The invaluable piece of technology, which was partly funded by a £10,000 donation (partially made up of money seized from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act) given to the service, has completed more than 2,000 flights. It is has undertaken a number of duties, including assessing buildings with fire damage (it can identify fires burning within a structure thanks infra-red capability), identifying hazards, assisting in boat rescues and finding missing people. And the LFRS have expressed their gratitude during Dementia Action Week.

"This Dementia Action Week we're especially grateful that we have the drone as we've been able to find missing people who live with dementia who've unknowingly left the house at night and forgotten where they live,” said a spokesperson for LFRS.