Drone Batteries (LiPo) 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Drone Batteries (LiPo) may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Drone Batteries (LiPo) into Indonesia?
Drone Batteries (LiPo) may require documentation or declaration
≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGCA Indonesia follows IATA DGR
- Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
- DGCA UAS registration certificate if operating in Indonesia
Required at the destination customs authority
Full details
LiPo drone batteries above 100 Wh require airline approval and those above 160 Wh are generally prohibited on passenger aircraft entirely. Most popular drone batteries from DJI's mid-range and professional lines exceed the 100 Wh threshold. Spare LiP. Enforcement in Indonesia carries fines from IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 100,000,000 under Law No. 17/2006 on Customs Art. 82 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
PENALTIES
- Fine: 1000000–100000000 IDR
- Civil penalty only
Leaving Indonesia with drone batteries (lipo)
Spare drone batteries face no customs export control from Indonesia. IATA dangerous-goods rules require all spare lithium batteries to travel in cabin baggage with terminals protected; most consumer-drone batteries are under 100 Wh and travel freely, while 100-160 Wh packs need airline approval (max two). Batteries installed in the drone may travel in checked baggage with the device powered fully off, though cabin carriage is recommended.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.
≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; DGCA Indonesia follows IATA DGR
- Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
- DGCA UAS registration certificate if operating in Indonesia
This page covers destination customs rules in Indonesia. Whether you can carry drone batteries (lipo) through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
Drone Batteries (LiPo) is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage rules apply on top of any destination regulation.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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🇦🇺 Australia
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇯🇵 Japan
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Drone Batteries (LiPo) restricted; documentation or permits may apply