Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | 11:35 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Drone North Sea - English Channel, 12 August 2026, 10:35

On Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11:35, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 8 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 22 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
22 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
9 minutes
11:35
11:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 11:43

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English Channel11:40

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North Sea, 11:35