Coastguard Drone to English Channel

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 | 2:05 | From Maldon

Flight route Coastguard Drone Maldon - English Channel, 22 September 2026, 01:05

On Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:05, a Coastguard Drone departed from Maldon to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 180 miles at an average speed of 942 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 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
181 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
942 mph
12 minutes
02:05
02:16
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 02:16

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English Channel02:07

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Dover, Kent02:07

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Maldon, Essex02:07

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Upper Road, Kent02:06

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Dover, Kent02:06

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate02:05

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Dover, Kent02:05

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Maldon, Essex02:05