#DJI

DJI's unreleased EV50 VTOL cargo drone flew at 8,861 meters above Mount Everest, setting a world record for the highest altitude achieved by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone in public testing. This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of using VTOL cargo drones for high-altitude logistics and scientific research in extreme environments, potentially transforming how supplies are delivered to remote mountainous regions. Over a 12-day mission, the EV50 completed 32 takeoffs and landings, climbed continuously for 3,730 meters, and still had 30% battery remaining on return. It carried ozone-measuring equipment for Peking University researchers.