But then he's stuck using a cheap GPS just because of the TSA.

I do the ship it ahead thing exclusively now. No more worries about what
will or won't make it through.

YMMV, but why take the chance? If cost is an issue, plan ahead a little and use
the two or three day options.

(I'm not using the term FedEx generically... I won't mention any other names, but
I've tried 'em all and had everything from no package to crushed package too often
to be anything other than (1) It's personal or (2) it's common. :-)