I have seen quite a few asking about airlines' policies on drones and batteries. Perhaps we could have a sticky on this and update it as and when airlines release new information.
Here's what I know:
Policy on Drones
Emirates (link)
"Drones are not allowed as cabin baggageFor safety reasons, we can’t allow drones on board as cabin baggage. Drones can be accepted as checked-in baggage only. If you have a drone in your checked-in baggage you’ll be asked to either secure the Lithium batteries within the drone or remove the batteries and carry them in your cabin baggage. This regulation still applies even if you’re connecting to our flights from an airline that has accepted drones as cabin baggage."
Policy on Batteries
General policies (Links to specific policies: Emirates; Singapore Airlines; Thai Airways; FAA [US Airlines]; Qatar)
Less than 100Wh - Allowed in Cabin Baggage/Carry-on; Allowed in Check-in only if in equipment
Between 101Wh and 160Wh - Allowed in Cabin Baggage/Carry-on but with quantity limitation (commonly 2)
Above 160Wh - Not allowed in check-in or carry-on.
British Airways has slightly more restictive policies on spare batteries (link)
Less than 100Wh - Max 4 allowed in Cabin Baggge (including power banks)
Between 101Wh and 160Wh - pre-approval required
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