Hi, useful advise here, As an ex Airline employee, I can confirm that all that is being said here is true and is true also with the other non American Airlines like Emirates. With reference to the battery, I had checked when I was getting my mum to purchase my Mavic 2 back in 2019, it should not be more than 6000 mAh for the battery to be allowed on board, With regards to Nitro RC, I think it is a NO NO if there's fuel residue, maybe if it's new but check that no fuel was added and also check with your airline, but for me I will never bring one. Flammable articles are automatically NOT allowed as carry on or check in, on Any Airline.
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate your insight! Phew, glad my research was legit!!
@713Ace529
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. What is the protocol to follow in case a lipo starts to smoke or actually catch fire?. One can only be prepared for the worse. As for nitro I would think is safe if the fuel and tank is removed and show a new tank to installed at your destiny. Idk
@gpierre90
Жыл бұрын
@713Ace Rc well if your lipo battery terminal is properly isolated plus it's in a non flammable container there is no risk. Always good to thoroughly check your batteries before packing it. If you notice any defects better to not bring it.
@713Ace529
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I agree but there’s gotta be a worse case canario and I was wondering if there is a practice drill to handle such situation instead of putting everyone in panic.
@gpierre90
Жыл бұрын
@713Ace Rc well since you put it that way, as a passenger yourself, there isn't any so called protocol for passengers. You will see smoke, but there is some sort of smoke detection system on the aircraft in the overhead bins, the cabin crew will be the ones who will take action find the source of the fire and put in out with the on-board fire extinguishers. It is part of their job after all and they will be trained for it. So far I haven't heard of any exploding batteries since the UPS 747 Cargo aircraft disaster in Dubai. Which reminds me airlines class batteries as ELI (Lithium polymer batteries like laptop and even RC batteries that are allowed If it is
@ScottDougherty96
Жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I flew with my FPV gear. I had 20 lipos in my carry on and I thought there was no way I wasn’t getting my bag searched. Both flights they let me right through with zero issues. Keeping in mind drones have a lot of weird electronics and tools and no one questioned it at all.
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool - good to know!
@qrisemrc
Жыл бұрын
One of the few female KZitemrs among the RC car introduction KZitem channels The RC Girl Always interesting to watch. Have a good end of the year and a happy new year.😄💕💯👍
@CJTJBI1
6 күн бұрын
On our last Hawaii trip, I found an HPI nitro MT at a swap meet. I immediately handed them 50 dollars and walked away. We got to our hotel and then realized, “OH CRAP HOW DO WE TAKE THIS ON A PLANE?” So in our hotel, I took it apart and scattered the parts throughout the 4 suitcases we had. Car made it back home no issues, raised 0 suspicion. Now it’s a running car. I have it featured on a post on my channel.
@ac808
Жыл бұрын
Tip for international travel with batteries - print out a copy of the battery Wh limits for each of the airlines (they can differ between carriers) you are flying with, then you have them on hand if there is any confusion at the security check points (this has happened to me, but I had them on hand luckily).
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
good idea
@smesui1799
Жыл бұрын
Excellent ! Haven't seen this topic covered elsewhere.
@chunkbot
Жыл бұрын
Your new wall looks great in the background!
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
thanks! Yeah I love it all lit up ☺
@lylekehrer6159
Жыл бұрын
Watched anyway just for curiosity. Some things were surprising, and some made sense - taking out radio batteries and covering lipo ends.
@barbarabatts1718
Жыл бұрын
Such a smooth operator. Always a pleasure watching!
@MadHatterND
Жыл бұрын
Great thread. I never thought about flying with my RC gear, but this really helps in case I do. Thank you!👍🏾
@MauzyrockRC
Жыл бұрын
Hey! @TheRCGirl Thanks so much for this. I'm In Canada however some of this is very helpful. I almost lost all my Hex hand drivers at the check security because they were too long. (6" +over). Ended up going back and checking them last minute. Cheers!
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Ohh good to know about the tools! Yeah, checking them seems the best just to be sure. :)
@adamskirc
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@jahvanspence4958
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@michaelkav6345
Жыл бұрын
Now THAT was an informative video. Thanks for your research!
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thought it would be useful for the holiday travel
@RCBirds
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your informations. Most are the same as here in Europe. I keep only one rule, I take all my batteries with me in the carry-on. Don't want to explain or discuss if it's lithium or nickel or what else.
@airhammer6203
Жыл бұрын
Thanks RC Girl, that's some good information for us all to know.
