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When a major wildfire broke out in the Goyt Valley, Derby Mountain Rescue Team deployed drone support to help map the fast-moving fire, guide emergency response and protect communities at risk. Over three days, their aerial insights proved vital in one of the largest fire operations the area has seen.

Mountain Rescue and Lowland Rescue teams both provide drone capability so developing better understanding of other aircraft operators like NPAS is an important part of their work as Brendan O’Neil’s recent visit demonstrates.

Drones are not new to Mountain Rescue England and Wales, Brendan O’Neill shares how they are a vital tool for locating people and improving operational response in remote places.