Coastguard Drone on its way from Dover

Monday, 12 October 2026 | 5:05

On Monday, 12 October 2026 | 5:05 at 5:05, a Coastguard Drone departed from Dover 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 72 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
82 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
73 minutes
05:05
06:17:47
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel06:17

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English Channel05:08

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Dover, Kent05:07

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English Channel05:07

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Upper Road, Kent05:05