# Drones, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) · FAA (air transport) — Flying with restricted items: FAA, TSA and IATA baggage and air cargo rules

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, not quoted from the source)_
- **Restriction type:** restricted _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Scope:** carry-on and checked baggage _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **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.

## 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.

## Source

- https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/drones

Last verified: 2026-08-10. Review by: 2027-08-10.
Part of [Flying with restricted items: FAA, TSA and IATA baggage and air cargo rules](https://referencesource.org/air-travel-item-restrictions/).