Coastguard Drone on its way from Langdon Battery Heliport

Monday, 7 September 2026 | 2:18

On Monday, 7 September 2026 | 2:18 at 2:18, a Coastguard Drone departed from Langdon Battery Heliport 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 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 57 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1325 feet.

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