Drone Batteries (LiPo) → Philippines

Drone Batteries (LiPo) may require documentation or declaration

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 Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

≤100 Wh in carry-on; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; CAAP follows IATA DGR; declared at immigration for multiple batteries

Documentation required

• Airline approval for 101-160 Wh batteries
• CAAP UAS operator permit and drone registration for operations in Philippines

Leaving with this item

Spare drone batteries may be taken out of Philippines freely but must travel in cabin baggage under lithium-battery aviation rules.

Practical advice

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.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph