The Loch Ness Centre, which partnered with voluntary research team Loch Ness Exploration to organise "The Quest", said they would be using surveying equipment that had not previously been tried at the loch, including thermal drones. People wait to enter The Loch Ness Centre as volunteers take part in the largest Loch Ness Monster hunt for 50 years in Scotland, Britain, August 27, 2023. Volunteers get ready to take off in the Loch Ness Project Research Vessel, Deep Scan, as they take part in the largest Loch Ness Monster hunt for 50 years in Scotland, Britain, August 27, 2023. A metal sign is seen as people take part in the largest Loch Ness Monster hunt for 50 years in Scotland, Britain, August 27, 2023. A general view of Urquhart Castle as people take part in the largest Loch Ness Monster hunt for 50 years in Scotland, Britain, August 27, 2023.