Tech & batteries
Lithium cells, drones, expensive electronics. Most of this stays in the cabin — checked luggage is where it gets confiscated or catches fire.
Items in this cluster
Drone
Lithium batteries must travel in the cabin. Some countries (Morocco, Cuba, Saudi Arabia) ban drones at the border.
Lithium batteryElectronicsCustoms riskDeclare at borderCheck this item on the route checker →
Power bank
Always in cabin baggage, never in the hold. Most airlines cap each bank at 100Wh; 100–160Wh needs airline approval.
Lithium batteryElectronicsCheck this item on the route checker →
Lithium battery
Spare lithium-ion cells go in the cabin only, terminals protected. Damaged or swollen cells must not fly.
Lithium batteryBatteryElectronicsCheck this item on the route checker →
Camera batteries
Spare camera batteries in the cabin only. Inside the camera they can travel in checked luggage but the cabin is safer.
Lithium batteryBatteryElectronicsFragileCheck this item on the route checker →
Apple Vision Pro
Fly with it in the cabin — battery + headset are fragile and expensive. Declare if value exceeds your destination's duty-free allowance.
Lithium batteryElectronicsExpensiveFragileDeclare at borderCheck this item on the route checker →
Starlink
Dish + router fly fine, but Starlink is restricted or banned in many countries (China, Russia, Iran, parts of Africa). Confirm destination law.
ElectronicsCustoms riskExpensiveCheck this item on the route checker →
Gaming PC
Custom desktops should fly as carry-on or hand-padded checked. Liquid-cooled rigs need draining; spare cells stay in cabin.
ElectronicsFragileExpensiveLithium batteryCheck this item on the route checker →
Electric toothbrush
Cabin or checked is fine — most have small sealed lithium cells under 100Wh. Lock the head so it doesn't vibrate in transit.
Lithium batteryElectronicsCheck this item on the route checker →
Bluetooth speaker
Cabin preferred for the lithium cell. Speakers over 100Wh (large party speakers) may need airline approval.
Lithium batteryElectronicsCheck this item on the route checker →
Why these items trip people up
Rule tags driving cabin, checked and customs guidance for this cluster.
- Lithium battery
- Electronics
- Customs risk
- Declare at border
- Battery
- Fragile
- Expensive
Frequently asked questions
Can I take drone on a plane?
Lithium batteries must travel in the cabin. Some countries (Morocco, Cuba, Saudi Arabia) ban drones at the border.
Can I take power bank on a plane?
Always in cabin baggage, never in the hold. Most airlines cap each bank at 100Wh; 100–160Wh needs airline approval.
Can I take lithium battery on a plane?
Spare lithium-ion cells go in the cabin only, terminals protected. Damaged or swollen cells must not fly.
Can I take camera batteries on a plane?
Spare camera batteries in the cabin only. Inside the camera they can travel in checked luggage but the cabin is safer.
Can I take apple vision pro on a plane?
Fly with it in the cabin — battery + headset are fragile and expensive. Declare if value exceeds your destination's duty-free allowance.
Can I take starlink on a plane?
Dish + router fly fine, but Starlink is restricted or banned in many countries (China, Russia, Iran, parts of Africa). Confirm destination law.
Can I take gaming pc on a plane?
Custom desktops should fly as carry-on or hand-padded checked. Liquid-cooled rigs need draining; spare cells stay in cabin.
Can I take electric toothbrush on a plane?
Cabin or checked is fine — most have small sealed lithium cells under 100Wh. Lock the head so it doesn't vibrate in transit.
Can I take bluetooth speaker on a plane?
Cabin preferred for the lithium cell. Speakers over 100Wh (large party speakers) may need airline approval.
Other edge-case clusters
LiquidLimits.com is a travel planning tool, not an official airport or government source. Rules can change between trips and between terminals. Always check the official airport or aviation security guidance before you travel, and when in doubt pack to the stricter 100ml cabin-bag rule.