Why airline-specific checking matters
The global lithium-battery framework explains battery safety, but airlines can decide how they accept the drone itself. This is why a generic “under 100 Wh = allowed” calculator is incomplete.
| Airline example | Drone body |
|---|---|
| Ryanair | Cabin, not hold |
| Emirates | Checked, not cabin; route exception for Jordan |
| Qatar Airways | Cabin; checked only without battery |
| Air Canada | Cabin or checked after battery removal |
What does not change
Spare lithium batteries should remain in cabin baggage and be protected individually from short circuit. The checker separates “where the drone body goes” from “where the spare batteries go.”