Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Friday, 22 May 2026 | 11:04

On Friday, 22 May 2026 | 11:04 at 11:04, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over Swingate Airfield. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight has been in the air for 55 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 90 miles at an average speed of 99 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2150 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
2150 feet
dashboard average speed
99 mph
56 minutes
11:04
11:59:18
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate11:56

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Dover, Kent11:55

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English Channel, 11:04