Coastguard Drone to North Sea

Saturday, 2 May 2026 | 9:08 | From English Channel

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

On Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 9:08, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 226 miles at an average speed of 404 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
227 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
404 mph
34 minutes
09:08
09:42
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea, 09:42

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Noordzee09:40

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North Sea09:34

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Noordzee09:32

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North Sea09:17

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English Channel09:16

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Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex09:16

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English Channel09:12

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Maldon, Essex09:11

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English Channel, 09:08