So, heading to Iceland again and chasing lava.....! Here's some handy hints on sailing thru the airport and getting your drone on holiday! Happy travels everyone! Ian
Great video Ian. Thanks for sharing your travel expertise. I hope that you have a enjoyable trip. Stay safe. I am looking forward to seeing your Iceland videos. Cheers, Bob
Lol, one week to late with this - but really useful I just got back from flying my Air2s around Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal. No problems at all! 👍🏾😊🌞
Took my Mini 2 to the States in July. Flew Virgin Atlantic with no drama, just had my batteries discharged down to about 20% and took them out and put them next to my iPad. Sailed through security both times.
Hi Ian, thanks for the very informative video! I myself have thought about how to take drone batteries on airplanes according to the rules, this video clarified the matter a lot. Have a safe trip!
Fantastic info you have answered the big question , My Brother is going to the States and i asked him if he could get me 2 of the battery plus for my Pro 3 and as he will be flying with BA he was a bit concerned if he could bring them back but now thanks to you we know that it will be fine to bring them back in their hand luggage
More good info, I am heading over on Saturday and it will be first time with a drone, now know it will be no problems packing it in with my camera. Only question will be about registering it in Iceland ?
Interesting video as ever Ian. Flying out of Birmingham airport last month with my Min3 Pro I was asked to remove the controller from the hand luggage and place in the tray by security, no issue with the drone or batteries. Their reason was it has a screen like a laptop or tablet.
Great advice as usual Ian, well it only remains for me to say have a great time there and I hope all goes well be safe and look forward to your videos in the Future regards TJK UK.
Hi Ian, Thanks for that. I normally use Emirates between U.K. & NZ. Emirates require the drone must be check in luggage but the batteries carry on! So their nice safe bag ends up being useless and you have loose batteries in your carry on (I use lipo safe bags for them though). Also regularly get stopped for them to do a drugs swab over the batteries. Guess the hard case batteries have been used for other purposes in the past!! Cheers Andy
Nice video, I just actually bought me a Mini 3 Pro with the screen and flymore bundle, as I am going to Greece next year, won't be needing the hassel of my Air 2S or my FPV down there. Can't seem to find the plus battery easy for purchase though.
Very informative Ian thanks 👍 I flew out to Turkey a few years back with my Spark and all the airline wanted was the batteries in a separate fire retardant case and the pins covered, the Turks were the same flying back going through customs 👍 It’s more relaxed nowadays but we still need to take caution where possible 👍 Enjoy your trip, will be good to see your videos and photos 👌👌👍 Safe journey 👍
Im heading to turkey very soon and really wanma take my dji mini 2 ..... i have 3 batteries for this and was gonna buy a lipo safe bag... do you think ill be okk taking it
@@Codybear09 Yes mate, I went anal on looking after my batteries I put little rubber covers over the contact points as this was an issue with travelling at the time with drones. As long as all batteries are separated you should be ok. I had 2 batteries per lipo bag (4) with a partition in between. I also downloaded and printed out in English and Turkish of the flying mandate as stated in the Turkish embassy website of what and where I could fly. Get to know their laws and keep within them mate other wise you’ll get into bother if you take the piss, and they will confiscate your drone if you do fall foul! Hope this helps you Antony. Enjoy Turkey it’s a beautiful place and wonderful people 👌👍 Take everything in your hand luggage as they will want to see it and how your batteries are packed, they did with mine 🤷♂️
I traveled from the United States to Puerto Rico with my Mavic 2 last year and had no problems until I came back into the states I had to unpack everything from the drone to the batteries for TSA. I think it depends who you run into as to if you’ll get static or not.
Hi Ian, just to add to your comment about going to different countries with drones, mexico is a total no go as far as drones go, unless you’re a resident
@@IaninLondon I’m totally gutted about this, My wife and I are going to Mexico in 3 weeks and I was looking forward to taking and using my mini 2 to take some great pics and footage but it’s not happening now.
