Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Monday, 27 April 2026 | 6:32 | From Dover

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

On Monday, 27 April 2026 at 6:32, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
52 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
36 minutes
06:32
07:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 07:07

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English Channel06:32

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The Lane, Kent06:32