In 2005, TSA carefully looked over my gear even when flying
domestically (like LA to SF). 2006, sometimes, sometimes not. In 2007
they never even asked for a peek inside my computer/audio case, which
had hard drives, headphones, mics, and batteries...
What will this mean for us in the real world? Obnoxious and arbitrary
it appears.
Looking forward to feedback from the first person flying with SD
decks or cameras with these batteries...
<L>
On Dec 28, 2007, at 3:51 PM, Aaron Ximm wrote:
"The TSA has discovered that on January 1st, 2008 lithium batteries are
going to become more dangerous than they were on December 31, 2007.
Thankfully, they've taken action by forbidding them beginning in 2008.
Lithium Metal Battery, Spare or Installed (over 2 grams lithium):
In checked bag? Forbidden
Carry-on? Forbidden"
Um, my 6600mAh Sony NPF-970 L-series batteries for my SD722 weight 350
grams.
How much of that is lithium? I have no idea. Neither will the TSA
people.
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