Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 6:58 | From Dover

Flight route Coastguard Drone Dover - English Channel, 26 August 2026, 05:58

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 6:58, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 30 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 143 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
73 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
143 mph
31 minutes
06:58
07:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 07:29

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English Channel06:58

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Upper Road, Kent06:58