Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 4:10

On Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 4:10 at 4:10, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over North Sea. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight has been in the air for 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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