Drones deliver food and remove bodies after Nepal’s flood disaster
Following devastating flash floods in Nepal, the army is utilizing Chinese-made DJI drones to deliver food and recover bodies in inaccessible terrain. The drones have become a critical tool for disaster relief in the Himalayan region.
Why it matters
It showcases the practical application of heavy-lift drone technology in humanitarian aid and disaster response scenarios.
From China with love Drones deliver food and remove bodies after Nepal’s flood disaster DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.
14 A drone carrying relief supplies to a flood-affected area takes off in Trishuli, Nepal's Nuwakot district, on September 4, 2026. via Getty Images A drone carrying relief supplies to a flood-affected area takes off in Trishuli, Nepal's Nuwakot district, on September 4, 2026. via Getty Images Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Chinese-made drones are airlifting the bodies of flood victims and delivering food to survivors in the aftermath of devastating flash floods on the border of Nepal and China’s Tibetan region.
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