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Reference weights from the makers for the gear people actually travel with: APS-C and compact cameras, drones by takeoff weight, action, 360 and pocket cameras, phones, tablets and smart glasses. Then a simple spreadsheet to total your own kit and what the makers' numbers leave out.
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Most camera, drone and USB-C chargers accept 100-240 V, so abroad you need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter. 94 of the 107 cameras and drones in our database charge over USB-C, which lets one multi-port charger replace a bag of chargers. Here is how to check, and the exceptions.
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A checklist for trips with more than one camera: what to check the week before, the power and storage you need, drone paperwork, and how to pack so security and gate checks take seconds. Built around what actually goes wrong: dead batteries, full cards and a bag taken at the gate.
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Some airlines weigh cabin bags and stop at 7 or 8 kg; others publish no weight limit at all. Camera gear adds up fast, and batteries can never go in the hold. Here is what typical bodies and drones weigh, the limits a few major airlines publish, and how to split a kit so it gets on board.
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Every camera battery in our database with a published rating is far under the 100 Wh line, so none needs airline approval. Spares still have to be in the cabin with the terminals covered, and IATA now sets a limit of 20 per person. Here are the numbers and the rules.
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