redvalkyrie
Enlightened
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What's TSA's current stance on bringing flashlights and spare 18650 protected cell batteries on board a flight as part of your carry on luggage? I have to fly and my destination is going to require a super reliable light and battery setup. I'd hate to have my Malkoff, or any light, confiscated by TSA. And do different airlines have different regulations concerning lights and batteries?
If 18650s are a no-go, what about CR123s? I've only flown with AA powered lights.
Short side story--back in 2009 several lithium battery packs for broadcast television cameras caught fire in the cargo area of airplanes. TSA initially banned all lithium batteries then began allowing the packs to fly but required extensive paperwork and the batteries had to be enclosed in fireproof containers. There was a long period where we, broadcast professionals, we were having to ship our batteries via UPS ground ahead of our crews.
If 18650s are a no-go, what about CR123s? I've only flown with AA powered lights.
Short side story--back in 2009 several lithium battery packs for broadcast television cameras caught fire in the cargo area of airplanes. TSA initially banned all lithium batteries then began allowing the packs to fly but required extensive paperwork and the batteries had to be enclosed in fireproof containers. There was a long period where we, broadcast professionals, we were having to ship our batteries via UPS ground ahead of our crews.