Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Monday, 4 May 2026 | 1:58 | From Dover

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

On Monday, 4 May 2026 at 1:58, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 91 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 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
91 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
78 mph
71 minutes
01:58
03:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 03:08

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English Channel02:41

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North Sea02:31

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Noordzee02:30

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North Sea02:29

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Noordzee02:28

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North Sea02:27

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Noordzee02:26

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North Sea02:26

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Noordzee02:26

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North Sea02:26

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Noordzee02:20

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North Sea02:05

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English Channel02:00

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Deal Road, Kent01:58