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Digital Camera Battery

FAA Flight Rules for Batteries

SUMMARY: USA travelers - before bringing electronic equipment such as digital cameras on an airplane, see if FAA restrictions prevent the number or types of batteries you may bring.

For USA travelers: while it is always a good idea when shooting digital photos to keep extra batteries handy so you don't run out of power, when taking a flight, you may have to limit the number and types of batteries.

The FAA (as of January 1, 2008) requires certain types of lithium batteries to be placed in carry-on baggage. Although there may not be limits for other batteries such as AA batteries, the number of allowed "larger" lithium ion batteries may be limited.

The SafeTravel website contains information on which types of batteries are considered "larger", as well as types of lithium batteries that are completely forbidden on flights:

SafeTravel.dot.gov - http://safetravel.dot.gov/index.html

Travel restrictions are subject to change with little or no notice. If you have questions, contact your airline before you fly to help ensure batteries you plan on bringing are allowed.