Given the extreme portability and compact structure of the Mavic, many more people are going to be traveling with their drone and therefore we thought it would be good to share some tips and information about traveling on an airplane with your Mavic. No more big case to have to lug around. Hallelujah!
Can you bring the Mavic Pro on an airplane?
Yes, most definitely!
How would you recommend I travel on an airplane with my Mavic?
First off, pack it in a safe bag where it's not going to tossed around too much. If you are looking for a nice bag that has been specifically designed for the Mavic, check out the DJI Mavic Pro Hardshell Backpack.
I know I can bring the Mavic on the airplane but what about the batteries?
Batteries can be brought on the airplane as well. The FAA and individual airlines are beginning to regulate lithium batteries on passenger airplanes more and more so the rules are changing pretty quickly.
We highly recommend traveling with LiPo Bags!
DJI batteries are very highly quality and well manufactured lithium polymer batteries but still pose a risk of fire. Yes, we have to share there has been a case of a DJI battery fire on an airplane. With that being said, you're best of packing your batteries in LiPo Battery Safe Bags. They can be purchased at Advexure and are just $9 – Battery Safe LiPo Bag for Mavic Batteries
Battery regulations are always changing so be sure to check back with the FAA every few months. If you have any specific tips and/or further recommendations for traveling with your Mavic please be sure to share them below.
Safe travels and happy flying wherever your travels bring you!
- The Advexure Team
Can you bring the Mavic Pro on an airplane?
Yes, most definitely!
How would you recommend I travel on an airplane with my Mavic?
First off, pack it in a safe bag where it's not going to tossed around too much. If you are looking for a nice bag that has been specifically designed for the Mavic, check out the DJI Mavic Pro Hardshell Backpack.
I know I can bring the Mavic on the airplane but what about the batteries?
Batteries can be brought on the airplane as well. The FAA and individual airlines are beginning to regulate lithium batteries on passenger airplanes more and more so the rules are changing pretty quickly.
We highly recommend traveling with LiPo Bags!
DJI batteries are very highly quality and well manufactured lithium polymer batteries but still pose a risk of fire. Yes, we have to share there has been a case of a DJI battery fire on an airplane. With that being said, you're best of packing your batteries in LiPo Battery Safe Bags. They can be purchased at Advexure and are just $9 – Battery Safe LiPo Bag for Mavic Batteries
Few tips/things to remember when flying with Mavic batteries:
- You may take DJI Mavic Batteries on an airplane.
- In the United States, the TSA allows lithium ion batteries that are under 100 watt hours to be brought aboard an airplane.
- Any spare batteries (not installed in the Mavic) must be carried on the airplane and not put in your carry-on. The only time a lithium ion battery can be put in your checked luggage is if it is installed in the drone.
- You may carry-on as many Mavic batteries as you desire. It is highly recommended to protect the batteries from a short circuit. This can be done by taping over the connection terminals to ensure no metal objects could cause a short circuit.
- When proceeding through TSA it is advised to remove all batteries from your bag and place them in their own bin to be sent through the x-ray.
- If you plan on traveling often with your Mavic Pro Drone we may advise that you print off a copy of the TSA regulations in case you run into any trouble. Battery regulations can be found on the TSA website here.
Battery regulations are always changing so be sure to check back with the FAA every few months. If you have any specific tips and/or further recommendations for traveling with your Mavic please be sure to share them below.
Safe travels and happy flying wherever your travels bring you!
- The Advexure Team
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