Coastguard Drone to North Sea

Monday, 14 September 2026 | 8:15 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Drone English Channel - North Sea, 14 September 2026, 07:15

On Monday, 14 September 2026 at 8:15, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 162 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 feet.

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