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.
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.
None of these are TSA regulations. They are regulations from PHMSA which is the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which is a division of the DOT Department of Transportation. These regulations can be found via a google search "49 CFR Part 175.10". The regulation speaks to Watt-Hours Wh, not just Watts.
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.
Some countries like China and Thailand will look for the Watt-Hr rating of batteries at the security checkpoints. If the rating is too high, or if they can't read it, they will confiscate it.
Not just that, they also check on the amperage on smaller batteries. Going through Beijing a few years back for a layover on my way to Japan, they threw away 5 of my external batteries I used for my phone because amperage was too high. It's always a good idea, when traveling internationally, to check the rules on batteries for any country you are visiting to include countries where you are just catching a connecting flight in. I had to repurchase those batteries when I arrived in Japan and lost them again on my way back when catching my connecting flight in Beijing again.
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?
I have about more than 20pcs spare of Sony camera batteries Np BX1, NP FW50 and NP FH50,, could I bring them all into my carry on cabin luggage? Any advice what I need to do?
NIkon camera batteries come with a plastic clip-on piece which covers the contacts. Great in your bag, too, to prevent accidental shorting. And they don't come off easily.
Corrent, after the first minute here is a brush-up for those who need to know the difference between watts and watt-hours at at minute 4 and 30 seconds it explains the significance of why watt-hours affects battery CAPACITY. th-cam.com/video/cxkVxi9P0EA/w-d-xo.htmlm2s
Bence Szentiványi exactly! Watts=Volts*Amps. Batteries don’t have inherent Watts. A 14V battery connected to a 10-Ohm load will be operating at 1.4 Watts, regardless of the battery’s capacity. The same battery connected to a 1-Ohm load will be operating at 14 Watts, regardless of the battery’s capacity. Watt-Hours, however, are a measurement of the battery’s capacity. A 94 Wh battery will theoretically last 1 hour when operating at 94 Watts or 94 hours when operating at 1 Watt, and a 94 Wh battery is larger and contains significantly more Lithium than a 30 Wh battery.
hey Bence, you beat me too it. That Canon C200 battery is rated as 90 Whr www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1159864-REG/canon_0870c002_bp_a60_battery_pack_for.html
Bence, I like to use water analogies. Eg, filling you pool with a hose. The amount of water coming out the end per second are the 'watts' and the volume of water in the pool is the 'watt-hours'.
This Canon C200 battery has 90 Wh www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1159864-REG/canon_0870c002_bp_a60_battery_pack_for.html 'Watt-hours' (Whr) is very important. Watts (W) is the rate the battery drains, vs, Whr that is the capacity (think volume). A high W battery may have low Whr and vice versa.
Have you ever been refused to take your battery by TSA and had to ship it instead of missing your flight? If so how did you ship it? Air cargo? Or USPS ground?
Can I lie about the wh? I’ve got a 36v 10.6 ah battery that’s 381.5 wh but in current wise that’s just under 100watts. It’s for a electric scooter, is that possible to take?
But JP, what about the charge on the batteries? Is discharging them before a flight just for certain international flights or all international flights?
I actually opened a Twitter account to send TSA a picture of my Katadyn water filter to see if it was approved. I will probably double check on my batteries as well. They will respond.
I bought these small electric light candles the box comes with 36 small candles each candle has a alklaine coin size battery cr2032 can I fly with these cause basicly is 36 batteries. All boxed inside each one of these candles. Will tsa bother me or any issues?
Some smaller camera batteries come with translucent plastic boxes. And they sell them on ebay too. I always use the boxes. They fit one battery snugly.
This kills me that you are saying watts..... Jeez. Watt hours.. I think people may get it overall...but man... Words matter. And my 700 watt hour ebike battery is a no go huh?
You are right as far as commercial BS works but actually Wh is a bit shady. W = Volts times Amps but 1 Ampere is 1 coulomb per second so Watts are already intrinsically relative to time. You can't have a Watt without time, like you have Voltage or potential difference. But people are used to the idea of Watts from their homes and writing Joules or Ah on the batteries would seem unfamiliar in most consumer products. I'm not an authority in physics though, it's just my personal opinion that calling him out for using W instead of Wh is not really justified :)
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.
Watts are like horsepower of your car's engine. Watt.hours are like the gallons of gas in its tank. Many batteries specify Amp.hours or milli.Amp.hours (your electricity bill is in kilo.Watt.hours I guess). Imagine a 3.6V cell rated 10,000 mAh. That is 10 A.h and 10 x 3.6 = 36 W.h.
