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jazper:
Hi All,

I was wondering how people transport electronic prototypes on planes. I am going to be flying out soon and wanted suggestions about how to do it without causing a flap around airport security.

My intention is only to bring carry on luggage if possible.

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks

sokoloff:
I've carried all manner of "electronics crap" as carry-on onto commercial airlines probably a dozen times and they've never even asked me about it. Arduinos, RPis, wires, batteries, breakout boards, bare PCBs, modules, you name it.

I wouldn't sweat it. Bring it on.

coppice:

--- Quote from: jazper on December 23, 2018, 11:51:38 pm ---Hi All,

I was wondering how people transport electronic prototypes on planes. I am going to be flying out soon and wanted suggestions about how to do it without causing a flap around airport security.

My intention is only to bring carry on luggage if possible.

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks

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The only time I have been questioned carrying boards, test tools and lots of cables was when I used to carry things that included a big terminal block with 6 contacts. On the X-ray image it looked like it might be a clip of bullets.

Theoretically you could hit import/export issues, and have people demanding tariff payments, but I've never seen it happen with anything small. If you carry things containing devices under export control, you might hit serious issues. Take care about that. Many big companies totally ban staff from hand carrying things, and insist everything is shipped through company channels. However, if you are crossing borders frequently this becomes unworkable, and people have to ignore some of the company rules to function.

sokoloff:
Lithium batteries are probably the only thing that's a genuine concern (and have specific regulations around them and airlines might have operations specs that are more strict than the general FAA guidance). Keep them in a safe plastic carrier and carry them on the airplane.

wraper:
Unless there is something sharp or there is a big battery, should be no issues. I even brought 3 gas reductors in carry on baggage. Security was not happy about that, though  :).

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