Flying

Information about flying with the NavVis VLX as checked baggage.

Most airlines classify the NavVis VLX as oversized baggage. You must book this with your airline before flying, and there may be an extra charge.

Battery Preparation Before Flying

Caution: Short-circuits

• Damage to electronic components.

• Only certified personnel are allowed to prepare the Lithium Ion batteries for air transport.

The NavVis VLX batteries must be taken on the plane as hand luggage. Cover the battery connectors with electrical tape to prevent short-circuits, or put each battery in a separate plastic bag.

Material Safety Data Sheet

The airline may require you to carry the battery certificates and material safety data sheets. Click here for the Material Safety Data Sheet.

Check with the airline

Check the maximum watt hours per battery allowed as cabin baggage by your airline. Normally, batteries with less than 100 Wh can be carried without prior approval. This information is also useful when passing security.

Checklist Before Flying

• The battery connectors are covered, or each battery is in a separate plastic bag.

• The batteries are in your hand luggage.

• Your hand luggage complies with your airline's weight limit.

• There are no loose objects inside the box.

• The box is shut securely.

• Nothing is protruding from the box.

• Note the transportation box weight and dimensions - airline staff may ask at check-in:

  • Dimensions (H x W x L) (cm): 43 x 54.0 × 82

  • Weight with batteries: 23.9 kg

Caution: Short-circuits

• Damage to electronic components.

• After flying do not use NavVis VLX until it is at room temperature. Condensation may form inside the device when moving it from a cold to a hot environment.