Jay
@jaybroni · Developer
is this TSA approved?
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Ashkan Aghassi
@ashkan_aghassi
@jaybroni Officially, it has not been approved. However, we have taken PLUG with us on flights several times with no issues :)
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Boris Berenberg
@imatincr · Atlas Authority
@ashkan_aghassi @jaybroni This clearly violates the TSA guidelines for lithium batteries " Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. These limits allow for nearly all types of lithium batteries used by the average person in their electronic devices. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101-160 watt hours)." https://www.faa.gov/about/initia...
Lots of other similar products all stop at 27000mAh for exactly this reason.
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Ashkan Aghassi
@ashkan_aghassi
@imatincr @jaybroni You're right, officially it is not within the FAA's guidelines, however we've had multiple instances where TSA has inspected, and cleared our PLUG prototype as a carry on for both domestic and international flights. Regardless, we are in the process of obtaining an FAA exemption certificate just to be on the safe side and ensure our customers never have to surrender their PLUG at the airport. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Boris Berenberg
@imatincr · Atlas Authority
@ashkan_aghassi I think you are doing the right thing working to get an FAA exemption. However, if the makers of high end cameras (RED) have no had any luck with this, then I doubt you will, but worth trying. If someone spends $199 on a product and then has it seized because they don't realize the risk they are at, they will blame you. I encourage you to make a clear note of what you wrote above on the Indiegogo page.
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