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Innovative Drone Solutions: Airlift and Esaiyo Tackle Mount Everest’s Ecological Problems

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Airlift and Esaiyo Revolutionize Waste Management on Mount Everest with Cutting-Edge Technology

An expedition of technologists, documentarians, and Sherpas recently ascended the Lukla Trail to Mount Everest Base Camp, passing through the historic Tengboche Monastery. Representing Airlift Technology and Esaiyo Inc., the crew quickly realized that their drone technology could assist in addressing a long-standing ecological issue: the removal of trash and human waste from the region.

A New Mission on Mount Everest

At Everest Base Camp, Airlift Technology and Esaiyo Inc. initiated the process of documenting and indexing famous objects, historic landmarks, people, and trails of the Everest region. This groundbreaking effort, beginning with a trek to Everest Base Camp and extending to the Tengboche Monastery, has inspired the creation of tools, maps, and technologies that will help people from around the world better understand the Khumbu region, Mount Everest, and its people. More importantly, the project provides vital guidance for future trekkers while addressing the region’s ecological challenges.

Addressing Environmental Concerns

Over the years, Mount Everest has become an environmental hotspot, with thousands of climbers and trekkers leaving behind trash and human waste. This accumulation of waste not only pollutes the mountain but also contaminates the water supply of the indigenous communities in the Khumbu region. With no proper waste management facilities during the two-week expeditions, these issues have overwhelmed Nepal’s great natural wonder.

This innovative waste management solution will not only improve the trekking environment but also enhance the quality of life for local communities by reducing the spread of disease through contaminated water.

A World First in Waste Management Using Drone Technology at Mount Everest

Airlift Ventures has become the first company in the world to solve waste management challenges on Mount Everest through the use of drone technology. The pilot project is a partnership with the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality. The drones are carrying essential climbing supplies—around 40 pounds per trip—and returning with waste, significantly easing the burden on Sherpas and porters.

This achievement represents a major milestone in environmental protection at high altitudes and opens the door for similar efforts around the world.

Leadership Perspectives

Raj Bikram Maharjan, CEO of Airlift Technology, highlighted the core mission of the company:
“The value of Airlift Technology is to uplift people’s lives using drones and other advanced technologies. Our drone services are reducing the risks Sherpas face while ensuring the safety of climbers at the world’s highest peak. This partnership with Esaiyo has allowed us to extend our commitment to technological disruption and create a lasting positive impact.”

Airlift Co-founder Milan Pandey emphasized the life-saving impact of this project:

“In 2014, a catastrophic avalanche on the Khumbu Glacier claimed the lives of 16 Sherpas, a grim reminder of the dangers associated with climbing Mount Everest. More recently, in April 2023, a collapsing ice serac killed three guides, further emphasizing the life-threatening risks on the world’s tallest peak. These tragic incidents prompted Airlift Technology to create a program aimed at reducing risks in this treacherous section of the climb, utilizing the expertise of Ice Doctors to deploy advanced drone technology.

The partnership between Esaiyo and Airlift Technology has fast-tracked the development of this risk-reduction program, leading to innovative solutions for complex logistical challenges. A significant milestone was achieved on April 28, 2024, when Airlift Technology for the first time in the world successfully conducted test flights with the drone on Mount Everest.

During a flight test, Airlift was able to transport 234 kg in two hours, a task that would typically take 14 porter’s six hours to complete. Airlift plans to use heavy-lift drones to transport garbage from the 5800 meter high Ama Dablam, located south of Everest. This will mark the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle will perform commercial work in Nepal’s high-altitude region.

A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and Airlift Technology Pvt Ltd to utilize advanced drone technology for effective garbage management in the mountains of the Khumbu region.

Raymond St. Martin, CEO of Esaiyo, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative:
“When presented with the opportunity to assist with trash and waste removal, it was an easy decision. While our focus remains on cultural preservation and making history accessible, this project allows us to leave the mountain in better condition than we found it.”

Esaiyo Co-founder Kwasi Asare also reflected on the project’s broader significance:
“After my trip to Nepal and Bhutan in 2022, where I was honored to meet members of the Royal Family and the Nepalese government, I knew there was potential for impactful projects like this one. Removing waste from the world’s tallest mountain benefits both the trekking community and the Nepalese people, ensuring that future generations can experience the beauty of Everest.”

Looking to the Future

With the success of this project, Airlift and Esaiyo have proven that drone technology can play a critical role in addressing some of the world’s toughest ecological and logistical challenges. This partnership showcases how cultural and ecological preservation can go hand-in-hand, creating a sustainable model for the future.

Both companies are confident that this technology can be replicated in other parts of the world, offering a scalable solution for preserving natural and cultural heritage sites while ensuring environmental sustainability.

About Airlift Technology

Airlift is a leader in unmanned aerial vehicle services, pioneering technological advancements in South Asia. The company has been at the forefront of 3D mapping, cultural heritage documentation, and ecological preservation. Recently, Airlift made history by testing heavy-lift drones at Mount Everest, tackling the waste problem at the world’s highest peaks.

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About Esaiyo

Esaiyo’s object platform combines blockchain and graph technology to create Social Identity of Objects (SIOs)—unique digital IDs that track, trace, and connect both digital and physical assets. Esaiyo’s innovative platform helps preserve cultural and historic sites, bringing their stories to life through comprehensive digital records.

 

Airlift Ventures became Nepal’s 1st in South Asia to Lead Cultural Heritage Preservation: Esaiyo and Airlift’s Groundbreaking Joint Venture

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Preserving South Asia’s Cultural Heritage: Esaiyo and Airlift’s Joint Venture

In a world increasingly threatened by climate-induced natural disasters, the preservation of cultural heritage has become more critical than ever. Historic sites and invaluable artifacts across the globe are facing unprecedented risks, and South Asia, with its rich and diverse cultural heritage, is no exception.

In an exciting new collaboration, Esaiyo, a Denver-based technology company, and Airlift, a leading Nepalese tech company, have joined forces to tackle this challenge head-on. Together, they aim to create a groundbreaking platform to digitally preserve significant cultural sites and objects across South Asia, beginning with Nepal.

Why This Matters

The loss of cultural heritage isn’t just a loss for one country—it’s a loss for humanity. Places like Kathmandu in Nepal, Venice in Italy, and Cape Town in South Africa have already experienced the erasure and deterioration of priceless historical landmarks due to environmental upheavals. In the face of these growing threats, the need for a digital solution has never been greater.

The Power of Technology in Preservation

At the heart of this joint venture is the merging of two powerful technologies. Esaiyo’s proprietary engine combines blockchain and graph technology to track and trace digital assets, allowing the preservation of culturally significant objects. Airlift, known for its Unmanned Aerial Services (UAS), has been at the forefront of creating 3D virtual maps and renderings of cultural heritage sites throughout South Asia.

Together, these technologies will create a robust platform capable of capturing the essence of historic sites and preserving them for future generations.

Leadership Perspectives

On the Airlift side, CEO Raj Bikram Maharjan expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to work with Esaiyo to preserve Nepal’s cultural heritage. Our combined technologies will provide a powerful solution for protecting and sharing the history of South Asia with the world.”

According to Airlift Cofounder, Milan Pandey “Global UNESCO historical sites are critical for attracting more diverse travelers who will instill pride in the world and praise the nation. Global heritage plays an important role in increasing global tourism, yet the government and society appear to be unaware of this fact. Heritage sites have been demolished. The tourism industry’s failures can be attributed to a lack of understanding of its relationship with global history and its impact on broader socio economic components. Meanwhile, Airlift technology paired with cultural heritage mapping revolutionizes the world’s outlook on tourism.”

Raymond St. Martin, CEO of Esaiyo, emphasized the importance of this venture, saying, “Our partnership with Airlift allows us to combine our object graph technology with their 3D photographic expertise. This will enable the digital preservation of historic and culturally relevant buildings and places throughout South Asia.”

According to Esaiyo Cofounder, Kwasi Asare, “This partnership leveraging our shared technology platforms will create a new offering that can leverage the existing Airlift technology platform and the heart of Esaiyo’s global framework for cultural preservation.

A Vision for the Future

This partnership signifies more than just a technological collaboration—it’s a commitment to safeguarding the cultural fabric of South Asia. By developing an advanced data infrastructure, Esaiyo and Airlift plan to create a platform that not only preserves but also monetizes cultural assets, ensuring they remain accessible and secure for generations to come.

