Yes. Cameras, including DSLRs and GoPros, are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. If checked, the camera must be fully powered off and protected; spare camera batteries must always go in your carry-on.
Allowed with the battery installed. Larger cameras may need to go in a separate bin in standard screening lanes.
Allowed if completely powered off and protected from accidental activation and damage. Remove spare batteries and keep them in the cabin; the FAA recommends carrying the camera on as well.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Installed lithium-ion battery: up to 100 Wh without approval
- Spare camera batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected
- Camera in checked bag: fully off, protected from activation and damage
Packing tips
- Pack the camera body in your carry-on; checked bags are handled roughly and lenses are fragile.
- Undeveloped film is allowed in both bags; TSA lists film and cameras with film as permitted.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a GoPro on a plane?
Yes. A GoPro can go in carry-on or checked bags, but spare GoPro batteries must go in your carry-on.
Can I put my camera in checked luggage?
Yes, if it is turned off and protected, but the FAA recommends keeping devices with lithium batteries in the cabin.