Watt hours , not watts. And you most certainly can NOT carry as many of then as you want lol. You are allowed to carry 2 spares up to 160 watt hours in carry on.
if ur just carrying batteries in one case I'd advise to make it a soft (light) case rather than a heavy peli sort of case...adds even more unnecessary weight otherwise.
Nice video sir - I have an issue with American Airlines though, long story short I am in Australia traveling to the US in a few weeks. We're flying United Airlines from Australia to the US which has no limit on spare under 100wh batteries you can take in carry on, inside the US though I will be flying separately state to state with American Airlines, on their website however and talking on live chat to them, they only allow 2 spare lithium batteries under 100wH. Not 2 spare batteries per device, no no, 2 spare batteries TOTAL. This is a big issue because I will have my canon camera which has a total of 3 batteries and my GoPro which has a total of 4 batteries, and they have said no. Even though all other airlines and TSA state there is no real limit/quantity under 100wh, AA have said their limit is 2. I don't understand this as so many people like myself and yourself and others have 2 types of cameras and have more than 2 spare batteries for them. As mentioned I am traveling from Australia so I am very concerned I am going to be stuck at one of my internal flights when I get there with my spare batteries that is more than 2. Anyone else have this issue or help with this? Why does AA only have a limit of 2? That seems so strange and very frustrating! Thanks.
Only my opinion; but I've personally never experienced (or for all that matter even heard account of) a TSA employee whom I suspect can read; is capable of communication beyond single syllables; and who isn't exhibiting insufferably crippling attitude issues... Again, just my opinion.
Try doing a job where passengers treat you like trash, a passenger complaint could be a write up even if unfounded, supervisors don't know what they're doing and throw you under the bus to save themselves, expected to learn an encyclopedia of rules while having in the back of your mind that you can be fired for anything any day. That's why turn over is so high.
My dream is for a lithium powered UPS with removable batteries - say 8 batteries at 98VA. I shoot all over the world and power is always an issue. A 1500VA lead acid UPS will run my gear for around 50mins, problem is it weighs a tonne. I have the same in a Lithium format which weighs next to nothing but I can't fly with it. If I had a unit with removable lithium batteries that would be a game changer.
if I travel with my laptop and cell phone both of which have lithium-ion batteries how would I go about doing that? could I keep my phone on my person?
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.
Volts x Amps does indeed equal Watts, but it definitely doesn't give you the metric that matters to the TSA: Watt-Hours.
you are correct, wes. thanks for pointing that out.
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.
hey, Janet! Thanks so much for your encouraging words! Glad that you found this video helpful!
None of these are TSA regulations. They are regulations from PHMSA which is the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, which is a division of the DOT Department of Transportation. These regulations can be found via a google search "49 CFR Part 175.10". The regulation speaks to Watt-Hours Wh, not just Watts.
@@richardmarcotte3983 Thank you. I came here looking for this comment. Now we just have to wait for a response from the video creator.
I love it how when he talks about the chemical reactions, he pushes up his glasses, what a coincidence
Hope you learned a thing or two.
Thanks for breaking this down for us - I really appreciate it :) Excited to start flying with my cameras (and batteries)
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.
Great information. Super helpful for a Berber flying with many Lithium Clippers. Thank you.
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Some countries like China and Thailand will look for the Watt-Hr rating of batteries at the security checkpoints. If the rating is too high, or if they can't read it, they will confiscate it.
hey bruce, good to know! thanks for sharing.
Not just that, they also check on the amperage on smaller batteries. Going through Beijing a few years back for a layover on my way to Japan, they threw away 5 of my external batteries I used for my phone because amperage was too high. It's always a good idea, when traveling internationally, to check the rules on batteries for any country you are visiting to include countries where you are just catching a connecting flight in. I had to repurchase those batteries when I arrived in Japan and lost them again on my way back when catching my connecting flight in Beijing again.
This video saved me a lot of anxiety. Thank you
Glad it was so helpful for you. Thanks for watching!
most informative youtube video I've seen in years....thank you!
hey thanks man that means a lot!
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?
This has cleared up everything for me on the battery travel front. Well done and thanks for your work!
no problem! thanks for checking us out !
Thank you so much sir so well explained. You r a very good teacher and explainer
I appreciate that. Thanks for the compliment!
Thanks, J.P. Exactly the information I needed. Hope you are well.
Glad to help. Thanks for your comment!
