Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 8:49

On Thursday, 1 October 2026 | 8:49 at 8:49, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASA. The flight has been in the air for 76 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 120 miles at an average speed of 95 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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
120 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
95 mph
76 minutes
08:49
10:05:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel10:00

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English Channel09:21

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North Sea09:10

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Noordzee09:09

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North Sea09:09

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Noordzee09:08

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North Sea09:08

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Noordzee09:07

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North Sea09:05

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Noordzee09:05

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North Sea08:54

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English Channel, 08:49