Coastguard Drone on its way from Dover

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 2:57

On Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 2:57 at 2:57, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight has been in the air for 71 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 100 miles at an average speed of 85 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
101 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
85 mph
72 minutes
02:57
04:08:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel04:08

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English Channel03:50

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North Sea03:37

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Noordzee03:34

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North Sea03:33

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Noordzee03:31

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North Sea03:13

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English Channel02:59

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Dover, Kent02:58

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:58

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Jubilee Way, Kent02:57