I just got back from the Dominican Republic with no problems though security both ends. It is worth noting though that you have to apply for a licence to fly in specific areas such as Saona Island. You just need to email the aviation to request the application form and they will send this to you. It does come in Spanish and they will communicate in Spanish by email so have your translate tool at hand to complete the process and allow a month before you travel. You do need to do this as they will stop you flying if you don’t have permission. 👍🏼 ps: I had a mini2 with three batteries in my hand luggage
When flying from NL to LDN, next Dublin and back to NL again some weeks ago, I experienced no issues with my mini-3 Only at Dublin Airport they asked to open my hand luggage “as there’s some electronics inside”. When showing them the drone, they friendly nodded and I could pass without an issue. I did use a LiPo back though, but I think that this wasn’t needed.
Hi Ian, great video. Can you show your carry on bag packed somehow? I have numerous camera bags but never seem to have the one that fits all my stuff! The Mini 2 in the fly more bag takes up half the bag for example! Which doesn't leave much room for camera stuff and batteries etc.
Hi Ian I’m going to Tobago from Gatwick BA flight and I’m taking my mini 2 combo, nikon dslr with 2 spare batteries, and osmo action camera with 3 spare batteries. Power bank, so can I put all the equipment in hold suitcase and all the batteries in my carry on bag? Bit confusing..
Yep, they always want the lithiums in the carry on, although a few airlines are ok with unconnected batteries in the hold. And worse, a few have restrictions on the total number of batteries in carry on. Bottom line, check the restricted items page for their lithium battery rules. 👍🏻
Thanks Ian for the advice I am taking my mini 2 on holiday for the first time getting through airport sec seems ok bu I was wondering if I need to unlock any maps or anything so I can update my location or anything any further info or websites would be great Andy
Hi Ian do I need anything to fly my drone in the canaries read something yesterday that your UK licence does not cover now we have left the EU, is this correct
Thanks Ian. Very helpful. We've been travelling abroad with our drones for work for many years. Good advice re checking the country specific and airline specific regs. The IATA generic rules are here and set the baseline at 20 batteries per person in hand luggage with taped connections. Most airlines use this, though as you say, some lower it (which can be annoying). Taking kit abroad in the EU for work now requires a carnet (equipment passport to prove it's not being sold) from your local chamber of commerce at the cost of £300-400 and paperwork being stamped by customs at departure and return. Thank you Brexit!
@@IaninLondon We do. RTK drones and GPS surveying gear etc. for photogrammetry. Have a great trip. Looking forward to seeing some of your videos afterwards. 👍🏼👌🏼
Took my GLADIUS mini underwater drone through LHR caused a stir at security as they’d never seen one, zero issues in DXB, Maldives they were very interested in it but in a non security way… got asked about batteries, only question was how long do they last.
@@sidbrun_ no, security supervisor said he’d never seen one in the 16 years he’d worked there, showed his team what it was looked at xray, asked about batteries, they were genuinely interested, for when / if they see one again I suppose
Thanks Ian great video and very timely one question as I now have the Mini 3 combo pack do I need a special bag to keep the spare batteries in or is the charging hub ok on it's own with all the batteries in. Have a great time very envious but no of the 5 mile walk to get there. 👍👍👍
@@IaninLondon got stopped at Manchester airport with the Mini 3 and Air2s, nothing to do with the drones, but a cigarette lighter in one of the side pockets!
Hi thanks for the video and info. I have a mini 2 and don't yet have an operator ID. I want to take it on holiday, will it be a problem getting the drone out of UK and back again without an operator ID? Thanks
There won't be a problem at the airport, but as the UK op id is not EASA-registered, you'll need to register again in a European country; Cyprus is good; just 16 EUR and lasts 3 years.
@@IaninLondon thanks for letting me know. I'm actually off to Turkey and had initially decided I wouldn't bother as the rules seem complicated and contradictory. But I have seen people have taken drones and that since it is less than 500g the rules don't apply to this drone. Hence I am thinking of taking it again, but still some uncertainty in my mind if there is something I'm missing.
I will be travelling to Italy in 3 weeks to do a motorbike trip and here in Australia we are only allowed 7kg to bring onboard as hand luggage. So buy the time I pack my mini3, my 3 gopros a couple of samsung T5 storage disks and my Ipad pro, I have reached my limit. I used to travel with my Cannon 5D mk2 with 3 lenses and other photography gear and laptop, that can no longer be done unless you want to take the chance and put it in your luggage. How do you guys do it in Europe, do you have a weight restriction for carry on luggage as well?
