2013Batteries/Power forum
Dionic HD battery specifications, performance characteristics, and aviation shipping restrictions
13 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- The Dionic HD is a lithium-ion battery rated at 183 Wh nominal capacity that can power a 30-watt camera for over six hours and weighs 40% less than equivalent nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries
- The Dionic HD and Dionic 160 are physically identical in size and weight, with the HD offering approximately 25% more capacity than earlier models
- Current FAA regulations since 2008 prohibit lithium-ion batteries from being checked in luggage; batteries up to 100 watt-hours can be carried in unlimited quantities in carry-on baggage, while batteries between 100 and 160 watt-hours are limited to three units in carry-on baggage
- Lithium-ion batteries shipped via commercial freight companies may require hazardous material documentation and specialized shipping compared to passenger airline carry-on transport
- Users reported that the battery's added weight can serve as effective counterbalance for monitor rigs when positioned toward the rear of camera setups
Depends on
- Some uncertainty exists regarding whether shipping regulations have changed over time, with conflicting reports from different sources
- One participant reported attempting air freight shipment but encountered hazardous material requirements that prompted switching to alternative battery models
- The discussion involves historical context from 1991 that may not reflect current security protocols