Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 2:29

On Friday, 2 October 2026 | 2:29 at 2:29, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASB. The flight has been in the air for 61 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 151 miles at an average speed of 149 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-UASX
Helicopter: G-UASB

The drone G-UASB 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
152 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
149 mph
61 minutes
02:29
03:29:58
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel03:29

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English Channel03:14

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Postling, Kent03:13

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English Channel03:12

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent03:12

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English Channel02:54

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North Sea02:40

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Dover, Kent02:40

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North Sea02:32

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English Channel, 02:29