, re-insert the valve.
4. USA air traffic regulations state that you SHOULD NOT check LiPo batteries (the type of batteries that the Phantom uses). If you do check your tradecraft case, please REMOVE all your Phantom batteries and carry them in you carry-on luggage. See this link for more info:
http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html
5. If you are going to check your case, use TSA approved travel locks. When the case is checked the screeners will want to have a look at everything and the locks will ensure they get all the latches closed. The tradecraft case does come with two lock tabs. TSA approved locks have a special key that only TSA employees have. Keep in mind though, that TSA screeners will want to open the case and will probably look at everything, so we suggest carrying-on when possible.
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Lauren, Sales Team
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