Air travel regulations for lithium-ion camera batteries

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2007Batteries/Power forum

19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

Dionic 90 batteries have no travel restrictions for air transport.
Dionic 160 batteries are classified as hazmat materials and require special handling when traveling by air.
When hand-carrying lithium-ion batteries on a plane, taping the terminals and connectors helps prevent accidental short circuits during transport.
Passengers may hand-carry up to two spare lithium-ion batteries plus one battery installed in a camera, subject to airline policies and battery specifications.
Airlines have inconsistent enforcement of battery transport policies, and staff may lack knowledge of current regulations.
Packing batteries in protective cases like Pelican cases and separating them individually reduces risk during transport.
Carrying batteries in checked baggage requires proper hazmat declaration and packing procedures for restricted battery types.
Regulatory restrictions on lithium-ion battery transport have been tightening due to fire incidents involving camera equipment on aircraft.

Regulations described are based on 2007 standards; FAA and IATA changed rules effective January 2008 regarding batteries with more than 8 grams of aggregate lithium content.
Specific airline policies vary and enforcement is inconsistent, making outcomes unpredictable.
Information is relevant primarily to lithium-ion camera batteries used in professional video and news production.
The effectiveness of terminal-taping and case-packing for safety is described as practical experience rather than tested standards.