I don't have experience of too many different airlines, but the general European rules seem to be that you pay different rates for different airplane hold and cabin baggage allowances. I generally purchase 20kg hold and 10kg cabin. Basic fares don't include any significant cabin baggage.
I notice the BA say "spare batteries including power banks". Do they mean in total for all the equipment you're carrying (dslr, drone, power banks, Go Pro etc)? or per device? If it's the former, that's a pain in the bum if you have a camera, drone and maybe an action camera. Iceland Air have the same wording, but a 20 battery limit would make all the difference (who carries more than 20 batteries?)
I went from Heathrow to Nice, then Nice back to Heathrow in June. At Heathrow they didn't pull my bag aside, but it was so unbelievably busy I'm guessing they were being less thorough. At Nice though, it was just me and a couple other people, and they decided to pull mine aside. Took the drone out my backpack and camera out my suitcase, put that paper thing across it which they check with a machine, then left me to pack it all again and said "next time take it out the bag before the x ray" I thought the point of the x ray was to look inside the bag without taking everything out 🤦♂ I'll take out my laptop (Would rather not obviously) but I'm not gonna unload all my electronics.
I have Coverdrone insurance. There is a list of excluded countries on the policy documents. Spain requires a fire-proof badge on both the drone and the remote control. These badges have to contain your name, address, telephone number and the serial number of the drone (available obviously in Fly App). I had to order these laser etched badges from Germany. Take the li-po batteries out of the carrying bag before the airport security X-Ray, which can't see through all items in your drone bag, and put them through separately. As regards the Watt Hour rating and airline policy, I'm really irritated that Aer Lingus (Ireland's state airline) just keep giving me the stock reply to my specific question. I'm having to 'read between the lines' about the 100 Watt Hour limit applying to each battery, or to all batteries being brought. This may sound like nit-picking on my part, but it's the first time I'll be flying with a drone abroad and I don't want any unpleasant surprises at the airport (at euro 199 per Mavic 3 battery).
The 100 wh limit is per battery. And I've not been asked to unpack my bags. Remember it's the airport security, not the airline, for the x-ray. But it is indeed the airline dictating what's allowed on board but none of them limit to a total of just 100wh.
On the Air Lingus restricted items page, there's a green Dangerous Goods link, which opens a pdf that shows they allow up to 4 Spares each up to 100wh. 👍🏻👍🏻 www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/restricted-items/
With the Chinese Communist Party’s behaviour in Hong Kong. It’s treatment of the Uyghurs and the threat to Taiwan, how can we continue to buy and ‘play’ with Chinese made drones. If my existing Mavic Mini crashes or fails I will not be buying another Chinese drone even if I have to give up this hobby as a result. Obviously if an alternative source can be found I would be more than happy but I fear, like many things, they would be cost prohibitive.
Great advice Ian thx
So, heading to Iceland again and chasing lava.....! Here's some handy hints on sailing thru the airport and getting your drone on holiday! Happy travels everyone! Ian
Great info 👍
Super useful video, thanks Ian
Thank you Ian. Very helpful and reassuring.
Great info. Travel safe.
Great info and video mate, looking forward to videos on your travels 👍👍
Very informative, thank you 😊🙌
Thanks and good luck! Looking forward to your videos!!!
Great video Ian. Thanks for sharing your travel expertise. I hope that you have a enjoyable trip. Stay safe. I am looking forward to seeing your Iceland videos. Cheers, Bob
Very informative Ian. Great content as usual. 💯👊🏿
Lol, one week to late with this - but really useful I just got back from flying my Air2s around Lisbon and Sintra in Portugal. No problems at all! 👍🏾😊🌞
Took my Mini 2 to the States in July.
Flew Virgin Atlantic with no drama, just had my batteries discharged down to about 20% and took them out and put them next to my iPad.
Sailed through security both times.
Hi Ian, thanks for the very informative video! I myself have thought about how to take drone batteries on airplanes according to the rules, this video clarified the matter a lot. Have a safe trip!
