How Drones Could Fix Mount Everest's Growing Trash Problem

Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is facing a growing garbage crisis. And here's where drones like this could help. For years, Sherpas have shouldered the backbreaking task of hauling tens of kilograms of waste for hours down a treacherous glacial terrain back to base camp.That includes human waste, oxygen cylinders, and kitchen leftovers. Now drones are helping to do the same in minutes. Two Chinese DJI drones operated by Nepal's Airlift technology carried over 280 kg of trash this past climbing sea ...