In a ground-breaking achievement, China has successfully conducted the first-ever drone delivery tests on Mount Everest. This paves the way for a more efficient and safer future for high-altitude mountaineering, rescue missions, and environmental efforts on the world’s tallest peak.
The tests involved a DJI FlyCart 30 drone, which transported essential supplies like oxygen bottles from Everest Base Camp to Camp 1, located at a staggering altitude. Notably, the drone also brought back trash from Camp 1, demonstrating its potential for cleaning up the mountain.
The drone’s capabilities are impressive. It managed to carry a 15kg payload within a mere 12 minutes, even flying as high as 6,191.8 meters. This successful trial paves the way for a revolution in logistics on Everest, potentially making deliveries and waste removal swifter and safer for those tackling the challenging climb.
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Building on this success, a Nepali company plans to initiate regular drone operations on Everest starting May 22nd. These innovations promise a future where drones support not just Everest climbers but also expeditions on other high-altitude peaks like Mount Ama Dablam.
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