Just in time- heading to Corfu and want to take my Mini 2. So a big thanks Ian.
Good travels 👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic info you have answered the big question , My Brother is going to the States and i asked him if he could get me 2 of the battery plus for my Pro 3 and as he will be flying with BA he was a bit concerned if he could bring them back but now thanks to you we know that it will be fine to bring them back in their hand luggage
Especially if they're left in their packaging. No probs 👍🏻
More good info, I am heading over on Saturday and it will be first time with a drone, now know it will be no problems packing it in with my camera. Only question will be about registering it in Iceland ?
Interesting video as ever Ian. Flying out of Birmingham airport last month with my Min3 Pro I was asked to remove the controller from the hand luggage and place in the tray by security, no issue with the drone or batteries. Their reason was it has a screen like a laptop or tablet.
They were being over fussy there 😖
Great advice as usual Ian, well it only remains for me to say have a great time there and I hope all goes well be safe and look forward to your videos in the Future regards TJK UK.
Thanks Thomas 👍🏻👍🏻🤠
Hi Ian, Thanks for that. I normally use Emirates between U.K. & NZ. Emirates require the drone must be check in luggage but the batteries carry on! So their nice safe bag ends up being useless and you have loose batteries in your carry on (I use lipo safe bags for them though). Also regularly get stopped for them to do a drugs swab over the batteries. Guess the hard case batteries have been used for other purposes in the past!! Cheers Andy
Good to know 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice video, I just actually bought me a Mini 3 Pro with the screen and flymore bundle, as I am going to Greece next year, won't be needing the hassel of my Air 2S or my FPV down there. Can't seem to find the plus battery easy for purchase though.
If you live in Europe, then my understanding is that the plus batteries for the Mini 3 Pro won't be available for legal reasons.
Very informative Ian thanks 👍 I flew out to Turkey a few years back with my Spark and all the airline wanted was the batteries in a separate fire retardant case and the pins covered, the Turks were the same flying back going through customs 👍 It’s more relaxed nowadays but we still need to take caution where possible 👍 Enjoy your trip, will be good to see your videos and photos 👌👌👍 Safe journey 👍
Im heading to turkey very soon and really wanma take my dji mini 2 ..... i have 3 batteries for this and was gonna buy a lipo safe bag... do you think ill be okk taking it
@@Codybear09 Yes mate, I went anal on looking after my batteries I put little rubber covers over the contact points as this was an issue with travelling at the time with drones. As long as all batteries are separated you should be ok. I had 2 batteries per lipo bag (4) with a partition in between. I also downloaded and printed out in English and Turkish of the flying mandate as stated in the Turkish embassy website of what and where I could fly. Get to know their laws and keep within them mate other wise you’ll get into bother if you take the piss, and they will confiscate your drone if you do fall foul! Hope this helps you Antony. Enjoy Turkey it’s a beautiful place and wonderful people 👌👍 Take everything in your hand luggage as they will want to see it and how your batteries are packed, they did with mine 🤷♂️
I traveled from the United States to Puerto Rico with my Mavic 2 last year and had no problems until I came back into the states I had to unpack everything from the drone to the batteries for TSA. I think it depends who you run into as to if you’ll get static or not.
Hi Ian, just to add to your comment about going to different countries with drones, mexico is a total no go as far as drones go, unless you’re a resident
Okay, that's a new one to me and a real surprise! Just double checked and of course you're right. Cheers for flagging that 👍🏻👍🏻
@@IaninLondon I’m totally gutted about this, My wife and I are going to Mexico in 3 weeks and I was looking forward to taking and using my mini 2 to take some great pics and footage but it’s not happening now.
I just got back from the Dominican Republic with no problems though security both ends. It is worth noting though that you have to apply for a licence to fly in specific areas such as Saona Island. You just need to email the aviation to request the application form and they will send this to you. It does come in Spanish and they will communicate in Spanish by email so have your translate tool at hand to complete the process and allow a month before you travel. You do need to do this as they will stop you flying if you don’t have permission. 👍🏼 ps: I had a mini2 with three batteries in my hand luggage
When flying from NL to LDN, next Dublin and back to NL again some weeks ago, I experienced no issues with my mini-3
Only at Dublin Airport they asked to open my hand luggage “as there’s some electronics inside”. When showing them the drone, they friendly nodded and I could pass without an issue.
