Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Friday, 6 March 2026 | 5:43 | From North Sea

Flight path map showing Coastguard Drone route from North Sea to English Channel

On Friday, 6 March 2026 at 5:43, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASD. The flight lasted 117 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 126 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASD

The drone G-UASD is used by the British Coastguard. The drone is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
126 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
118 minutes
05:43
07:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 07:40

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English Channel06:00

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North Sea05:45

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English Channel, 05:43

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English Channel05:43

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North Sea05:43