Coastguard Drone on its way from Langdon Battery Heliport

Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 7:38

On Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 7:38 at 7:38, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight has been in the air for 170 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 168 miles at an average speed of 60 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1175 feet.

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

The drone G-UASE 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
169 miles
1175 feet
dashboard average speed
60 mph
170 minutes
07:38
10:27:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel10:27

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English Channel09:39

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North Sea08:43

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English Channel07:40

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Langdon Stairs, Kent07:39

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Dover, Kent07:39

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate07:38

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover07:38