Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 2:55 | From Langdon Battery Heliport

Flight route Coastguard Drone Langdon Battery Heliport - English Channel, 21 June 2026, 01:55

On Sunday, 21 June 2026 at 2:55, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 61 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
62 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
45 minutes
02:55
03:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 03:40

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English Channel03:22

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North Sea03:03

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English Channel02:57

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Dover, Kent02:56

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:56

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:55