Kathmandu, Aug 28, 2025 (AFP) - Drones take on Everest's garbage

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2025-08-28

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. Tons of trash -- from empty cans and gas canisters, to bottles, plastic and discarded climbing gear -- have earned once-pristine Everest the grim nickname of the "highest dumpster in the world". Two DJI FC 30 heavy-lifter drones were flown to Camp 1 at 6,065 metres (19,90......

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