Coastguard Drone on its way from English Channel

Friday, 6 November 2026 | 3:10

On Friday, 6 November 2026 | 3:10 at 3:10, 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 68 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 79 miles at an average speed of 70 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

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