International Travel with RC Vehicles
09-05-2011, 06:24 PM
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International Travel with RC Vehicles
I am about to go to India for two weeks and am bringing a crawler with me as part of my job. What is the best way to bring it over (I will be flying from Canada)? Can I just stow it in my regular luggage? I assume lipo batteries are out and I have to bring a NiMH. I've been thinking of shipping it in advance via fedex or UPS and just getting it out of the way.
Any tips, stories, experiences or ideas are welcome.
Any tips, stories, experiences or ideas are welcome.
09-05-2011, 11:16 PM
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RE: International Travel with RC Vehicles
While visiting home (San Diego) a couple years ago, my brother bought me a 1:8 buggy RTR. TX, batteries, glow starter (not lipo), everything in the box ready to go (no fuel).
I sealed it up with duct tape, wrapped it in rope incorporating a handle into the knots and checked it in as normal luggage. No problems. It was there on the conveyor belt when I arrived in Dubai 17 hours later non the worse for wear.
Your best bet I would think though is to call the airline or visit a travel agent. Heck, take the crawler with you and explain everything to them so they can make a judgment call.
If not, just break it down (tires off/batteries out/etc) and pack it real good in your luggage.
Good luck.
I sealed it up with duct tape, wrapped it in rope incorporating a handle into the knots and checked it in as normal luggage. No problems. It was there on the conveyor belt when I arrived in Dubai 17 hours later non the worse for wear.
Your best bet I would think though is to call the airline or visit a travel agent. Heck, take the crawler with you and explain everything to them so they can make a judgment call.
If not, just break it down (tires off/batteries out/etc) and pack it real good in your luggage.
Good luck.
09-06-2011, 11:17 AM
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RE: International Travel with RC Vehicles
If you have a relaible source to receive it at your destination, then ship it FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Airline luggage handling and inspection has become too unreliable.
