Impact Driver
Impact drivers are power tools and must be packed in checked baggage, not carry-on, regardless of size.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Not allowed. All power tools, including impact drivers, are prohibited in carry-on regardless of size — the same rule that applies to cordless drills and angle grinders.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, with the removable lithium battery pack pulled out and packed in carry-on instead, following the spare lithium battery rule.
Special instructions
Remove the battery pack and pack it in carry-on — spare lithium batteries cannot travel in checked baggage even when the tool itself can.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can an impact driver go in carry-on?
- No — power tools are never allowed in carry-on. The tool body can be checked, but its removable battery pack must travel in carry-on instead.
Related items
Sources: TSA — What Can I Bring?, FAA — PackSafe (Hazardous Materials) · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.