Kathmandu. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has completed three major drone missions on Mount Everest during the 2026 spring climbing season, using advanced unmanned aircraft to remove waste, deliver climbing supplies, map hazardous terrain, and conduct high-altitude scientific research.The missions, carried out in collaboration with Nepali drone service provider Airlift, mark one of the most significant uses of drone technology on the world's highest mountain and represent a major step toward safer, c...
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    Of the total cargo, 7,215 kg consisted of mountaineering supplies, including oxygen cylinders, ropes, and ladders, delivered from Base Camp to Camp 1, while 2,858 kg of waste accumulated at Camp 1 was transported back to Base Camp.

    DJI said it aims to remove around 10,000 kilograms of waste from Everest’s high camps during each future climbing season.