Esaiyo and Airlift today announced a partnership to create a technology framework to preserve significant cultural heritage sites and objects across South Asia to negate the risks associated with increased risks to humanity’s greatest assets.

Airlift is a leader in Unmanned Aerial Services at the forefront of technology disruption and development in South Asia. Airlift has been creating virtual maps and 3D renderings of various South Asian cultural heritage sites for a number of years.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Esaiyo and Airlift marks a monumental step toward the preservation of South Asia’s cultural heritage. As they work together to develop and implement this platform, the future of cultural preservation looks brighter, ensuring that history is not lost, but rather preserved in the digital realm for future generations to experience and appreciate.

About Esaiyo

Esaiyo is a software company that established the standard for the Social Identity of Objects. Esaiyo’s proprietary engine combines blockchain and graph technology to track and trace digital assets across any platform.

About Airlift Ventures 

Airlift’s mission is to make the skies open and accessible for everyone. Trusted by users across a variety of industries, Airlift is transforming how businesses collect, manage, and interpret drone data.

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Nepal became the first country in the world to deploy delivery drones on Mount Everest.

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For the first time, delivery drones supply climbers and clean trash on Mount Everest by Nepal’s 1st Drone Company Airlift Ventures.

 


Airlift Ventures, a Nepal-based company, has emerged as a key player in addressing the waste issue on Mount Everest by using drone technology for deliveries and removals.

 Airlift Ventures made history by initiating the world’s first drone delivery at the highest altitude during their Everest transport test, setting a global record for 6,000-meter transport. This breakthrough is expected to offer new solutions for various commercial climbing projects around the world.Their drones can transport supplies like oxygen bottles and tents to climbers, reducing the need for traditional methods of carrying goods.

 Additionally, they have started contributing to waste management by using drones to airlift garbage off the mountain, helping to mitigate Everest’s growing reputation as the “world’s highest garbage dump.” By integrating modern technology with the local expertise of Sherpas, Airlift Ventures is playing a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability of Everest expeditions.

 

To address the issues of supply transport and waste management on Everest, the Nepalese government has been actively seeking innovative solutions. Airlift Ventures, in collaboration with Nepal’s local government, has played a key role in these efforts. By utilizing drone technology, Airlift Ventures has not only helped transport essential supplies like oxygen bottles and tents to climbers but also contributed significantly to waste removal initiatives. Their partnership with the government aims to alleviate the logistical challenges of supply transport while tackling the growing problem of waste accumulation on Everest. This collaboration marks a step forward in preserving the mountain’s environment and supporting sustainable climbing practices.

In April 2024,Airlift Ventures, conducted drone transportation tests on the southern slope of Everest using the drones. This event marked the first successful round-trip transport test by a cargo drone at altitudes ranging from 5,300 to 6,000 meters, establishing a new record for civilian drone transport.

From April 25 to May 1, Airlift Ventures conducted the world’s first highest drone delivery using FC30 drones. During the tests, they completed hover tests, unloaded transport tests, and loaded round-trip transport tests in the southern base camp region (at an altitude of 5,300 meters) and higher altitudes. The tests demonstrated that the FC30 could stably transport 15 kg of supplies from the 5,300-meter Everest Base Camp to the 6,000-meter C1 base camp, reducing the risky and time-consuming (6-8 hours) trek across the Khumbu Icefall to just 10 minutes. In addition to this achievement, Airlift Ventures successfully transported 33 kg of supplies, further proving the drone’s capacity for high-altitude logistics.


Following this success, the next commercial flight by Airlift Ventures delivered 33 kg of supplies, including ladders, garbage, and fixing ropes, showcasing the drone’s practical capabilities for high-altitude operations and enhancing the efficiency of climbing expeditions.

 During a flight test, Airlift was able to transport 234 kg in two hours, a task that would typically take 14 porter’s six hours to complete. Airlift plans to use heavy-lift drones to transport garbage from the 5800 meter high Ama Dablam, located south of Everest. This will mark the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle will perform commercial work in Nepal’s high-altitude region.

Airlift Ventures pioneered the world’s first drone delivery at the highest altitude, a milestone that could accelerate the regular use of high-altitude drone transport. This advancement may usher in a new era for high-altitude climbing and rescue operations, contributing to environmental protection and the sustainable development of the climbing industry.

 

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