Coastguard Drone on its way from North Sea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 8:18

On Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 8:18 at 8:18, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea 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 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 94 miles at an average speed of 169 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
95 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
169 mph
34 minutes
08:18
08:52:25
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel08:52

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English Channel08:27

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Dover, Kent08:27

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English Channel08:22

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North Sea, 08:18