An annual “quest” to find the Loch Ness Monster is under way on the Scottish Highlands’ 23-mile stretch of Loch Ness, with organisers deploying an underwater drone to scan the lake’s murky depths. The Loch Ness Experience runs the yearly hunt, which draws visitors, enthusiasts and participants seeking evidence of sightings. This year’s effort includes advanced technology, including an underwater mapping drone, which is used as part of the search to gather information about conditions below the surface. Multiple outlets report that the event begins this week, with the quest getting under way on Thursday, and that hundreds of people take part as the search continues. The drone is presented as an addition to the standard approach taken by participants during the event, aimed at improving coverage and data collection in areas that are difficult to observe from the shore or surface. Coverage emphasizes the ongoing, organised nature of the yearly search and the use of new equipment rather than confirming any sightings or evidence.