I did use a LiPo back though, but I think that this wasn’t needed.
Hi Ian, great video. Can you show your carry on bag packed somehow? I have numerous camera bags but never seem to have the one that fits all my stuff! The Mini 2 in the fly more bag takes up half the bag for example! Which doesn't leave much room for camera stuff and batteries etc.
I'll post it in Instagram tomorrow.. ian_in_london
@@IaninLondon Cheers Ian.
I’ve flown with a mavic many times and never had an issue with any airport security or airline.
Hi Ian I’m going to Tobago from Gatwick BA flight and I’m taking my mini 2 combo, nikon dslr with 2 spare batteries, and osmo action camera with 3 spare batteries. Power bank, so can I put all the equipment in hold suitcase and all the batteries in my carry on bag? Bit confusing..
Yep, they always want the lithiums in the carry on, although a few airlines are ok with unconnected batteries in the hold. And worse, a few have restrictions on the total number of batteries in carry on. Bottom line, check the restricted items page for their lithium battery rules. 👍🏻
@@IaninLondon thanks Ian
Thanks Ian for the advice I am taking my mini 2 on holiday for the first time getting through airport sec seems ok bu I was wondering if I need to unlock any maps or anything so I can update my location or anything any further info or websites would be great
Andy
Just make sure you have data roaming to get the maps when you're there....
Hi Ian do I need anything to fly my drone in the canaries read something yesterday that your UK licence does not cover now we have left the EU, is this correct
Thanks Ian. Very helpful. We've been travelling abroad with our drones for work for many years. Good advice re checking the country specific and airline specific regs. The IATA generic rules are here and set the baseline at 20 batteries per person in hand luggage with taped connections. Most airlines use this, though as you say, some lower it (which can be annoying). Taking kit abroad in the EU for work now requires a carnet (equipment passport to prove it's not being sold) from your local chamber of commerce at the cost of £300-400 and paperwork being stamped by customs at departure and return. Thank you Brexit!
I'm guessing you have a fair bit of kit! 🤠👍🏻👍🏻
@@IaninLondon We do. RTK drones and GPS surveying gear etc. for photogrammetry. Have a great trip. Looking forward to seeing some of your videos afterwards. 👍🏼👌🏼
Took my GLADIUS mini underwater drone through LHR caused a stir at security as they’d never seen one, zero issues in DXB, Maldives they were very interested in it but in a non security way… got asked about batteries, only question was how long do they last.
What were they asking about it at LHR? Did it seem like they were gonna confiscate it?
@@sidbrun_ no, security supervisor said he’d never seen one in the 16 years he’d worked there, showed his team what it was looked at xray, asked about batteries, they were genuinely interested, for when / if they see one again I suppose
'Ian in London' seems an increasingly less accurate channel name 😉 Nice video.
I was there yesterday I'll have you know...... 🤣🤣
Thanks Ian great video and very timely one question as I now have the Mini 3 combo pack do I need a special bag to keep the spare batteries in or is the charging hub ok on it's own with all the batteries in. Have a great time very envious but no of the 5 mile walk to get there. 👍👍👍
They're fine in the charging hub! Cheers, Ian
@@IaninLondon got stopped at Manchester airport with the Mini 3 and Air2s, nothing to do with the drones, but a cigarette lighter in one of the side pockets!
Hi thanks for the video and info. I have a mini 2 and don't yet have an operator ID. I want to take it on holiday, will it be a problem getting the drone out of UK and back again without an operator ID? Thanks
There won't be a problem at the airport, but as the UK op id is not EASA-registered, you'll need to register again in a European country; Cyprus is good; just 16 EUR and lasts 3 years.
@@IaninLondon thanks for letting me know. I'm actually off to Turkey and had initially decided I wouldn't bother as the rules seem complicated and contradictory. But I have seen people have taken drones and that since it is less than 500g the rules don't apply to this drone. Hence I am thinking of taking it again, but still some uncertainty in my mind if there is something I'm missing.
