Rainbow Six Siege
What Is a Drone in Rainbow Six Siege?
The small remote-controlled scout every attacker carries in Rainbow Six Siege to find the objective, spot defenders and gather intel.
What is a drone in Rainbow Six Siege?
A drone is a small remote-controlled scout every attacker has. During the prep phase attackers drive drones into the building to find the objective, and during the action phase they use them to spot defenders and check angles before a push. Good droning gives the IGL the information to call a plan.
Drones in the prep phase
While defenders set up, attackers drone in to locate the objective and see which operators and gadgets are on site. Defenders try to shoot the drones down, because every drone that survives can be parked in a hidden spot and used later in the round.
How to drone well
- Save one drone: use the first one to scout and keep the second for the action phase.
- Park in safe spots: hide the drone where defenders will not see it and watch a key angle.
- Drone for teammates: call out positions while an entry fragger pushes in.
- Clear gadgets: spot traps and anti-breach gadgets so they can be destroyed before a hard breach.
Example
One attacker parks a drone under a desk on site. When the push starts, they call out the defender behind the shield, and the entry fragger clears the room on the first try.
Special drones
Some operators have drones as their gadget, such as Twitch's shock drones that can zap defender gadgets or Echo's Yokai drones on defense. They work like regular drones with an extra ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drones does each attacker get?
Each attacker normally starts with two drones. Some operators trade them for special drones as part of their kit.
Can defenders use drones?
Regular drones are for attackers only, but some defenders have drone-style gadgets, and all defenders can use cameras for intel.