Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Thursday, 2 April 2026 | 4:32 | From English Channel

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

On Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 4:32, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 256 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASA
Helicopter: G-UASA

The drone G-UASA 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: Mike Burdett, CROMER, UK

Distance travelled
18 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
256 mph
5 minutes
04:32
04:36
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 04:36

Bullet

English Channel, 04:32