Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Monday, 2 November 2026 | 3:35

On Monday, 2 November 2026 | 3:35 at 3:35, a Coastguard Drone departed from English Channel and is now flying over Swingate Airfield. This is the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASB. The flight has been in the air for 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 853 miles at an average speed of 1297 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
853 miles
900 feet
dashboard average speed
1297 mph
40 minutes
03:35
04:14:41
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate04:13

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English Channel04:13

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Swingate Airfield, Swingate04:12

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Dover, Kent04:09

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English Channel04:04

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Dover, Kent04:04

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English Channel, 03:35