How much drone batteries (lipo) can I bring to France?

≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGAC follows EASA/IATA DGR. Source: Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs).

What documentation do I need for drone batteries (lipo) in France?

Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries; DGAC/EASA UAS operator registration if flying drone in France.

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Can I bring Drone Batteries (LiPo) into France?

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Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply

QUANTITY / LIMITS

≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGAC follows EASA/IATA DGR

DOCUMENTS

Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
DGAC/EASA UAS operator registration if flying drone in France

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

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LiPo drone batteries above 100 Wh require airline approval and those above 160 Wh are generally prohibited on passenger aircraft entirely. Most popular drone batteries from DJI's mid-range and professional lines exceed the 100 Wh threshold. Spare LiPo batteries must be carried in cabin baggage only

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.

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RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGAC follows EASA/IATA DGR

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
DGAC/EASA UAS operator registration if flying drone in France

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in France. Whether you can carry drone batteries (lipo) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

IATA DANGEROUS GOODS

Drone Batteries (LiPo) is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.

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