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Flying on an airliner with spare drone batteries, where must the spares go?

In carry-on baggage only, with the terminals protected.

  1. In carry-on baggage only ✔
  2. In checked baggage
  3. Shipped separately as air cargo

Why: Spare lithium batteries must stay in the cabin, where a problem can be spotted and handled. Cover the terminals or use a case so they can't short circuit.

Huh, didn't know that: Lithium ion batteries are capped at 100 watt-hours each, though airlines may approve up to two spares of 101 to 160 Wh.

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Why did the spare battery sit in the cabin? It wanted to be a positive influence.
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Sources

  1. FAA PackSafe: Lithium Batteries https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries

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