Lipo in luggage

[stano]

I have two 5000mah 6s batteries to fly home (Florida to mich) with. I have checked on line with TSA and it seems I am able to take in carry-on luggage. They have a formula, mAh/1000xV < 300. I am under this 300.

I am flying delta. Is anyone aware of any issues I may encounter? I don't want to have to pull out a calculator at security. I would not want to leave them behind at the counter as they were obviously not cheap. All comments welcome.

Stano

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

From what I've heard it is preferred to take them in hand luggage. Label them batteries and cover the connectors with something for protection. Place them in lipo safe bags also as this will show that you're a considerate person.

Just my opinion. I have not flown with lipos before.

 

[stano]

Edited post to carry on luggage.

 

[stano]

Appreciate the comments. Anyone flown recently with bigger lipos?

 

[stano]

Flew home, nobody asked, nobody cared.

 

[Droider]

Flew home, nobody asked, nobody cared.

I know this is a bit late but here is the link that everyone travelling with Lopos should read.

http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx

Dave

 

[Carapau]

I think I will read that when I next get a bout of insomnia! Joking aside, good link Dave, it is always good to get info from an authoritative source which doesn't happen often in forums (any forum that is, not just here!).

 

[Droider]

Well what may wake u up us reading and understanding it could save u £50k! Coz that's what u will face in fines if you get an over zealous customs/security opo who knows his stuff. Right now a famous British broadcasting company is finding flouting the regs costs more than shipping lipos in advance!

Dave