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Autonomous Drone Maps Urquhart Bay as Loch Ness Quest Draws Public Searchers

Organisers say high-resolution seafloor mapping will complement a large public surface watch to help assess new 2026 sightings.

Overview

  • The Loch Ness Experience has launched its annual public 'quest' and is inviting visitors and enthusiasts to join the search for the Loch Ness Monster.
  • Deep Sea Vision has deployed its autonomous underwater vehicle, Micro Millie, to map the bed of Urquhart Bay using advanced sensors and onboard navigation software.
  • Organisers picked Urquhart Bay because of its varied underwater landscape, its proximity to Urquhart Castle, and reports that the area has seen recent sightings.
  • A large surface watch planned for the coming days is expected to draw hundreds of onlookers to scan the loch while scientists probe below the surface.
  • Some media outlets have suggested the drone could decisively end the Nessie question, but organisers and researchers describe the effort as a science-led, multi‑perspective search rather than a definitive solution.