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Is a DJI Spark allowed with 1 battery as personal carry on ?

JonathanEmbaugh
Explorer C

Hello,

 

I have a DJI Spark with a regular smart battery and there is only one battery. The spark is very little compared to other other drones and will fit in a carry on bag. I also have a controller that is small and will fit in the bag too

 

Specifications for battery :

Capacity: 1480 mAh 

Voltage: 11.4 V
Battery Type: LiPo 3S
Energy: 16.87 Wh
Weight: Approx. 0.2 lbs (95 g)
Charging temperature range: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

 

Specifications for Drone : 

 

Takeoff WeightDimensionsDiagonal Distance (propellers excluded)Max Ascent SpeedMax Descent SpeedMax SpeedMax Service Ceiling Above Sea LevelMax Flight TimeMax Hovering TimeOperating Temperature RangeSatellite Positioning SystemsHover Accuracy RangeTransmitter Power (EIRP)Operating Frequency

300 g
143×143×55 mm
170 mm
9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in Sport Mode without wind
9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in Auto Landing Mode
31 mph (50 kph) in Sport Mode without wind
13,123 feet (4,000 m)
16 minutes (no wind at a consistent 12.4 mph (20 kph))
15 minutes (no wind)
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
GPS/GLONASS
Vertical: 
+/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-0.5 m
Horizontal: 
+/- 0.3 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-1.5 m
2.4 GHz
FCC: 25 dBm; CE: 18 dBm; SRRC: 18 dBm; MIC:18 dBm
5.8 GHz
FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 14 dBm; SRRC: 27 dBm; MIC: -
2.400 - 2.483 GHz; 5.725 - 5.825 GHz

 

Takeoff WeightDimensionsDiagonal Distance (propellers excluded)Max Ascent SpeedMax Descent SpeedMax SpeedMax Service Ceiling Above Sea LevelMax Flight TimeMax Hovering TimeOperating Temperature RangeSatellite Positioning SystemsHover Accuracy RangeTransmitter Power (EIRP)Operating Frequency

300 g
143×143×55 mm
170 mm
9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in Sport Mode without wind
9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in Auto Landing Mode
31 mph (50 kph) in Sport Mode without wind
13,123 feet (4,000 m)
16 minutes (no wind at a consistent 12.4 mph (20 kph))
15 minutes (no wind)
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
GPS/GLONASS
Vertical: 
+/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-0.5 m
Horizontal: 
+/- 0.3 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/-1.5 m
2.4 GHz
FCC: 25 dBm; CE: 18 dBm; SRRC: 18 dBm; MIC:18 dBm
5.8 GHz
FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 14 dBm; SRRC: 27 dBm; MIC: -
2.400 - 2.483 GHz; 5.725 - 5.825 GHzC

 

Controller Specifications : 

Operating frequencies: 2.412-2.462 GHz, 5.745-5.825 GHz
Max transmission distance (unobstructed, free of interference):
2.4 GHz: 1.2 mi (2 km, FCC), 0.31 mi (0.5 km, CE), 0.31 mi (0.5 km, SRRC)
5.8 GHz: 1.2 mi (2 km, FCC), 0.19 mi (0.3 km, CE), 0.75 mi (1.2 km, SRRC)
Note: 5.8 GHz transmission is not available in some regions due to local regulations.

Operating temperature range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Built-in battery: 2970 mAh
Transmitter power (EIRP):
2.4 GHz: 26 dbm (FCC), 18 dBm (CE), 18 dBm (SRRC)
5.8 GHz: 28 dbm (FCC), 14 dBm (CE), 26 dBm (SRRC)
Operating voltage: 950 mA, 3.7 V
Supported mobile device thickness: 6.5 mm-8.5 mm
Max length: 160 mm

 

Help would be so much appriciated thanks !!