A drone from a Chinese manufacturer has achieved the unthinkable by capturing stunning aerial footage of Mount Everest like never before. The high-altitude aerial footage of Mount Everest was a joint effort between drone maker DJI and 8KRAW, showcasing the impressive capabilities of the DJI Mavic 3 drone.
The four-minute video begins at the iconic base camp, located at an altitude of 5,300 meters. From there, the drone captures the ascent to the first campsite at 6,000 meters, with breathtaking views of the Khumbu Icefall and surrounding glaciers.
The footage also shows climbers ascending and descending the mountain, with the camera then zooming out to reveal the winding path leading to base camp. The camera shows the sprawling tent city at base camp, with colorful tents scattered across the landscape.
Watch the video here:
Chinese drone manufacturer @DJIGlobal shared a breathtaking video of his DJI Mavic 3 Pro flying over Mount Everest on Weibo yesterday. The drone soared 3,500 meters from base camp to the top of the world's highest mountain. photo.twitter.com/Iwyoe45DtS
— Yicai 第一财经 (@yicaichina) July 10, 2024
The video has gone viral, with many impressed by the amazing footage. One user wrote: “Okay, I can cross climbing Everest off my bucket list.”
Another commented: “I'm surprised the drone was able to generate the required lift at such altitudes.” A third said: “This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. Great work.”
Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, with an elevation of 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. It is considered one of the most iconic and challenging mountains to climb, due to its extreme altitude and harsh weather conditions.
The mountain is known for its extreme weather, with temperatures ranging from -60°C to -10°C and winds of over 100 mph (161 km/h). The mountain was first climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Sherpa Tenzing.
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