Coastguard Drone on its way from North Sea

Friday, 2 October 2026 | 4:37

On Friday, 2 October 2026 | 4:37 at 4:37, a Coastguard Drone departed from North Sea 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 82 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 168 miles at an average speed of 123 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 900 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
168 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
123 mph
82 minutes
04:37
05:59:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel05:59

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English Channel05:14

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Saltwood, Kent05:14

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Postling, Kent05:13

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English Channel04:49

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North Sea, 04:37