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Can you take drone on a plane?
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The aircraft can fly either way but its lithium batteries must be in carry-on. Several countries (Morocco, Egypt, Nicaragua and others) ban drone imports entirely, so never carry one across a border for someone else.
Guidance, not legal advice — rules vary by country and airline; the final say belongs to the airline, security screening, and customs.
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