You mixing up power (Watts) with energy (Watt hours).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilowatt_hour
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt
Can they be checked under the plane if they are in a charging case. Say three go pro batteries in a charging case. ?
I have about more than 20pcs spare of Sony camera batteries Np BX1, NP FW50 and NP FH50,, could I bring them all into my carry on cabin luggage? Any advice what I need to do?
Can I expect to be able to have 3 Li-Ion batteries from my Nikon D5200 in a Pelican 1010 in my carry-on? -international/SE Asia
Can you carry a lead acid battery(motorcycle, Jetski batt & etc)?
Can I take a Lithium Iron Phosphate 12v that is brand new in a box on an commercial flight as a carry on?
Thank you so much for your time and effort!
Is an iPad mini 4’s battery Watt-hour too high for carrying on a plane?
no
NIkon camera batteries come with a plastic clip-on piece which covers the contacts. Great in your bag, too, to prevent accidental shorting. And they don't come off easily.
Hi, Dale. Thanks for your insight. Those are also great to visually see which batteries are used or not when your on set!
it's watt-hours! not watts
Corrent, after the first minute here is a brush-up for those who need to know the difference between watts and watt-hours at at minute 4 and 30 seconds it explains the significance of why watt-hours affects battery CAPACITY.
th-cam.com/video/cxkVxi9P0EA/w-d-xo.htmlm2s
Bence Szentiványi exactly! Watts=Volts*Amps. Batteries don’t have inherent Watts. A 14V battery connected to a 10-Ohm load will be operating at 1.4 Watts, regardless of the battery’s capacity. The same battery connected to a 1-Ohm load will be operating at 14 Watts, regardless of the battery’s capacity. Watt-Hours, however, are a measurement of the battery’s capacity. A 94 Wh battery will theoretically last 1 hour when operating at 94 Watts or 94 hours when operating at 1 Watt, and a 94 Wh battery is larger and contains significantly more Lithium than a 30 Wh battery.
hey Bence, you beat me too it. That Canon C200 battery is rated as 90 Whr www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1159864-REG/canon_0870c002_bp_a60_battery_pack_for.html
Bence, I like to use water analogies. Eg, filling you pool with a hose. The amount of water coming out the end per second are the 'watts' and the volume of water in the pool is the 'watt-hours'.
As an electrical engineering tech, every time he said it wrong I cringed 😑
How about go pro batteries in a carry on? Anybody can answer my question. Please thank you 🙏
They should be fine as long as they are under 100 Watt hours.
This Canon C200 battery has 90 Wh www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1159864-REG/canon_0870c002_bp_a60_battery_pack_for.html
'Watt-hours' (Whr) is very important. Watts (W) is the rate the battery drains, vs, Whr that is the capacity (think volume). A high W battery may have low Whr and vice versa.
Have you ever been refused to take your battery by TSA and had to ship it instead of missing your flight? If so how did you ship it? Air cargo? Or USPS ground?
We have not faced that problem.
A thorough well laid out video. Thanks a lot!
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
this was insanely helpful!! thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I have 1000W battery for my ebike
I called Emirates they said you can curry it on.
What do you think?
Please help
If that is your airline then do whatever they say works!
It's not based on what the airline says. It's based on TSA but in Dubai I don't know if they have TSA.
Thank you, your video is very helpful
I’m traveling tomorrow and I have a go pro hero 3 that I want to take but I’m worried
Best thing to do is to check with your airline!
For Jump Start batteries, Can I DISCHARGE them prior to air travel?
That is a good question for your airline!
Can I lie about the wh? I’ve got a 36v 10.6 ah battery that’s 381.5 wh but in current wise that’s just under 100watts. It’s for a electric scooter, is that possible to take?
That is a good question for your airline!
Where can I print that document? I can’t find it in your links provided
18650? 1 in my flashlight 2 spares in its own case would that be allowed as a carry on?
Not sure about those. Check with your airline.
But JP, what about the charge on the batteries? Is discharging them before a flight just for certain international flights or all international flights?
@1:32 A quick google: 1 in 1.2 million your place will crash, 1 in 11 million you'll die in a plane crash.
Super clear and helped me a lot. Thanks
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.
I actually opened a Twitter account to send TSA a picture of my Katadyn water filter to see if it was approved. I will probably double check on my batteries as well. They will respond.
Yea I am looking for it too
good video, you really cleared up the subject for me. Thanks!
Glad you found it helpful. Happy travels!
