China-based DJI joined hands with Nepal-based drone service company Airlift, video production company 8KRAW and certified mountain guide Mingma Gyalje Sherpa for drone delivery trials on Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma, Tibetan and Chinese name for Mount Everest).

DJI drone makes historic delivery on Mount Everest

The trial was completed in April this year, a historic milestone in aviation. DJI has delivered the essentials using 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 that our DJI FlyCart 30 was up to the task. The ability to safely transport equipment, supplies and waste by drone can revolutionise Everest mountaineering logistics, facilitate trash cleanup efforts, and improve safety for all involved.”