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Old Dec 11, 2024 | 10:53 pm
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I haven't traveled internationally with my drone, but I have thought about it.

The main concerns:
  1. You must keep the drone, controller, and all batteries in your *CARRY ON LUGGAGE*. No Lithium batteries in checked bags
  2. Check the local laws where you are planning to fly it. Make sure you have any necessary registrations, permits, insurance, and respect their restricted flight areas.
  3. Make sure to practice similar types of shots you plan to take before you travel - if you aren't well experienced, the likelihood of you attempting things beyond your skill level and crashing are high
  4. Always make sure your drone has acquired GPS *BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF*. If the drone realizes it is in a no-fly zone a minute after it's already been flying, and it's now over water, it will immediately land ... in water ...
  5. Bring plenty of storage. 4K Video at 100+Mbps will quickly eat through your storage, and when you are traveling internationally, your ability to upload or edit will likely be reduced.
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