I bought these small electric light candles the box comes with 36 small candles each candle has a alklaine coin size battery cr2032 can I fly with these cause basicly is 36 batteries. All boxed inside each one of these candles. Will tsa bother me or any issues?
Should be fine if they are in the candles. But always safe to check with your airline.
@@TheSlantedLens if i dont mention it can i be fined? Or they just simply remove the item that contains batteries from the luggage?
You guys are the best, thank you! Saved me from a lot of headaches today lol
Great information. Thank you.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
Some smaller camera batteries come with translucent plastic boxes. And they sell them on ebay too. I always use the boxes. They fit one battery snugly.
hey, ann! yeah, those work nicely in this situation.
So much information. Thanks a lot dude
Your welcome! ✈️ flying with batteries can be confusing lol
Thank you so much! This was extremely helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback!
Good information. Thanks 👍
This kills me that you are saying watts..... Jeez. Watt hours.. I think people may get it overall...but man... Words matter. And my 700 watt hour ebike battery is a no go huh?
You are right as far as commercial BS works but actually Wh is a bit shady. W = Volts times Amps but 1 Ampere is 1 coulomb per second so Watts are already intrinsically relative to time. You can't have a Watt without time, like you have Voltage or potential difference. But people are used to the idea of Watts from their homes and writing Joules or Ah on the batteries would seem unfamiliar in most consumer products. I'm not an authority in physics though, it's just my personal opinion that calling him out for using W instead of Wh is not really justified :)
What about charging capacity, do they need to be depleted or fully charged?
Thanks for sharing. Just want to ask: would they allow two or more batteries in one zip lock bag?
I love the plug in sound effects JP. 9:23
thanks, Kieran. I try to make it fun! haha.
how about NiCd battery with 3.6v 1900mAh? can i bring it?
So about the lithium batteries in cameras and stuff dose this also apply for electric skateboards and stuff like that?
I would think so. You could google it.
@@TheSlantedLens hey I just got past the TSA with an electric skateboard and if You wasn’t for you I probably wouldn’t have THANK YOU!
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.
LOL. First time I heard that one. Thanks for watching!
How about Energizer lithium batteries (AAA/AA)??
Does anybody know how many GoPro batteries a person can carry on?
I am trying to figure that out as well
you are a life saver!
Glad to hear it. Enjoy your travels!
Can I stake a jumó starter on my checked luggage , jumó starter has air compressor too
Jump starter
I don't know. Talk to your airline.
@@TheSlantedLens that was a rude reply, I am going unsubscribe
Nice vid!!!
Question; Milwaukee 18v battery, are they allow to in the airplane?
lol here i am wondering the same thing
Evan n
They say “no more than 160watts batteries are ok” but I can’t convert 160 watts to 18v 😅
Power tools battery, check in luggage or carry on?
Soo as far as a 8,000 mah power bank i cant put that in a carry one it has to be checked in with my checked luggage ?
It depends on the volts. You need to use mah and volts to convert to watt Hours
Life saver, awesome video!
Glad to hear it! Good luck with your travels!
Can you take GoPro batteries if yes in which type of luggage?
Spare batteries generally have to go in the carry-on. They can be checked if they are in the device.
Great info and thank you
You're welcome :)
Dose all this apply for specific airlines or all airlines/airports?
These are TSA rules. It is always best to check with your airline!
Can you take an electric skateboard pat tsa
idk
Under 100wh meepo makes 99wh with tsa certificate sticker
is this watts or watt hours we are talking about ?
Watt hours
What about 18650 lithium ion for my 25000 lumen flashlight? How do I travel with those?
Alkaline´s terminals batt should not be protected?
How about putting in a lipo battery bag?
this video is very useful, thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment!
Watts are like horsepower of your car's engine. Watt.hours are like the gallons of gas in its tank. Many batteries specify Amp.hours or milli.Amp.hours (your electricity bill is in kilo.Watt.hours I guess). Imagine a 3.6V cell rated 10,000 mAh. That is 10 A.h and 10 x 3.6 = 36 W.h.
Very useful information thanks.
you're welcome! thanks for tuning in
Watt hours , not watts. And you most certainly can NOT carry as many of then as you want lol. You are allowed to carry 2 spares up to 160 watt hours in carry on.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Keep on clickin!
Can i bring YN600 led lights on Airport?
Shouldn't be a problem but always check with your airline.
Can anyone help me. I have 5 emergency lighting Ni cd batteries, 4500mah and each half kg. Can I carry in flight.
