Coastguard Drone on its way from Langdon Battery Heliport

Friday, 31 July 2026 | 7:58

On Friday, 31 July 2026 | 7:58 at 7:58, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight has been in the air for 92 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 99 miles at an average speed of 65 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
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

Distance travelled
99 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
65 mph
93 minutes
07:58
09:30:56
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel09:30

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English Channel08:35

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North Sea08:26

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Noordzee08:21

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North Sea08:05

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English Channel, 08:04

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Langdon Battery Heliport, St. Margaret's at Cliffe, Dover07:58