Do I have to check the photographic tripod when flying? Can I carry it as hand luggage?

When flying, the photographic tripod can be carried with you as long as it does not exceed the weight and volume limit.

According to the regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China on free baggage:

1. You can take small items with you free of charge during your trip. Airlines have restrictions on size and weight. Each person can carry one article, the volume of each article does not exceed 20×40×55 cm, and the weight does not exceed 5 kg. First-class passengers can carry two pieces of five kilograms of luggage. Lighter, liquid, knife, etc. It is not allowed to take it on the plane as personal belongings.

2. Lithium batteries are not allowed in checked baggage. Only personal consumer electronic devices (watches, calculators, cameras, mobile phones, notebook computers and video cameras) containing lithium or lithium-ion batteries can be carried with you. Spare batteries must be protected separately to prevent short circuit, and can only be carried in hand luggage. Spare batteries are limited to 2 per person.

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Articles prohibited on the plane:

1, guns, military or police equipment (including main parts).

2. Explosives.

3. Controlled knives: refers to the knives listed in 1983 "Interim Provisions on Controlling Some Cutters" promulgated and implemented by the Ministry of Public Security with the approval of the State Council.

4. Flammable and explosive articles.

5. Poisons: including cyanide, highly toxic pesticides and other highly toxic substances.

6. Corrosive substances: including sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, liquid storage battery, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, etc.

7. Radioactive substances: radioactive substances, such as radioisotopes.

8. Other items that endanger flight safety, such as strong magnetizers that may interfere with the normal work of various instruments on the plane, and items with strong irritating smell.

Civil Aviation Administration of China-Free carry-on articles