Peut-on apporter Drill / Drill Bits en avion ?
Non — drill est interdit en bagage cabine aux contrôles de sûreté. Cabin: banned (drill and bits).
- · Cabin: banned (drill and bits)
- · Checked: fine with battery installed
- · Spare lithium batteries ≤ 100 Wh: carry-on only
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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Cabine :
NON
No — drills and drill bits are banned from carry-on bags.
Soute :
OUI
Yes — allowed checked; the installed battery rides along, but spare lithium packs stay in the cabin.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Comment emballer drill / drill bits
Bagage de cabine: No — drills and drill bits are banned from carry-on bags.
Bagage en soute: Yes — allowed checked; the installed battery rides along, but spare lithium packs stay in the cabin.
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Foire aux questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a Drill in a carry-on?
No — drills and drill bits are banned from carry-on bags.
Can you pack a Drill in checked luggage?
Yes — allowed checked; the installed battery rides along, but spare lithium packs stay in the cabin.
Can I bring a power drill on a plane?
Not in the cabin — drills and bits are checked-only in both countries. Spare lithium batteries, however, must be in carry-on.
Are drill bits banned from carry-on too?
Yes — TSA and CATSA both list bits with the drill as checked-only items.
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