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In 2022, DJI was able to fly one of their drones over Mt. Everest.
Here are some of the physics challenges involved (see comments) 👇
Here's the drone video (2022) recorded at the highest point on Earth!
https://youtu.be/Zz9oI3B6v4cIn 2024 and 2025, DJI drones, specifically the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 4 Pro, achieved record-setting, high-altitude flights over Mount Everest, capturing 8K footage of the summit at 8,848 meters. These drones, often operated with 8KRAW, showcased remarkable stability in high winds (up to 50 km/h) and thin air.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro: https://youtu.be/A-iVxaFhr7s
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: https://youtu.be/csDriucITDE#Drone #DronePhotography #MtEverest #Everest #Aerodynamics #Physics #DJIdroneshots #HighAltitude #ThinAir #PhysicsChallenge #Nepal #Himalayas #Drones #DroneShots