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/Zz9oI3B6v4c

In 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

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Day 5 is raw slopes and clean air above the #PikesPeakHighway in #PikesPeak #ColoradoSprings 🏔️

Rock textures, dark pines, and a strip of blue water that shows up when you least expect it.
I chased the contrast between soft color and hard stone until the frame felt sharp and quiet.

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Day 5 is raw slopes and clean air above the #PikesPeakHighway in #PikesPeak #ColoradoSprings 🏔️

Rock textures, dark pines, and a strip of blue water that shows up when you least expect it.
I chased the contrast between soft color and hard stone until the frame felt sharp and quiet.

#LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #RockyMountains #AutumnColors #WesternUSA #HighAltitude #NatureDetails #Amir2000NLStory #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography 2/3

Day 5 is raw slopes and clean air above the #PikesPeakHighway in #PikesPeak #ColoradoSprings 🏔️

Rock textures, dark pines, and a strip of blue water that shows up when you least expect it.
I chased the contrast between soft color and hard stone until the frame felt sharp and quiet.

#LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #RockyMountains #AutumnColors #WesternUSA #HighAltitude #NatureDetails #Amir2000NLStory #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography 1/3

Day 4 is the higher mood, thinner trees and heavier sky as you keep climbing the #PikesPeakHighway ☁️ in #PikesPeak #ColoradoSprings

Cloud shadows slide across the slopes, then the light breaks through just enough to shape the ridgeline.

#LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography
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