Drone accessories (batteries, propellers, controllers) → Australia

Spare LiPo drone batteries must be in carry-on baggage only; drones must be registered and flown under CASA rules in Australian airspace.

Details

ABF imposes no specific import restrictions on drone accessories but CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) regulates drone operation under CASR Part 101. Spare lithium polymer batteries must travel in carry-on only per CASA/IATA DGR guidelines: batteries under 100Wh permitted; 100-160Wh requires airline approval; over 160Wh prohibited in passenger aircraft. Drones over 250g must be registered with CASA and operators must complete safety awareness training. The Biosecurity Act 2015 does not restrict drone accessories specifically, but items covered in soil must be declared.

Quantity limit

Spare batteries: unlimited under 100Wh; max 2 batteries 100-160Wh with airline approval

Documentation required

• CASA drone registration (for operation in AU airspace)
• Airline approval for batteries 100-160Wh

Legal reference

CASR Part 101 (CASA drone regulations); IATA DGR Section 3.9.2 (lithium batteries)

Leaving with this item

Drone accessories (propellers, cases, controllers) may be exported from Australia freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Pack all spare LiPo batteries in your carry-on in fireproof LiPo bags. Register your drone with CASA before flying. Check airspace authorisation on the OpenSky app before each flight in Australia.

Customs authority

Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au