DJI Mavic 3 Flew Above Everest

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October 13, 2022 8:59am EDT

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The 8KRAW team decided to climb Mount Everest with a DJI Mavic 3 to record a view that few—if any—have ever seen.

March 1, 2022: A Plan is Made

The environment of Everest is complex and changes fast. DJI engineers made theoretical calculations about what it would take to fly from the summit and adapted a Mavic 3 to be able to handle the harsh conditions. But would it actually work?

May 27, 2022: Climb & Flight

The 8KRAW team reached the summit and became the first climbers to launch a drone from the top of Everest.

DJI Mavic 3 captured the beauty of this awe-inspiring peak and its surroundings from 9,232 meters (30,289 feet). DJI engineers are already putting the collected data to use on development of future drone technology.