I think the amount has to be under 100,000 Mah total
@@AaronandKim thanks for the reply friend
if ur just carrying batteries in one case I'd advise to make it a soft (light) case rather than a heavy peli sort of case...adds even more unnecessary weight otherwise.
Hi Pat, you're right! We only use our SKB case when we are transporting a lot of gold mount batteries.
What about regular batteries?
Thank you! I'm flying next week and it's my first time flying since just after 9/11 so I am not up to the new rules on this stuff yet, But now I am.
Have fun! And stay healthy and safe!
Awesome! Thank You
thanks for checking it out! see our newest lesson on batteries that we just posted!
great video. thank you
Thanks! hope you found it helpful!
lol dude its not watts... its watt hours. & it has to be
Very helpful, thanks x 10000000!
you're welcome, Paul! it's sort of hard to get good information about this topic!
I read an article that said you can only take 2 power banks under 100 w on a plane is than true
not sure. do you have a link?
YES its true POWE BANKS ARE CONSIDERED BATTERies
When you are talking abou watts.. it is wathours? Or watts.. that is two different things..
It is watt hours. Thanks for clarifying.
@@TheSlantedLens it was only confusing, I was trying find how many watts have batteries which I want to buy..😅
Thanks dude
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
Nice video sir - I have an issue with American Airlines though, long story short I am in Australia traveling to the US in a few weeks. We're flying United Airlines from Australia to the US which has no limit on spare under 100wh batteries you can take in carry on, inside the US though I will be flying separately state to state with American Airlines, on their website however and talking on live chat to them, they only allow 2 spare lithium batteries under 100wH. Not 2 spare batteries per device, no no, 2 spare batteries TOTAL. This is a big issue because I will have my canon camera which has a total of 3 batteries and my GoPro which has a total of 4 batteries, and they have said no. Even though all other airlines and TSA state there is no real limit/quantity under 100wh, AA have said their limit is 2. I don't understand this as so many people like myself and yourself and others have 2 types of cameras and have more than 2 spare batteries for them. As mentioned I am traveling from Australia so I am very concerned I am going to be stuck at one of my internal flights when I get there with my spare batteries that is more than 2. Anyone else have this issue or help with this? Why does AA only have a limit of 2? That seems so strange and very frustrating! Thanks.
Wow, that is frustrating. I don't usually fly with American. I hope you can work something out.
Only my opinion; but I've personally never experienced (or for all that matter even heard account of) a TSA employee whom I suspect can read; is capable of communication beyond single syllables; and who isn't exhibiting insufferably crippling attitude issues... Again, just my opinion.
those guys have to deal with a bunch of stuff. i won't be so hard on them.
Try doing a job where passengers treat you like trash, a passenger complaint could be a write up even if unfounded, supervisors don't know what they're doing and throw you under the bus to save themselves, expected to learn an encyclopedia of rules while having in the back of your mind that you can be fired for anything any day. That's why turn over is so high.
So ? Remains wheelchair with lithium ion batteries getting on to a plane
That is something to check with the airline.
you are the best
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Can we carry a brand new go pro hero 10 boxed sealed in check in baggage
You should be able to. It is possible TSA might open it.
@@TheSlantedLens my brother just got it for me. No questions asked
My dream is for a lithium powered UPS with removable batteries - say 8 batteries at 98VA. I shoot all over the world and power is always an issue. A 1500VA lead acid UPS will run my gear for around 50mins, problem is it weighs a tonne. I have the same in a Lithium format which weighs next to nothing but I can't fly with it. If I had a unit with removable lithium batteries that would be a game changer.
The best option is the 98 Watt Indipro batteries. bhpho.to/3gURqQ3
Hi. You are probably just abbreviating, but the limit is 100Wh, not 100W.
Yes, that is true. Thanks for the clarification.
Please use milliamps as well
Next time. Thank you for watching!
if I travel with my laptop and cell phone both of which have lithium-ion batteries how would I go about doing that? could I keep my phone on my person?
HAND CARRY !
what about a new dry/empty motorcycle battery that has never been filled with acid and never charged?
I doubt that would get through.
thank you
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but what if TSA don't like yellow el.tape?!
you can tell them that you put electric tape over all the ports so there isn't an issue with them flying in your carry on.
Sorry folks, I was just kidding about the color. Anyway, thank you for the good tips!
100W or 100Wh?
It is 100wh. Thanks for watching!