Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 9:59

On Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 9:59 at 9:59, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel 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 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 84 miles at an average speed of 101 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
84 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
50 minutes
09:59
10:49:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel10:47

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English Channel10:26

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North Sea10:05

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Dover, Kent10:05

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North Sea10:04

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Dover, Kent10:04

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English Channel, 09:59