How to Get FPV Drones Through Airport Security
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2019
- Different airlines and countries may have different rules for drones and LiPo batteries. If you're not sure just Google your airline and check their regulations for drones.
In this video I'm discussing FPV Drones (without GPS) going from the UK to Ibiza. I have also used the same rules to travel to other countries using various airlines, and I have always had a simple and positive experience.
When I refer to the suitcase or 'main suitcase' in this video, I mean the baggage that you check in, which travels in the hold
#Drones #Airport #Security
"Take a plane apart from the inside" is not an attack vector I thought anyone was planning for but now we know.
Hahaha, we learned something today
Nice video. Good to see something more specific to our hobby.
Personally I would not put the quads into checked luggage, as there is a much higher chance of them being stolen or lost. Also regarding taking lipos out of the bag, I did this at Heathrow on a recent trip and it caused a major issue. It seemed to make them be more alert of what they were and this caused me to almost lose them on the way to an important race, I spent 20 minutes arguing with about 5 staff and showing all relevant documentation, where as on the way back from a country that was notorious for binning lipos at security I left them in my bag and had zero issues. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
JWREN FPV that’s really interesting. It seems like everyone has had different experiences depending on which airport they were at and who happened to be working that day. I know what you mean about the theft risk or even lost luggage. Hopefully holiday insurance would cover it
Love it, thanks for the tips!
Great to see something like this which is specific to our hobby. I put of travelling to Bali this year with my freestyle and cinematic drones because I was unsure what would happen at the Airport. Every time I spoke to the airline they told me a different tale so just didn’t risk it .
Thanks , hope you had a great holiday😎
Gassy Fpv thanks mate, I did! The worst that’s happened to me is I got a prop tool confiscated last year before I knew the no tools in hand luggage rule. I say go for it next time! I’d love to see some cinematic Bali shots 🤩
Magic FPV love your videos, keep it up 😎
Very useful. thanks.
Nice cool friend🤔👊👊
U are awesome man... 😍😍
amitesh gain you are the one who is awesome
Great vid
Aerialcraftibiza thanks! 👍
First!! :) thanks for the tips btw
kVar haha 🥇 cheers 👍
Amusing to hear u explain your experience and reasoning why they “will have to look at this” 😂 “6 people came running” as if a bomber is gonna scan bombs at the airport in plain sight
Would please guys explain why tools??
I'm traveling next week from philly to okc one layover
I used to traval fpv with some things checked some not. I've even taken my tool box carry on which I use for automotive electronics as well . I've had it for so long before fpv I even have a stray bullet or two in there. I've Never had a problem. I've heard the codes have changed since last year and am a little worried . Thanks for info.
Anthony Porreca FPVRC hope it helps. This is based on the rules from UK to Ibiza, so they may be less strict from the US. Happy travels 🙂
@@MagicFPV I'll discharge my battery's to 3.8v and pack them carry on in a steel box . I used to always burry them deep in my checked bags so was worried because I believe they never saw them haha. Thanks again man
I want to bring DJI FPV along with me from canada to india. Please tell me how can i???
Should i risk it with a company that says in the guidelines "no drones nor hoverboards allowed on board"? I was thinking about taking my eletronics apart from the frame kust to show that its not a harm for the plane
I think onboard means in the cabin (hand luggage), whereas you might be able to have them in the hold (suitcases). Maybe check with the airline and ask why... it's usually due to the fire risk of batteries.
Can i bring my fpv drone and mavic drone at the same time? And how would you sugest
Yes and from what I understand just pack the Mavic into the hold baggage (checked suitcase)
I am confused with the gps thing. So my quad that has a GPS module, needs to go in the hand luggage?
It's weird isn't it! They always mention it at East Midlands Airport but it could vary depending where you're flying from. From what they told me- it's because if it has gps they can disable it, if not they have no control so it's forbidden in hand luggage.
i have gps on all my quads, i think its madness to not have it lol, your above a tree canopy and cant remember where u are? good ole home direction arrow knows lol
So gps drones go in your hand luggage?
hey bro whats the model of your lipo case? where did u get it?
It’s a Torvol battery bag. It’s an additional purchase (doesn’t come with the Torvol backpack)
Hi I was wondering What they did wen you said “they took a swab from the battery” did they puncture the battery or what?
Please let me know.
Just used a little cotton bud to wipe it and then tested the cotton bud in a machine. I guess checking for traces of explosives
@@MagicFPV thanks very much I’m travelling to Poland in a couple of days.
That’s why I wanted to know.
Also we’re you able to take propellers in your hand luggage?
Apparently they are considered sharp items?
@@emanuelfrytsantos1302 hmm I didn’t know that! Might be worth putting them in the main suitcase then
@@MagicFPV alright but did you have any problems?
@@emanuelfrytsantos1302 hey bro how did you go travelling to Poland with the drone was there any issues or any pre approvals you needed for taking into the country
It’s so you can’t just take it out and fly it in the airport
Is it just me who who can hear a plane taking off in the background
Haha, that would have been fitting! I think it's my charger
@@MagicFPV How did you come up with your logo
Umm yeah absolute bullshit I've traveled to several countries with my rigs and never had an issue at all.. so not sure where you got the idea that home built quads are harder to get through airports it certainly hasn't been my experience
senseTUBE wow, that seems a bit harsh mate, I’m just trying to help. The info I’m discussing is not absolute BS, it’s based on official guidelines plus mine and others personal experiences. I’m glad you’ve had an easy time though 🙂👍