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Type: Blueprint
Mod category: Exploration
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1.234 MB
14 Jan, 2017 @ 6:13pm
14 Jan, 2017 @ 9:02pm
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Drone Defense Garrison

In 1 collection by BlackArmor
Buildings, Bases and Stations
20 items
Description
No mods. Survival Capable.

*** IF THE DRONES MALFUNCTION/CRASH, try increasing the delay time on the "Drone Height" group.


Description:

The Drone Defense Garrison is a base defense system concept which allows a player to launch a squad of 6 drones into the airspace around their base, using only 1 button press. Each drone is armed with 2 gatling turrets and 2 fixed rocket launchers. They can also be remote controlled. The takeoff sequence is done using only timers.



Features:
- Large hangar with 6 drone bays
- Fully automated drone liftoff sequence
- Cargo, power, production and spare parts rooms
- 6 drone control stations
- Sensor doors



INFO:
-Each drone bay has a control seat with an easy launch sequence for remote controlling the specific drone. Simply press 1 then 2 to control the drone, then 1 and 2 again to initiate automated takeoff. Do not touch the controls until the drone has finished it's deployment sequence.

-To adjust the height or distance that the drones fly to, simply increase the time delay on the "Drone Height" and "Drone Radius" groups in the control panel.

-The gatling turrets can easily be switched out for missile turrets because they are connected to a medium cargo container underneath.




NOTICE: I have extended the foundation of the buildings an extra 2 blocks deep so this structure can be pasted on moderately uneven terrain and still be flush with the surface. It is intended to be pasted at the height shown in the pictures.




Comments are welcomed, enjoy!
79 Comments
Airomis 1 Oct, 2023 @ 10:08am 
Would be interesting to see this updated with the new AI blocks
aa_turp 3 Aug, 2021 @ 11:31am 
hey when i activate the lunch sequence the roof door opens but the drone wont get out
BlackArmor  [author] 1 Mar, 2020 @ 6:05pm 
Not going to happen
Nutso27 1 Mar, 2020 @ 4:56pm 
Would it be possible for you to eventually turn this into a ship?
Emiricol4Rl 17 Mar, 2019 @ 12:13pm 
@isaac8244 have you tried the NPC Enhancement mod? I know there's a couple scripts floating around that send drones on patrols, engage anything they see along the way, and then auto-dock to recharge and re-arm. I can't name one offhand, but I know there are a couple that might work for you if you dig :)
BlackArmor  [author] 20 Dec, 2017 @ 9:15pm 
Nope I couldn't think of one
isaac8244 20 Dec, 2017 @ 3:36pm 
is there a way to return the drones?
Verto 6 Apr, 2017 @ 9:34pm 
Ok, thanks
BlackArmor  [author] 6 Apr, 2017 @ 1:48pm 
Just set up a sensor to launch them
Verto 6 Apr, 2017 @ 1:31pm 
I know, but then i wont be allowed to launch drones.