Drones fly cargo between stations without roads. They cost more to set up but ignore terrain entirely.
Why this matters
Drones reach outposts trucks cannot, and they never clog. They are the clean answer to rough-terrain logistics.
Step-by-step
- Unlock drone stations in the HUB.
- Build a send station and a receive station.
- Set the cargo type on each station.
- Power both stations.
- Add battery or fuel as the route requires.
- Watch the first delivery complete.
- Scale with more drone pairs as needed.
Tips
- Drones ignore terrain completely
- Both stations need power
- Firmware research adds range
- Pairs beat single stations
Practical notes
Drones ignore terrain, which makes them the clean answer to rough-country logistics where trucks need roads. Both stations need power, and the route needs a battery or fuel budget depending on distance. Buffer containers at each station so the drone never waits on a slow belt.
Firmware research extends range, so check the research tree before planning long routes. Start with one route, watch it complete, then add pairs as volume grows. Drones pair well with outposts that have no road access at all.
Buffer containers at both stations so the drone never waits on a belt.
Start with one route, watch it complete, then add pairs as volume grows.
Common mistakes
- Unpowered receive station
- Range exceeded without research
- One station trying to send both ways
- No power buffer at outposts