Can I bring extra GoPro batteries on a plane?

Yes, but they must be in your carry-on bag, not checked, and it's a good idea to cover the terminals or use a battery case to prevent short-circuiting.

Action Camera (GoPro)

Action cameras like a GoPro are allowed in carry-on and checked bags; spare batteries must travel in carry-on only.

Carry-on

Allowed

Checked

Allowed

Carry-on details

Allowed. TSA treats action cameras the same as any digital camera — no restrictions on carrying one on board.

Checked-bag details

Allowed, but carry-on is recommended for valuable, fragile equipment. Regardless of where the camera itself goes, any spare/extra batteries you pack separately must be in your carry-on only.

Special instructions

Spare action-camera batteries (the extras you're not using) must be packed in carry-on, protected from short-circuiting — never in a checked bag.

Related rules

Lithium Battery & Power Bank Rules

FAQ

Can I bring extra GoPro batteries on a plane?: Yes, but they must be in your carry-on bag, not checked, and it's a good idea to cover the terminals or use a battery case to prevent short-circuiting.

Related items

Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-07-30

Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.