In today’s episode, we discuss traveling with drones on cruises and how pilots can avoid having their equipment confiscated. Today’s question comes from Craig, who recently had a drone confiscated on a cruise and wants to know how pilots can travel with their drones.
Thanks for the question, Craig. This question has been discussed at length in public forums and on podcasts about traveling with drones on airlines, but there is something to be learned for pilots traveling with drones on cruises. Pilots run the risk of having their drones confiscated, and today’s podcast discusses the options available to pilots to carry their drones on cruises.
We discuss the rules and laws that apply to cruises, and how guests waive some of their important rights when they sign a cruise contract on the dotted line. The terms of the cruise contract allow the cruise authority to handle matters differently than the legal system on land, so the decisions of the cruise authority are generally binding on all guests. We discuss past incidents and events that have occurred on cruises, highlight important factors to consider when cruising, and how pilots can generally avoid equipment confiscation, as well as the options available to pilots in the event of confiscation.
Tune in today to learn more about cruising with a drone and how to avoid any inconveniences!!
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Timestamp
(03:09) Question of the day: A question about carrying drones on cruise ships
(05:47) How does US law differ from the terms and conditions you signed?
(06:41) Theft and Crime on Cruise Ships
(07:55) Is there any way to avoid having your drone confiscated while on a cruise?
(10:03) Important factors to consider when traveling on a cruise
(11:03) How do I avoid having my equipment confiscated elsewhere?
