Official source reviewed 2026-09-21

Singapore Airlines 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 checkedConditional
Small spares20
Power banks2 × ≤160 Wh (approval >100)

Quick rule summary

Singapore Airlines publishes a 15-device limit and up to 20 spare lithium batteries at or below 100 Wh. 100–160 Wh spares are limited to two and require prior approval; spares are cabin-only.

Important: Singapore Airlines permits a maximum of two power banks. Power banks up to 100 Wh do not need prior approval; 100–160 Wh power banks require prior airline approval, and power banks above 160 Wh are not accepted. Power banks must stay in cabin baggage, remain readily accessible, stay out of overhead compartments, and may not be used or charged during the flight. Power banks and spare batteries without a clear power rating are not accepted.

Beijing-specific route rule

Flights to or transiting Beijing: Singapore Airlines publishes a special restriction on drones and components. They are not permitted in cabin or checked baggage except for drones with real-name registration completed before 1 May 2026 and carried by the registered owner; eligible arrivals must be declared to customs. Enter “Beijing”, “PEK” or “PKX” in the live checker to surface this route alert.

Battery limits encoded in the checker

Drone / device battery ceiling160 Wh
Spare batteries ≤100 Wh20
Spare batteries 100–160 Wh2 · Prior airline approval
Power banksMax power banks: 2 · Wh each: ≤160 Wh · prior approval above 100 Wh · keep out of overhead storage · use prohibited onboard · charging prohibited onboard
Portable devices15

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