Drones Take on Everest’s Garbage

Tue Aug 26 2025
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KATHMANDU, Nepal: A team of drone operators joined climbers and guides at Everest Base Camp this climbing season, armed with heavy-duty drones to help clear rubbish from the world’s highest peak. Two DJI FC 30 heavy-lifter drones were flown up to Camp One at 6,065 metres (19,900 feet), where they airlifted 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of trash down during the spring climbing season, which usually lasts from April to early June.

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