Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Saturday, 11 April 2026 | 9:13 | From North Sea

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

On Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 9:13, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1700 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
17 miles
1700 feet
dashboard average speed
57 mph
18 minutes
09:13
09:30
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 09:30

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English Channel09:20

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North Sea, 09:13