You could be forgiven for thinking that travelling with your drone could be a horrible experience. You’re undoubtedly thinking of how to get it through security, how to store it on the plane and how to keep it safe and protected as you fly.
We’re here to tell you that it’s easier to travel with your drone or mini drone than you might think.
To answer some of your burning questions and to take all mystery out of the whole process, here is your failsafe guide to travelling on a plane with your drone.
1. Check in or carry on?
The first decision you need to make is whether to check your drone/mini drones Australia in so that it can travel in the luggage hold or whether to carry it on board with you as your cabin luggage.
As with any valuable piece of equipment such as cameras and laptops, it is usually recommended that you keep them with you in order to avoid it getting damaged or mislaid.
Therefore, we recommend that you invest in a suitable hard shell case for your drone and be sure that it meets the size requirements dictated by your dedicated airline.
These certainly differ with each airline so always check this requirement when booking your flights.
2. Going through security with your drone
Getting through security with your drone is similar to going through with your laptop. You will have to place it into a separate tray, taking care to remove its lithium ion batteries from your unit.
Security personnel may decide to check and inspect the batteries so you will get onto your flight quicker if you have removed its batteries and placed them in a separate security tray.
3. Repair kit and extra propellers
In the unlikely event that your drone is damaged while you are flying, having a repair kit and extra propellers with you will ensure that you can still use your drone when you arrive at your destination.
To protect the extra propellers, make sure to keep them in their original packaging. Your repair kit can be checked in with your luggage as chances are you won’t get through security with a pliers and screwdrivers.
With these 3 useful tips, you should find travelling on a plane with your drone an easy and hassle-free experience all-round.
Take time to ensure you’re doing all of the above and you’ll be leaving home thinking “bring on the awesome pictures and videos” – happy travels!
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