Coastguard Drone to Swingate Airfield

Monday, 6 July 2026 | 9:43 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Drone English Channel - Swingate Airfield, 06 July 2026, 08:43

On Monday, 6 July 2026 at 9:43, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to Swingate Airfield. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight lasted 212 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 227 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.

Helicopter: G-UASE

The drone G-UASE 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: Tony Melony