@flyingtimes7717
Жыл бұрын
Great info thanks 👍💚🙏🎄🤷
@black99rt
6 сағат бұрын
You should get a nitro RC, missing out on a huge aspect of the hobby and lots of vintage history.
@fishnrc294
Жыл бұрын
Very good question. If anyone was going an a flight with RC’s I don’t think I personally would even think about it till it was last minute. Can you imagine having to leave your RC gear behind. I’d be freaking out. They don’t even want you to use your phone because of the interference so I can see why lipo batteries etc. RC gear would be regulated. What about just making the plane a remote operated one. I can definitely see that happening in the future.
@southernshrek2768
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Very helpful thanks
@ClassicSteelRC
Жыл бұрын
Great video and insight! I wanted to take my SCX24 to Cancun last year but I decided against it because I didn't have time to check with the airline! I wish I would have known! 🤦♂️
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
next time!
@ClassicSteelRC
Жыл бұрын
@@RCGirl Yep! Thanks for the information! 🙂
@stormycannon8904
Жыл бұрын
Terrific advice, thanks 😊
@Endlesszem
Жыл бұрын
Great information thanks
@066motocross
Жыл бұрын
Never even gave that a thought. Looks like you have a lot of awesome toys! I just destroyed my eflight commander learning to do stunts. Low inverted pass gone wrong. Pilot error of course lol. I removed the electronics, motor, and control rods and glued the wings back on. Going to set it on top of my garbage can for the nosey neighbors to have something new to gossip about 😆 definitely getting another commander
@donaldcarter1206
Жыл бұрын
Back in the mid 90's i bought a couple of new OS Max engines in japan along with a heavily used gas car in my luggage (no fuel). I didn't have any issues but did get a annoyed look from the pilot on the commuter plane (LA to San Diego) when i pulled one out and said he could borrow it if his turboprop failed...lol
@coryflint6415
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for video
@deltazero3796
Жыл бұрын
Useful info!
@CasualFPV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making a recent video!
@kangc6808
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Very useful video 👍
@jonathanll9727
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I was actually researching about this a couple of days ago. I didn’t find much, so video helped me a lot for my trip abroad in a couple of weeks. Thanks and happy holidays.
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Very cool - glad I was able to help. Where you headed and what RC are you taking?
@jonathanll9727
Жыл бұрын
I’m taking my family for a 5 week vacation to Philippines. I’d love to take my large scale, but for now I’ll be taking my minis. Losi Mini B Pro and my son’s new Rlaarlo AM X12.
@rcjoy5362
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😘😘😘😘
@AMPROEngineering
Жыл бұрын
When I was 15, I took my hornet with my to visit my best friend that moved to Oregon. When I was getting everything scanned, there was no problems until they opened my backpack to find these red sticks with a sticker on them called "Dynamite". This was nothing more than the brand on these cheap 1200mAh nicads. Well, lets just say it didn't go well for young me. Fast forward many years and I travel often for work. I still haul that hornet with me everywhere except china. Customs there is needlessly hard to get through and I dont want to risk it though I do want a video of my on the great wall with it....what could possibily go wrong.
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
That's funny about the dynamite batteries. I have a few dynamite lipos and motors haha
@BlackSeaRC
Жыл бұрын
I have checked the exact same thing myself and I concluded it would be fine as stated by the airlines. The main issue I see is fitting a 1:10 scale truck into your hand luggage within the allowable dimensions. Maybe you have a chance with a buggy or a Capra style crawler but anything with a truck body is going to be a challenge dimensionally.
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
I've put a scx10.2 jeep Cherokee in a duffle bag, with body, wheels off. And once with a GS02F Buffalo pickup. Fit fine!
@BlackSeaRC
Жыл бұрын
@@RCGirl Yes, it is important to choose your bag carefully to maximise space. Backpacks generally don't work but a duffle bag is ideal. Also, check your specific airline as hand luggage (cabin bag) dimensions vary. I use KLM in Europe which has maximum dimensions of 55x35x25cm.
@fogcityrc4874
Жыл бұрын
great info. thank you!
@Dany-oj2jv
Жыл бұрын
great info, thank you very much for sharing...friend ;-)
@Axr24have
Жыл бұрын
Uh yeah, that sounds pretty similar to the rules in Canada. 👍
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Yeah many things here probably apply to international travel too, but I only verified with the US regs so didn't want to overpromise anything!
