Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 12:14 | From North Sea

Flight route Coastguard Drone North Sea - English Channel, 16 August 2026, 11:14

On Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 12:14, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 87 miles at an average speed of 217 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
217 mph
25 minutes
12:14
12:39
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 12:39

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English Channel12:37

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North Sea12:36

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English Channel12:36

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Dover, Kent12:36

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North Sea12:26

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Noordzee12:26

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North Sea12:23

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Noordzee12:23

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North Sea12:22

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Noordzee12:22

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North Sea12:20

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Noordzee12:19

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North Sea12:16

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Noordzee12:16

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North Sea12:16

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Noordzee12:15

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North Sea, 12:14