droneDroneDJJul 21, 20261 min read
This DJI drone mapped Everest’s killer icefall without risking a single life

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If you’ve ever wondered whether drones can do more than capture stunning mountain footage, DJI’s latest Mount Everest case study offers a pretty compelling answer.
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