Coastguard Drone on its way from Dover

Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 3:04

On Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 3:04 at 3:04, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASB. The flight has been in the air for 61 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 160 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
160 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
61 minutes
03:04
04:04:46
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel04:04

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English Channel03:41

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North Sea03:41

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Dover, Kent03:41

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North Sea03:12

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Dover, Kent03:12

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English Channel03:06

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Dover, Kent03:04