International air travel with LIPO since the new regualtion have been implemented?

[graham_newton]

Hi

Does anyone know how the new regulations impact international air travel with LIPO's?

Thanks

 

[gtranquilla]

Which new regulations are you referring to? Note also that there are some previous threads somewhere in this forum on this topic....

Hi

Does anyone know how the new regulations impact international air travel with LIPO's?

Thanks

 

[graham_newton]

Was there not a recent change in regulations that limited shipping of Lipo's?

I have read the other threads, According to them there have been no issues traveling with Lipo's.

Im just trying to be thorough.

Thanks

 

[Droider]

Here is the link to the document

http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Documents/Lithium-Battery-Guidance-2013-V1.1.pdf

You need to read and understand it. and how to calculate what is allowed. If you are over the 100gram limit you will have to use a certified shipping company to pack and transport them.

Dave

 

[RCJardin]

For broadcast camera batteries we always use PAG Ltd products as they supply all the paperwork for flight check ins.

http://www.paguk.com/sites/default/files/pdf/AirTransLiIon.pdf

I am now wondering if Lipo makers do the same thing and have test reports etc?

 

[gtranquilla]

Here is another thread on MR forums that should provide more complete answers:
http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?5702-Flying-on-an-Airline-with-LiPo-Batteries&highlight=Transporting+batteries

Please note that the IATA regulations seems to imply that the batteries be stored in cargo but most domestic flights require the batteries to be stored in carry-on luggage!!!!

There is also an approach to justify more batteries and/or capacity based on the percentage of lithium per battery being in the range of 30% relative to the weight of copper, plastic, polymer..... but not sure just how tech savvy the airport staff would be with supporting that argument.