Drone pilot uses thermal technology to find hidden wildfires in the Cairngorms
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Drone pilot uses thermal technology to find hidden wildfires in the Cairngorms

1 hour ago · Originally published 10 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: How drones are hunting fires hidden beneath the Cairngorms
Three months after a major wildfire burned through the Cairngorms, pilot Pete Short is using thermal drones to locate hotspots still smouldering beneath the ground. This technology allows teams to identify and extinguish hidden fires that would otherwise remain invisible, helping to prevent further damage to the landscape.
Source: BBC News UK Highland
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