Official source reviewed 2026-09-13

Etihad Airways drone & battery rules

Drone placement, spare-battery counts, 100–160 Wh handling and power-bank rules from the official carrier source used by our checker.

Drone cabinAllowed
Drone checkedAllowed
Small spares2
Power banks1 × ≤100 Wh

Quick rule summary

Etihad permits drones in cabin or checked baggage when switched off and protected. Drone batteries must be UN 38.3 compliant, visibly Wh-marked and in good condition; 100–160 Wh requires prior approval. Only one power bank up to 100 Wh is accepted.

Important: Etihad permits a maximum of two spare drone batteries. Drone batteries must be UN 38.3 compliant, visibly Wh-marked and in good condition; 100–160 Wh requires prior approval at least seven days before travel. One power bank up to 100 Wh is allowed and onboard use/charging is prohibited.

Battery limits encoded in the checker

Drone / device battery ceiling160 Wh
Spare batteries ≤100 Wh2
Spare batteries 100–160 Wh2 · Prior airline approval
Power banksMax power banks: 1 · Wh each: ≤100 Wh · keep out of overhead storage · use prohibited onboard · charging prohibited onboard
Portable devices15 general*

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