TSA and camera batteries

Hopefully I'm posting this in the correct spot here.  I'm kind of new to photography.  Well I got my first professional camera 8 months ago.  However have had a Sony Cybershot for the last 10 years.  And those cameras have become pretty advanced, so I wouldn't say I'm a newbie.  

For the first time with my travels, I have 4-5 extra batteries I'm traveling with.  Just to be clear, these need to be in my carry on to be cool with TSA right?  

I found this on the TSA website:

I found this on the TSA website:2. Batteries - Whether they’re for business, health reasons, or leisure, we all travel with gadgets, and gadgets need batteries! Here’s a rundown of different types of batteries and whether they’re permitted or not. If you have any additional questions about batteries, please reach out to the FAA.Batteries Allowed in Carry-on Bags:

• Dry cell alkaline batteries; typical AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, button sized cells, etc.
• Dry cell rechargeable batteries such as Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad).
• Jump starters with lithium ion batteries.
• Lithium ion batteries (a.k.a.: rechargeable lithium, lithium polymer, LIPO, secondary lithium).
• Consumer-sized lithium ion batteries [no more than 8 grams of equivalent lithium content or 100 watt hours (wh) per battery]. This size covers AA, AAA, 9-volt, cell phone, PDA, camera, camcorder, Gameboy, and standard laptop computer batteries.
• Up to two larger lithium ion batteries (more than 8 grams, up to 25 grams of equivalent lithium content per battery) in their carry-on. This size covers larger extended-life laptop batteries. Most consumer lithium ion batteries are below this size. Lithium ion batteries that are between 101 – 160 wh are allowed in carry-on bags with airline approval.
• Lithium metal batteries (a.k.a.: non-rechargeable lithium, primary lithium). These batteries are often used with cameras and other small personal electronics. Consumer-sized batteries (up to 2 grams of lithium per battery) may be carried. This includes all the typical non-rechargeable batteries for personal film cameras and digital cameras (AA, AAA, 123, CR123A, CR1, CR2, CRV3, CR22, 2CR5, etc.) as well as the flat round lithium button cells.

Batteries Allowed in Checked Bags:Except for lithium batteries, all the batteries allowed in carry-on baggage are also allowed in checked baggage; however, we recommend that you pack them in your carry-on bag whenever possible. In the cabin, airline flight crews can better monitor conditions, and have access to the batteries or device if a fire does occur.Prohibited Batteries:Car batteries, wet batteries, or spillable batteries are prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage unless they are being used to power a scooter or wheelchair. If you need to pack a spare battery for a scooter or wheelchair, you must advise the aircraft operator so the battery can be properly packaged for air travel.Spare lithium batteries (both lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer) are prohibited in checked baggage.Battery Chargers:Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Polymer batteries are the most common rechargeable cell types found in Portable Chargers. Portable chargers are allowed in carry-on bags only.External battery chargers/Power banks/Uninstalled or spare lithium ion batteries must be packed in carry-on bags.

   Lithium-ion batteries need to be carried in your carry on.  Not in your checked-in luggage due to risk of fire.  

Speaking of which, do they limit the number of batteries you can have on you?  

I've not seen any indication of a limit on the number of batteries. You should be okay.

Note that the batteries must be out of the device, insofar as that is possible. For my camera, when using my Pelican case, I take the batter out, put it in a sandwich bag, and lay it on top of the foam so it's immediately evident. Others I keep in packs. Never been questioned.... yet.

Thanks everyone. 

Interesting, so no battery in your camera?  I guess that crosses off taking photos out the planes window.  

I didn't say it had to stay there. And in fact, on my last flight, from London, I forgot to remove it. No one asked about my camera bag, even when it went through security.

The whole system is asinine. Treating symptoms instead of problems.

The most I've carried through is seven. Plus a laptop, phone and kindle. I've never been asked to remove the one in my camera though. In essence, it's no different from a laptop battery, and nobody ever removes them either.

garyrhook wrote: I didn't say it had to stay there. And in fact, on my last flight, from London, I forgot to remove it. No one asked about my camera bag, even when it went through security.

The whole system is asinine. Treating symptoms instead of problems.

I've never been asked to remove my battery from camera either.  Now they have had me take my camera out of the bag when going through security though.  

garyrhook wrote: I didn't say it had to stay there. And in fact, on my last flight, from London, I forgot to remove it. No one asked about my camera bag, even when it went through security.

The whole system is asinine. Treating symptoms instead of problems.

Did they have you remove your camera from your bag?

What's funning is this summer I have done a bit of traveling and never had them ask to remove batteries.  I've been asked to turn on my laptop and iPad, I have been asked to remove my camera from the bag, but never to remove the batteries.  

Carter Gledhill wrote:

garyrhook wrote: I didn't say it had to stay there. And in fact, on my last flight, from London, I forgot to remove it. No one asked about my camera bag, even when it went through security.

The whole system is asinine. Treating symptoms instead of problems.

Did they have you remove your camera from your bag?

No. Heading out, we had TSA Pre-Check so we got to avoid a lot of the silliness. Returning from London, no. They were more concerned with how many ounces (ccs) were in the toiletry products my wife had in her bag. My camera was pretty much ignored, aside from the x-ray.

I was ready, though.

TSA Precheck - you talking about the $85 5 year application?  You do ahead of time right?  

Carter Gledhill wrote: TSA Precheck - you talking about the $85 5 year application?  You do ahead of time right?  

Well, no. I refer to the designation you get on your boarding pass, that is somewhat random, and that you can guarantee getting by signing up for the $85 program. Which I have, but my wife has not, and she got the designation on our last trip anyways.

How PITA was it to get?