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FLYING WITH RED BRICK BATTERIES.....PLEASE HELP!!!!

Jean Guerra

Jean Guerra

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i have a question, i will be flying with all the gear on monday ...i just want to know if there is a specific thing i should do about security check points on airports with the batteries??? should i put them in my carry on bag or in my main luggage that goes under??? there are 8 bricks so that worries me a bit...

thanks guys!!!
 
You should FIRST go to the website of the airlines you are travelling and find what there restrictions are---All are usually the same with Li-Ion batts. But i always go to that page, print it and highlight the areas that pertain to the batts.....i then tape (with clear tape the ends of the batts so they cannot be exposed to anything...and put them in my carry on.....then when TSA says something....you have a copy of the regs and they are taped.....also you can connect one to your battery plate...i forget how many you can travel with...i always go with 4, and have not had any problems....i am stopped ALL THE time because traveling with a rebreather, CO2 absorbant, scuba tanks and know the drill all to well....always bring copy of web page of any QUESTIONABLE gear so the nuts at TSA don't tell you something that is not true or you must be able to prove what you have....and what the regs are......
 
Depends on what part(s) of the world you're traveling through. TSA rules for US air travel currently state that you may not pack spare lithium batteries in checked luggage. TSA does permit lithium batteries in carry on baggage, with some restrictions. Red Brick sized batteries would fall under the "larger lithium ion batteries" category. Two "larger" spare batteries are allowed in carry on luggage if properly prepared (tape over contacts or pack in insulating bag or case), and one additional "larger" battery may be carried on if installed in the device it powers.

US Department of Transportation "larger battery" information webpage:
http://safetravel.dot.gov/larger_batt.html

What actually happens at an airport checkpoint is going to vary based on locale and knowledge of personnel at the gate. Johnny's recommendation is a good one, look for information from your airline and/or regulation authority. Do your best to comply with the guidelines, and it probably wouldn't hurt to bring paper copies of the regulations with you to the airport. It may or may not help if there does end up being a disagreement, but it may prove useful.

Shipping spare batteries via a parcel service may be an option in some cases, or you might be able to find a rental of batteries at your destination should you not be able to carry as many as you need.
 
Due to the size you can take 1 fixed to the camera & 2 spare. It's 10 years in prison & 250,000 USD fine so I wouldn't break the rules.
Shipping will be an issue as they are 'dangerous goods' in the same group as dynamite, only specialest shippers can transport.


Jean Guerra said:
i have a question, i will be flying with all the gear on monday ...i just want to know if there is a specific thing i should do about security check points on airports with the batteries??? should i put them in my carry on bag or in my main luggage that goes under??? there are 8 bricks so that worries me a bit...

thanks guys!!!
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We ended up buying IDX Elites because of this.

In effect they are two batteries on one case which apparently make it safe or at least legal.
 
If you are travelling with a crew, each person will have an allowance of carry on, so split the batteries between you. Red Bricks, being "larger" Li Ion batteries, are not allowed in the hold of the plane.
http://safetravel.dot.gov/larger_batt.html
 
As so far no problem in Europe. carry it with you in the cabin & show it to the screening team.

Make a phone call to clear it up.

Pat
 
Patrick Tresch said:
As so far no problem in Europe. carry it with you in the cabin & show it to the screening team.

Make a phone call to clear it up.

Pat
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.....I'd NEVER point this out to the folks screening......why make yourself MORE of a target---follow the rules, bring a printed copy of the rules and just follow the other cattle.......i've found if i point ANYTHING out,.....then they call a supervisor, then they have to find someone --usually in Washington---by phone to give them a reading of the law---YES, this has happened to me when i pointed out i was carrying specialty equipment that IS approved to fly....but i opened my mouth.....Even after two boxes went by TSA at the checkpoint at luggage checkin...2 hours waiting for the airlines to get their corporate folks to give a reading on the law...

Lesson: keep mouth shut, follow rules. Don't say anything unless spoken to.......and no sense making any phone calls....because the guy checking your luggage ain't gonna believe anything you say....he works 9-5 and only knows what he's used to seeing every day.....
 
I travel with 24 Lithium Polymer batteries in my carry-on often. They are shrink wrapped and look DIY and sketchy.

I always get searched, I'm prepared for it. Batts are under the "big" lithium requirement so I can carry as many as I want, but they have set off alarms (literally) a number of times.

Best thing to do, IMHO. I unbox my one pelican carry on. I put EVERY battery in a tub separately so they can be seen better. This makes it easier on the screener, but also tells the security people "Hey, this dude does this alot, he isn't trying to be a douche"

And generally it works. Makes life easier for all of us, and the searches go quicker.

I've never had anyone tell me I cant fly with the (in the USA) yet, as of ~45 or so flights. Mexico and the U.K going TO the USA both were pretty seriously not letting me travel with them. Eventually they did.
 
Here's what I got from the airline going between DK and Spain (and I think it applies to a few other airlines as well):
The rules are stated as:
"Lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for
baggage consumer elelectronic devices.

No more than two spare batteries may be carried in
carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be induvidually protected to prevent short circuits.
Equipment containing such batteries may be in checked or carry-on baggage.

Permitted in or as carry-on baggage - YES
Permitted in or as checked baggage - NO
Permitted on one's person - YES
The approval of the operator(s) is required - YES
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location - NO"
 
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