Coastguard Drone on its way from Dover

Friday, 14 August 2026 | 2:21

On Friday, 14 August 2026 | 2:21 at 2:21, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight has been in the air for 51 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 87 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
88 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
103 mph
52 minutes
02:21
03:12:19
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel03:12

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English Channel02:53

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North Sea02:31

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English Channel, 02:21

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Dover, Kent02:21