We'll be going to Maui in about a month and of course I'd like to bring the drone. I'm assuming it's GOT to be carry-on due to the batteries, right? I wouldn't want to check it anyhow, but am wondering if anyone has had any issue with bringing it on? Anything I need to do or be aware of?
Looks like I'll need to know the wH of the batteries to be sure they're 100 or less each? 48.79
I plan on transporting the drone in it's original soft case, with 2 batteries. This will be in a backpack with the controller,, dual charger, a dSLR and a couple lenses.
Another regulation I found is
< 100Wh |
20 spare batteries (max.) | Carry on
100Wh ~ 160Wh | 2 spares max. | Carry on
Since Skydio 2's battery is consumer-grade and it is only 48.79Wh, the quantity limit would be 20 (?). And, of course, you have to carry on them.
But, I can't find the "Wh" information on Hawaiian Airlines' website!
Now, there are two situations:
(1) Hawaii airlines website's information is correct and serious ==> You will run into trouble, because other batteries of the DSLR are counted towards the 2 spare battery limit! (Even the battery in the cell phone and controller are counted toward the limit)
(2) Hawaii airlines website's information is not so correct ==> You will be ok to bring more spares and enjoy the flight.
So, for the sake of safety, check with your airline about the battery regulation.
www.evaair.com
Portable Electronic Devices and Spare Batteries
- Portable Electronic Devices (PED): e.g., Watch, Calculator, Camera, Cellular Phone, Laptop, Video, Drone, etc. If devices are carried in checked baggage, measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation and to protect from damage, and the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode). With a watt-hour rating less or equal to 100Wh, each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED and/or 20 spare batteries. The operator approval is required if a passenger carries more than 15 PED and/or 20 spare batteries.