DJI drone makes historic delivery on Mount Everest

Shenzhen, China-based DJI teamed up with Nepalese drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW and certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa to fly the world's first successful delivery drone trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma).

Completed in April, the historic milestone in aviation highlights the capabilities of DJI FlyCart 30, which can carry 15kg payloads even in extreme altitude and environmental conditions, according to a press release from DJI. “During the tests, three oxygen bottles and 1.5kg of other supplies were flown from Everest Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,300-6,000m ASL).

On the return trip trash was carried back down.” Christina Zhang, Senior Corporate Strategy Director, DJI says: "From the end of April, our team embarked on a groundbreaking endeavour to help make cleanup efforts on Everest safer and more efficient. We are thrilled to share that our DJI FlyCart 30 was up to the task. The ability to safely transport equipment, supplies and waste by drone has the potential to revolutionise Everest mountaineering logistics, facilitate trash cleanup efforts, and improve safety for all involved."