KUALA LUMPUR: DJI has unveiled a new case study demonstrating how advanced drone and mapping technologies were used to survey the hazardous Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest during the 2026 climbing season, providing mountaineering teams with detailed three-dimensional maps that significantly improved route planning and climber safety. The project, carried out by Nepal-based drone operator … The post DJI Drone Technology Helps Map Mount Everest’s Deadliest Icefall, Improving Climber Safety first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

Two climbers injured in a serac collapse on Mount Everest’s Khumbu Icefall were airlifted to Kathmandu; both are stable.