Drone pilot Pete Short is utilizing thermal technology to locate hidden hotspots in the Cairngorms National Park, three months after a significant wildfire. Despite the visible flames being extinguished, the ground still harbors smoldering areas that could reignite, necessitating ongoing monitoring and intervention by ground teams.
The drones, which played a crucial role during the fire, are now being programmed for regular flights to document the landscape's recovery. This data will help conservationists understand ecological changes and potentially prevent future wildfires.