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Matt Kollat

DJI soars to new heights to tackle Mount Everest’s trash troubles

DJI FlyCart 30 Mount Everest cleanup in action.

DJI, with help from various local and international ventures,  has achieved a remarkable milestone: the first-ever successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest (or Mount Qomolangma, as the locals call it).

During the April trials, the DJI FlyCart 30, a drone renowned for its exceptional ability to carry heavy payloads in the harshest altitude and environmental conditions, successfully transported three oxygen bottles and 1.5kg of supplies from Everest Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,300-6,000m ASL).

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