Friday, 6 November 2026 | 2:58 | From Sandgate
On Friday, 6 November 2026 at 2:58, a Coastguard Drone departed from Sandgate to Folkestone. It was the Coastguard Drone with registration number G-UASB. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 48 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.
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
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