Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | 5:55 | From Dover

Flight route Coastguard Drone Dover - English Channel, 04 August 2026, 04:55

On Tuesday, 4 August 2026 at 5:55, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASB. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 138 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASB

The drone G-UASB 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
6 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
138 mph
3 minutes
05:55
05:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 05:58

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Dover, Kent05:57

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English Channel05:56

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Deal Road, Kent05:55