Drone vs TSA

[gleavitt513]

Been thinking about this for a while now. About a year ago, took a trip to San Francisco, and thought about bringing my mini 3. I looked up what the restrictions for bringing a drone through tsa are, but couldnt find a solid answer, most answers said it depended on the airline. In the end i decided not to risk it. However, I am going to be taking a trip to canada soon this year by bus, and wondering what the restrictions might be for that, especially since im crossing a border. Also just wondering how tsa handles drones for future references.
Thanks.

 

[GFields]

Yes, you can bring a drone into Canada by bus and make an oral declaration to a border services officer. Since it is under 250g, you won't need to register it. However, it will need to be RID compliant.

 

[Chrislaf]

Yes, you can bring a drone into Canada by bus and make an oral declaration to a border services officer. Since it is under 250g, you won't need to register it. However, it will need to be RID compliant.

Drones in Canada do not have to be RID compliant as RID has not been implemented here yet. As long as you have not added anything to your Mini 3 you will not have to register it, get a pilot's licence or obtain a SFOC.

Chris

 

[MARK (LI)]

The drone itself should not be a problem, but how you are carrying the batteries could be an issue....you may need individual bags for them