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by Scott Fairbairn on Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:48 pm
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I carry mine in my carry on, but it might be an issue for heavier batteries like those used in drones.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/614149791 ... s-in-cargo
 

by Ed Cordes on Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:04 pm
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I don't think this is a new rule. We fly a lot and are constantly reminded that Li batteries must be hand carried and the contacts must be covered to prevent shorting out. It is one reason laptops are not allowed in checked luggage.
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by E.J. Peiker on Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:19 am
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They've been banned for passengers for a long time. This rule simply makes it not legal for passenger planes to carry lithium batteries as cargo - for example, a company can't ship a lithium battery item via USPS air mail which uses passenger jets to carry a lot of mail.
 

by E.J. Peiker on Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:31 am
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Since I have a commercial pilot license I get FAA communiques. Here's the whole gory detailed rule for your reading pleasure :D

https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.d ... 022719.pdf
 

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