Recommendations for flying w a DFAM

[MaxFerency]

I am about to go on an international flight out of the US and I plan to bring my DFAM. Any recommendations? I was thinking about packing it in my carry-on and making sure I had headphones and the power cable with me in case they ask what it is. Conversely I could also check it but I'm just concerned they would wonder what it was - especially with a bundle of patch cables next to it.

Does anyone have any international flight travel recommendations with a DFAM (or other small semi-modular)?

[synthpeter]

Make sure that you have the screws removed from the top panel, so that you can lift the DFAM from its housing and customs can inspect the inside.

[MaxFerency]

Really? They'll want to look inside of it? Have you had this happen? Did you check it or bring it in carry-on? I guess that doesn't matter for customs though.

[VocoVacca]

Strongly recommend you to put your DFAM in a carry-on bag! A few reasons why:

1. Airlines urge passengers to carry-on "high-value" or "fragile" items (like electronics) because the airlines are not liable for any damage to items inside your checked bags.

2. For airport security, I always ask the officer checking IDs if they want to inspect my electronics. (I usually travel with a phone, iPad, and bag full of camera gear.) They'll let you know what they want pulled out of your bag to x-ray separately.

3. For customs, you might need to prove that you did not buy the DFAM in the country you're visiting. I always carry a copy of the sale receipts for my camera gear, just in case.

4. If you're traveling in the EU, you -might- be okay with putting your DFAM in a checked bag. But expensive items disappear from bags all the time no matter where you travel. I once worked with some engineers who were going to Mongolia to do an installation. They checked a big Pelican case with a $10k signal analyzer inside—and never saw it again.

Hope this helps. Travel safe and have fun!

[MaxFerency]

Ok, yeah that's a good point VocoVacca. Thanks.