Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring drill on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with drill in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Drills and drill bits must go in checked baggage. Cordless drill batteries follow lithium rules — if the battery is over 100 Wh, additional restrictions apply.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Power drills + bits to checked baggage. Cordless drill batteries follow ICAO lithium rules.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
Drills + bits to checked. Batteries follow ICAO lithium rules.
🌎 Latin America
Drills + bits to checked. Batteries follow ICAO lithium rules.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Power drills + drill bits to checked baggage. Cordless drill batteries follow ICAO lithium rules — > 100 Wh requires airline approval. China CAAC requires Wh rating on the battery casing.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
Drills + bits to checked. Lithium batteries follow ICAO rules — > 100 Wh needs airline approval.