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Drone Batteries (LiPo) 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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

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Can I bring Drone Batteries (LiPo) into United Kingdom?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

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

QUANTITY / LIMITS

≤100 Wh in carry-on, max 2 spares; 101-160 Wh requires airline approval; over 160 Wh prohibited; CAA rules align with IATA DGR

DOCUMENTS

  • Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
  • CAA Dangerous Goods declaration for cargo transport

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

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Full details

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.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2026-04-25

gov.uk

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

≤100 Wh in carry-on, max 2 spares; 101-160 Wh requires airline approval; over 160 Wh prohibited; CAA rules align with IATA DGR

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

  • Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
  • CAA Dangerous Goods declaration for cargo transport

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in United Kingdom. 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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