Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Friday, 28 August 2026 | 9:42

On Friday, 28 August 2026 | 9:42 at 9:42, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASE. The flight has been in the air for 54 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 64 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1575 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASE

The drone G-UASE 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
57 miles
1575 feet
dashboard average speed
64 mph
54 minutes
09:42
10:36:14
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel10:36

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English Channel10:34

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North Sea10:21

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Noordzee10:15

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North Sea10:14

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Noordzee10:11

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North Sea10:10

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Noordzee10:10

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North Sea09:46

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English Channel, 09:43

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English Channel09:42