China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster

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What happened

DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.

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  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:53:52 UTC.

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