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What are the rules to traveling with the mavic as far as these batteries are concerned? Can I take 2 batteries ? Does the xtra one have to be in a lipo bag etc?


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Just carry them in your carry on bag .... just cover the terminals and you will be fine

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You could put them in individual lipo bags if you want to and have them at around 30% power

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Did you have any trouble at customs, or did you procure a pre-approval letter from the Bahamian government? Heading to Treasure Cay in 2 weeks and would like to bring my Mavic, but haven't satisfied any of the legal requirements.
 
Just came back from a trip abroad and brought 4 Batteries total. One installed in the Mavic, the other 3 in my backpack.

Let us know how it goes in the Bahamas, I have heard numerous stories drones not allowed in the Bahamas. At Customs they confiscate the drones.
 
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Glad you managed your trip without incident, but at this point ( given all of the horror stories I've heard) I may not bring my Mavic at all. Bummer. I don't think it's worth the risk.
 
Here is what I found, this was updated as of Feb 2017.Bahamas.JPG
 
I cannot answer your query about the Bahamas and drone laws, but, for information of others, I have just returned from a cruise around the Caribbean. and got to use my Mavic several times, the only place I was aware of anti-drone rules was on the Isle of Barbados (which was our port of entry from a flight from Gatwick) .
The wind was very strong on all the Islands!!, no wonder they call it "The Windy's" (West Indies). Got to fly the Mavic on Antigua, The Turks & Caicos, Grenade, with no problem.
My Mavic Combo bag was with me every trip ashore, and not once was I stopped by the Security (who X rayed all my bags, when I returned from shore trips) at the Ships Gangplank.
All I would say is be wary ,where ever you fly, they have a load of National Parks/Gardens and have a zero tolerance level and (I would say) would not flinch at seizing your Mavic.
My solid advice is to find a quite spot to hide, and go for it !!
great views to be had !!.
(Video/Stills to follow, when I have unpacked, LOL !!!)
 
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I cannot answer your query about the Bahamas and drone laws, but, for information of others, I have just returned from a cruise around the Caribbean. and got to use my Mavic several times, the only place I was aware of anti-drone rules was on the Isle of Barbados (which was our port of entry from a flight from Gatwick) .
The wind was very strong on all the Islands!!, no wonder they call it "The Windy's" (West Indies). Got to fly the Mavic on Antigua, The Turks & Caicos, Grenade, with no problem.
My Mavic Combo bag was with me every trip ashore, and not once was I stopped by the Security (who X rayed all my bags, when I returned from shore trips) at the Ships Gangplank.
All I would say is be wary ,where ever you fly, they have a load of National Parks/Gardens and have a zero tolerance level and (I would say) would not flinch at seizing your Mavic.
My solid advice is to find a quite spot to hide, and go for it !!
great views to be had !!.
(Video/Stills to follow, when I have unpacked, LOL !!!)

Many thanks for the tip! I'll put it to good use.
 
I have no problem bringing 2 battery in my canon bag through airport customs.
 
You will need to at a minimum have a permit. The authorities are quite strict about checking whether operators have a permit, and may take the drone or fine you if they catch you flying without one. You are supposed to put a deposit on the drone as a bond when entering the Bahamas, but this is hit or miss depending on if the authorities see the drone when you are entering. Smaller drones like a Spark or Mavic are likely to be better for this, and you may be better off buying something like a Mavic as the bond price can be in the hundreds of dollars and can be a hassle to get the money back when you are leaving.

You can see more info regarding Bahamas drone laws & Bahamas drone permits here, Bahamas Drone Laws | UAV Systems International

Let us know if you have any questions and we would be happy to assist!
 
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