Drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) · FAA (air transport)
For Drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), authority is FAA (air transport); restriction type is restricted; scope is carry-on and checked baggage; conditions is Lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems can all be classified as dangerous goods; consult the operating manual, manufacturer and airline, recorded from its source on 2026-08-10.
- Item or substance
- Drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
- Authority
- FAA (air transport) our reading
- Restriction type
- restricted our reading
- Scope
- carry-on and checked baggage our reading
- Conditions
- Lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems can all be classified as dangerous goods; consult the operating manual, manufacturer and airline.
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What the source says
When you take your drone with you onboard passenger aircraft, whether you use drones for recreation, commercial activities, or as a public aircraft operator, your drone might be a dangerous good! Lithium batteries, fuel cells, and components of certain parachute systems can all be classified as dangerous goods. If you have any questions, please consult your operating manual or contact the manufacturer and airline prior to traveling.
— faa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-10
Source
- faa.govhttps://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/drones