Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 8:57

On Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 8:57 at 8:57, 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 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 63 miles at an average speed of 87 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
64 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
87 mph
44 minutes
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Sea09:40

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North Sea09:23

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English Channel09:21

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English Channel09:18

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North Sea09:16

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English Channel09:14

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North Sea09:13

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English Channel09:11

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North Sea09:10

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English Channel09:05

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North Sea09:04

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English Channel09:01

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North Sea08:59

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English Channel08:59

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North Sea08:57

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English Channel, 08:57