It's sub 250 gram drones that have the fewer rules 👍🏻
hold up, you just got back from holiday, what job do you do in London Again?
I will be travelling to Italy in 3 weeks to do a motorbike trip and here in Australia we are only allowed 7kg to bring onboard as hand luggage. So buy the time I pack my mini3, my 3 gopros a couple of samsung T5 storage disks and my Ipad pro, I have reached my limit. I used to travel with my Cannon 5D mk2 with 3 lenses and other photography gear and laptop, that can no longer be done unless you want to take the chance and put it in your luggage. How do you guys do it in Europe, do you have a weight restriction for carry on luggage as well?
I don't have experience of too many different airlines, but the general European rules seem to be that you pay different rates for different airplane hold and cabin baggage allowances. I generally purchase 20kg hold and 10kg cabin. Basic fares don't include any significant cabin baggage.
I notice the BA say "spare batteries including power banks". Do they mean in total for all the equipment you're carrying (dslr, drone, power banks, Go Pro etc)? or per device? If it's the former, that's a pain in the bum if you have a camera, drone and maybe an action camera. Iceland Air have the same wording, but a 20 battery limit would make all the difference (who carries more than 20 batteries?)
That's how I read it but I truth, I go for 2 or 3 spares per item...
I am heading to Iceland from UK with mini 3 I have flyer id on my drone. Do I need any further paperwork to fly my drone to iceland? please help
Iceland is pretty easy. No registration needed unless you're commercial. www.icetra.is/aviation/drones/frequently-asked-questions-faq/
@@IaninLondon thanks for the help :)
I went from Heathrow to Nice, then Nice back to Heathrow in June. At Heathrow they didn't pull my bag aside, but it was so unbelievably busy I'm guessing they were being less thorough. At Nice though, it was just me and a couple other people, and they decided to pull mine aside. Took the drone out my backpack and camera out my suitcase, put that paper thing across it which they check with a machine, then left me to pack it all again and said "next time take it out the bag before the x ray" I thought the point of the x ray was to look inside the bag without taking everything out 🤦♂ I'll take out my laptop (Would rather not obviously) but I'm not gonna unload all my electronics.
I fly a drone in France over buildings, no problems.
I have Coverdrone insurance. There is a list of excluded countries on the policy documents. Spain requires a fire-proof badge on both the drone and the remote control. These badges have to contain your name, address, telephone number and the serial number of the drone (available obviously in Fly App). I had to order these laser etched badges from Germany. Take the li-po batteries out of the carrying bag before the airport security X-Ray, which can't see through all items in your drone bag, and put them through separately. As regards the Watt Hour rating and airline policy, I'm really irritated that Aer Lingus (Ireland's state airline) just keep giving me the stock reply to my specific question. I'm having to 'read between the lines' about the 100 Watt Hour limit applying to each battery, or to all batteries being brought. This may sound like nit-picking on my part, but it's the first time I'll be flying with a drone abroad and I don't want any unpleasant surprises at the airport (at euro 199 per Mavic 3 battery).
The 100 wh limit is per battery. And I've not been asked to unpack my bags. Remember it's the airport security, not the airline, for the x-ray. But it is indeed the airline dictating what's allowed on board but none of them limit to a total of just 100wh.
On the Air Lingus restricted items page, there's a green Dangerous Goods link, which opens a pdf that shows they allow up to 4 Spares each up to 100wh. 👍🏻👍🏻 www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/restricted-items/
Nobody talks about air 3 when traveling
great cheat !
Watching this knowing what happens to the Mini 3 is kinda sad
what
With the Chinese Communist Party’s behaviour in Hong Kong. It’s treatment of the Uyghurs and the threat to Taiwan, how can we continue to buy and ‘play’ with Chinese made drones. If my existing Mavic Mini crashes or fails I will not be buying another Chinese drone even if I have to give up this hobby as a result. Obviously if an alternative source can be found I would be more than happy but I fear, like many things, they would be cost prohibitive.
US Slavery and Vietnam did not prevent you from using UA-cam.... life is full of contradictions