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According to FAA regulations, here’s the lowdown on taking Onewheels on airplanes:
- Onewheel Pint: The Pint is generally allowed on airlines, but be cautious. The first batch of Pints was shipped with a manufacturing defect that incorrectly marked the battery as 170 watt-hours. Newer Pints are compliant with FAA regulations, with a battery below 160 watt-hours.
- Onewheel Plus: The Onewheel Plus, with a 130 watt-hour battery, falls within FAA regulations for air travel. However, airline discretion still applies.
- Onewheel + XR: Unfortunately, the Onewheel + XR, with its 324 watt-hour battery, exceeds FAA limits and is not allowed on airlines.
FAA allows batteries between 101-160 watt-hours with airline approval. Remember that TSA agents have the authority to halt devices within these limits if deemed necessary. Here are some tips for successful Onewheel air travel:
- Allocate extra time for security and boarding.
- Familiarize yourself with the necessary paperwork.
- Dress professionally.
- Be polite and maintain a friendly demeanor.
- Exude confidence without confrontation.
- Inform TSA agents in advance about your equipment.
- Reassure agents with paperwork, emphasizing the safety compliance of your Onewheel.
- Never ride your Onewheel inside the airport, as it can lead to a ban.
Prepare yourself for potential variations in response from TSA agents and airlines to ensure a smooth experience.
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I reached out to future motion and they said the 170 is a typo on the firs batch of boards. They sent me a pdf of a spec sheet declaring it as 148.
Can you email me that PDF? oneradwheel@gmail.com
You forgot to mention that all models of the Onewheel are larger than the maximum carry-on size limits for virtually every airline.
But onewheel XR does not have a lithium ion battery. It has Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) battery! No lithium there.
I am wrong, there is lithium inside the battery.