TSA Battery Restrictions - Flying with Lithium Ion

Flying with lithium-ion batteries can be a pain. Know the TSA regulations and restrictions on batteries before you fly.

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[VedantUtneja]

Sir, I have been flying first time and after watching your video I am absolutely clear what to take and what type of batteries not to take and most important how to keep. Thanks a lot, means a lot. Great Job.

[MyMomSaysImSmart]

Volts x Amps does indeed equal Watts, but it definitely doesn't give you the metric that matters to the TSA: Watt-Hours.

[janetebrown]

I always love your presentations, I needed a laugh today. As TSA regulations and travel have so many restrictions along with what you can carry, Traveling light, compact and productively has always been a concern . Thank you so much for answering a question that has been on my mind for some time...safely packing my gear and ease getting on the plane... thank you again... I truly appreciate you.

[emilycohan]

Thanks for breaking this down for us - I really appreciate it :) Excited to start flying with my cameras (and batteries)

[domm]

I love it how when he talks about the chemical reactions, he pushes up his glasses, what a coincidence

[Faladrin]

The TSA website has information that seems to contradict much in this video. Not sure if something has changed or if TSA website is poorly written or what. The specific part I'm interested in is how many sub 100wh batteries you can carry on and the TSA website is clear the answer is 2. Any batteries over 100wh have to be cleared by your airline (and in my experience the airlines have no Idea what your asking them when you try to get them approved). I do somewhat doing the TSA will care if you slightly go over these rules. Also, a couple years ago the limit was 2 batteries Per Device, so a phone and a smart watch meant you could bring 4. The TSA website no longer mentions anything about how many devices.

[fx_gtx]

You mixing up power (Watts) with energy (Watt hours).

[deltadave]

most informative youtube video I've seen in years....thank you!

[druidavey]

This has cleared up everything for me on the battery travel front. Well done and thanks for your work!

[Mad-qbky]

Great information. Super helpful for a Berber flying with many Lithium Clippers. Thank you.

[czarzenana]

Lithium Ion batteries do not consist of two containers with a thin piece of plastic in between.
You are talking Watts where you should be talking Watt-hours.
What use is information if it is wrong?

[johnnychem]

This video saved me a lot of anxiety. Thank you

[russell]

Can they be checked under the plane if they are in a charging case. Say three go pro batteries in a charging case. ?

[reggiekoch]

Thanks, J.P. Exactly the information I needed. Hope you are well.

[Spencerawolfe]

Where can I print that document? I can’t find it in your links provided

[aroland]

Thank you so much for your time and effort!

[freshroastedfilms]

Where is the TSA document located? I clicked on the link that goes to the BnH page but can't seem to locate the document.

[plcmts]

Thank you for the information!
I hope you're not offended, but did you know that you sound exactly like Dr. Jack Badofsky?
He was a character on SNL known for his bad puns and was played by Tim Kazurinsky.

[aai]

Can I take a Lithium Iron Phosphate 12v that is brand new in a box on an commercial flight as a carry on?

[RYN]

A thorough well laid out video. Thanks a lot!