'Heavy lifter' drones could soon solve Mount Everest's trash problem

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Sherpas will soon use drones to remove trash from Mount Everest's slopes. Everest's peak has become a massive garbage dump with 50 metric tons of waste annually. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI developed the "heavy lifter" high-altitude drones. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Advertisement Mount Everest looks more like a landfill every year as crowds of adventurous climbers flock to its slopes. Visitors have left an estimated 50 metric tons of waste on Everest. The mountain is so full of garbage that people have called it "the world's highest garbage dump." Nepal has tried all kinds of solutions, including a mandate that climbers collect and carry out 18 pounds of garbage every time they visit or pay a fee of thousands of dollars. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .