Tips and Tricks for Traveling with a Drone

Today’s question is about traveling with your drone. What is the best and most cost-effective way of traveling with heavy drone gear?

Our caller, Desi is a busy pilot who regularly flies across the country for different assignments. Desi flies a DJI Inspire 2. Now, as many of you might have experienced, baggage restrictions and space constraints make it extremely difficult to fly with a large bird-like Inspire 2. What is the best resort for Desi? Is it really possible to fly with all her gear without paying extra?

To answer Desi’s question, Paul shares some of his own experiences. Listeners will learn why he always prefers to fly with Southwest Airlines. Further, Paul reveals how a drone pilot can fly with 200 pounds of gear without paying an extra dime! If you found this show interesting, you might wish to check out Paul’s article, “Traveling Tips and Little Known Facts for Drone Pilots – How to Get Free Luggage and Ensure a Successful Trip” for more insights on this topic. Thanks for the great question, Desi. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[07:11] A Special Thanks to our sponsor, Fortress UAV
[08:52] Today’s question is about traveling with your drone
[10:42] Which is the best and most convenient airline for a drone pilot traveling with heavy gear?
[12:23] How printing out a “Media Baggage Statement” and a “Media Pass” can allow you to carry excess baggage without paying additional charges
[15:08] How to print out a Photographer’s Association media pass
[16:20] Check out Paul’s article where he shares his experiences of traveling with a drone
[16:35] How much baggage can a drone pilot with a media pass carry without paying extra charges?
[19:24] Precautions for safely traveling with drone batteries
[20:53] Drone U recommended backpack for traveling with your drone gear
[22:35] Can air travel with a large drone-like DJI Inspire prove to be problematic?
[22:59] What are your options if baggage restrictions do not permit you to fly with all your drone gear?

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