Battery Terminal Covers for planes

[Chris R]

Can somebody come up with a cool battery terminal cover. I would rather not have to put duct tape on the terminal for the plane.

I have the LiPo bags for them, but regulations also require the terminal be covered.

 

[msinger]

You don't need to cover them if they are in separate LiPo bags.

 

[Chris R]

I. just read this.

The IATA have had several rules and regulations in place for a while when it comes to sending Lithium batteries skywards (including Li-Ion and LiPo batteries):

• Spare batteries up to 100 Wh (watt hours): hand luggage only, max weight of allowed hand luggage
• Spare batteries from 100 Wh up to 160Wh (max): hand luggage only, max 2 batteries per passenger

Those regulations apply only to personal use. But what is personal use? Well, that’s up to the airline. Whatever their decision, though, transporting each battery in a sealed plastic bag (or dedicated fireproof bag, for LiPo batteries) and having the exposed terminals covered with duct tape is mandatory.

Both, Li-Ion and LiPo batteries are prohibited in checked baggage and are not allowed to exceed 160Wh. Lithium metal batteries are not allowed at all. These require special precautionary measures.

 

[Ender]

We use electrical tape... (aka insulating tape) cheap for 10m, enough for 200 batteries

Ender aka "el cheapo"

 

[chippie]

I would question if the Mavis battery terminals fall under the exposed category as they are recessed. Exposed within batteries normally means that there is chance of electric shock or creating a short. Saying that I think it would still be nice to have some small caps to fit over them.

 

[JohnC]

You could just put them in their original boxes then but them in your hand luggage, discharged of course.

 

[Kilrah]

The design of the connector would already qualify for being protected enough. Not to mention the fact that the connector doesn't even carry power when the battery is off.

 

[stealle]

If you must tape the terminals use Gaffer's tape. It sticks strong but does NOT leave any residue. Since I've discovered Gaffer's tape I rarely use duct tape or masking tape any more.
https://www.amazon.com/ProTapes-Pro...&qid=1481831602&sr=8-10&keywords=gaffers+tape

 

[Golfnut]

According to my calculations a Mavic battery is about 44Wh which is well under 100Wh meaning you can take as many as you want on a plane, within you weight limit of course.

 

[MavicPro83]

Having flown about 10 times with my P3P and not even had so much as the case being opened by security or the airline I don't think this is a concern


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[jerryflah]

Flew round trip Boston to Phoenix with my Yuneec Chroma. Both Air Ports opened and inspected the case [which is bigger and heavier than a Phantom's]
Boston was cool and Phoenix was enthralled. Thought it was exciting enough to call over some others and scope it out. Shared hubby's intention to get one ["drone" that is]
But all went fine

 

[F6Rider]

According to my calculations a Mavic battery is about 44Wh which is well under 100Wh meaning you can take as many as you want on a plane, within you weight limit of course.

Calculations?? It is printed right on the battery 43.6Wh

 

[FPVJunkie]

Just noticed these today on Dynamic 3D Solutions website: Dynamic 3D Solutions

 

[NYCMAV]

Just noticed these today on Dynamic 3D Solutions website: Dynamic 3D Solutions

I want these but seems expensive for what it is. Im sure someone will come up with a cheap 3d printable version soon.

 

[DJ Kim]

At Dulles airport in Virginia, I checked through security with Mavic + 4 batteries without any hassle after they examined them.
I just had them packed in individual ziplock bag in my carry on bag. They looked at each bag then okay-ed them right through last month on two different trips.


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[FPVJunkie]

I want these but seems expensive for what it is. Im sure someone will come up with a cheap 3d printable version soon.

These are 3D printed, I just don't have access to a 3D printer nor the knowledge to design it. I'm okay with paying a little more for it because of the time spent on designing it. I'm sure something similar will pop up on Thingiverse soon and you could print them for a couple dollars each.

 

[FPVJunkie]

Already some pretty interesting Mavic stuff on Thingiverse: MakerBot Thingiverse

 

[seanmclean]

There's no need for battery covers, discharged batteries, etc. Just carry them on.

 

[mattmjm]

I have not had any trouble traveling with my Mavic in my carry on. Not even so much as a question or additional inspection from TSA.

 

[Hook]

Flew Fl to Ca yesterday. Three fully charged batteries stored inside DJI Fly More bag with Mavic, RC and iPad mini - Not a glance by TSA. Almost was hoping they'd ask so I could show it off.


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