On Everest, drones are saving lives, not ‘stealing’ jobs

From carrying oxygen cylinders and expedition supplies to hauling human waste and garbage off the mountain, drones are transforming Everest logistics. Sherpas see the technology as a safety tool rather than a threat to their livelihoods.

For 22-year-old guide Lakpa Ringi Sherpa, this spring climbing season on Everest felt different.