Mining Drones are an extra way for a Mining pilot to increase their ore yield.
These drones will fly to the instructed asteroid, mine for 60 seconds, and return to drop off their space rocks to the pilot's cargo hold.
| Drone | Velocity(m/s) | Base Yield(m³) | Base Cycle Time(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining Drone I | 400 | 15 | 60 |
| Mining Drone II | 500 | 25 | 60 |
| Civilian Mining Drone | 300 | 10 | 60 |
| Harvester Mining Drone | 250 | 30 | 60 |
Notice how Harvester Mining Drones are slow despite their greater yield. This means that by the time they arrive at your ship to drop off the ore, your Mining Drone I/II would already be mid-cycle. The Harvester Drones are also very expensive, rendering them not worth the cost.