@brianskitty3300
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, Thanks 🙏!! I plan on flying in February, Thanks again 🙏 I’m flying to Europe to see my daughter, I’ll let you know what their rules are when I get back. That is if they even let me take them. My daughter did say you have to have a permit to fly a drone in the Czech Republic , and in Holland.
@ggson1338
7 ай бұрын
About the personal use caviat how would they know or care what you do with the batteries after you leave the airport
@cyberlife514
7 ай бұрын
how about TRX4M battery ?
@JohnyPatrick
Жыл бұрын
Its strange that they allow so much of batteries into the flight ha ha. But this is helpful. I'm hoping to travel and splurge on some RC as that would be the fastest way to get something I like in my hands as I want it lol
@liamjackson5169
4 ай бұрын
So do batteries go in carry-on and RC in big checked in? Also should you tell them that the stuff is in there so that you don’t think you’re a terrorist 😱
@imannammari7242
Жыл бұрын
How could an rc crawleh like trx4 defender fits in hand bag ?! Some airlines only allow small hand bags
@RedDrone4
4 ай бұрын
What’s happening? If I’m travelling in an Arab country? Is it still allowed? Because I need to know because I have RC cars and a drone
@GeorgieBud2020
Жыл бұрын
I've always thought about this. Thank you for sharing your experience! Will you share a link to your battery connector silicone caps? I found some on Amazon but yours looks better! 😎
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
sold by Hobbyking but they are always out of stock! 😐 hobbyking.com/en_us/xt60-charged-discharged-battery-indicator-caps-5-pairs.html
@GeorgieBud2020
Жыл бұрын
@@RCGirl awesome! Thank you 😊
@JavierGaricaR
9 ай бұрын
What if I have 2 106.56Wh batteries and my other batteries fall below, can I still take all of them ? I’ll be taking 2 (106,57Wh) and 6 that are below 100wh
@nicolemarron1710
Жыл бұрын
Any tips for flying with 1:6 scales? I have an SCX6. Thanks for the helpful vid!
@RCGirl
9 ай бұрын
You'll probably have to check it
@noemideleon6620
2 ай бұрын
Are RC tank allowed in filght
@1peanut
Жыл бұрын
I find it crazy that they allow Lipo batts on the plane but can't have a 6 ounce shampoo. LOL
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Right? It's kind of shocking. 😬 Airlines must have chemical fire extinguishers or something on board for that.
@meadowlarkgal23
Жыл бұрын
Where can I find the battery XT60 caps for the batteries?
@RCGirl
Жыл бұрын
Hobbyking but they are always out of stock! 😐 hobbyking.com/en_us/xt60-charged-discharged-battery-indicator-caps-5-pairs.html
@garretarmijo1592
Ай бұрын
I’m flying Southwest Airlines with an axial SCX 10 two my batteries are a XC3 which are a weird plug and they’re 5000 million batteries am I allowed to bring those? If not, I can just bring the crawler but if so, what do I have to do for the crawler.
@RCGirl
Ай бұрын
Any lithium batteries need to be in a CARRY-ON only. The crawler (with no battery) can go in a checked bag or as a carryon. The main thing is that no Li batteries are allowed in the cargo hold of airplanes.
@garretarmijo1592
17 күн бұрын
@@RCGirl thank you! You saved me from TSA!!!!
@jenneltuddao9703
9 ай бұрын
Hello. Is it possible to bring gas rc boat or car in an international flight?
@RCGirl
9 ай бұрын
No gas RC are allowed unless it's new and hasn't ever had any gas/nitro fuel in it.
@u_t_d_s_h-1_a
Жыл бұрын
If conditions are right...
@cameronprutzman7222
9 ай бұрын
Can you travel with nmhi battery’s
@RCGirl
9 ай бұрын
Ah good question. I should have addressed that. According to TSA, "Dry Cell rechargeable batteries: Batteries such as Nickel Metal hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), etc. Allowed in carry-on baggage in equipment or spares as well as in checked baggage."
@user-jg9co6wn8w
Жыл бұрын
Hey could I bring my rc plane from India to the United States
@Idkwhattoname-lw6ne
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can but would check with the airline to make sure that they allow it
@Gandalf_the_Gay
Жыл бұрын
Hey there so I am going to be traveling to Greece with my family this er and I'm thinking of bringing my Traxxas Slash 4x4 and I'm wondering if I can do it on Air Canada. It has 2 lithium polymer batteries, a controller, tools and parts and all that good stuff. Can I still bring it with me or no?
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