Standard battery18.1 Wh
Drone cabinAllowed
Drone checkedRemove battery
Power banks2 × ≤100 Wh
What matters for this exact combination
Drones may be carried in hand baggage. A drone without batteries may be checked. Batteries over 100 Wh up to 160 Wh require approval; batteries over 160 Wh are not accepted.
Qatar Airways note: Qatar Airways publishes a maximum of 20 spare batteries regardless of type; power banks count toward that total. The current encoded power-bank screen remains two units at no more than 100 Wh each, while 100–160 Wh drone/spare batteries require Qatar Airways approval and are limited to two.
Mini 3 battery variants
| Battery | Wh | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Flight Battery | 18.1 Wh | ≤100 Wh |
| Intelligent Flight Battery Plus | 28.4 Wh | ≤100 Wh |
Both official battery variants are below 100 Wh.
Before you pack
- Count every loose/spare drone battery, not only the standard pack.
- Keep spare lithium batteries protected against short circuit and in cabin baggage.
- Add power banks separately because 2026 rules can be stricter than ordinary spare-battery limits.
- If your itinerary has a connection, check every operating carrier — the stricter segment can control the practical result.
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