Hello.
Thanks - also when i never used this plugin before - for release. :)

Could it be possible, to change the usage of the plugin and make it to use drones with a set amount of range?
Also, it would be awesome if you add permission support for different ranges. :)

What do you think @WhiteThunder ?

I could possibly implement a plugin to do that. Could you tell me more about the use case, such as why you want to restrict players from flying their drones beyond a max distance? Also, what would the preferred experience be when you reach the limit? Should it simply disconnect and fall to the ground, or would you prefer that it stops or something?

... is this plugin now working or not longer working ?

NickPhaxveyon

... is this plugin now working or not longer working ?

I'm not sure what your question has to do with this thread, but I will try to answer. This plugin fixed a bug. That bug was fixed in the vanilla game in the March 2021 update, so this plugin no longer serves a purpose and should be uninstalled.

ok, the name is UNLIMITED Drone Range. Is the RUST Update allowed unlimited Drone Range, or did i need ure PlugIN to have UNLIMITED Drone Range ?

The Rust update allowed unlimited drone range. You do not need this plugin anymore.

ok, thanks for the fast Answer and anyway: Plugin was great, good Job DEV :)

WhiteThunder

I could possibly implement a plugin to do that. Could you tell me more about the use case, such as why you want to restrict players from flying their drones beyond a max distance? Also, what would the preferred experience be when you reach the limit? Should it simply disconnect and fall to the ground, or would you prefer that it stops or something?

of course!

the use is simple. i really enjoy the drones and like how they are implemented. but i don´t like to let them used to fly over the map to check it for raidable bases or to find players. this is in special very important for one of my servers that is running really low pop´ed. The flights dont cause any resource drain and are in vanilla settings overpowered in my opinion.

to force them to a lower range would limit their use to a more defensive way, but grants still fun to fly them.

the vip option is just interesting for every server owner that offers any kind of perks for players, its just a addition.

to the "out of range" experience, it would be also simple to understand for players and don´t need any UI addition if they "just" getting a lower tv signal, which totally breaks when drone reached the max range. then, it would be great if it just falls to ground :)

i hope you understand my intention, my english is not the best :)

Hmm I have a few ideas that could help address the original problem.

1. Reducing drone speed reduces incentive to fly far away, and makes it easier for players to destroy
2. Reducing max height makes it more difficult to scout for raidable bases,  and easier for players to spot and destroy
3. Implementing a fuel/charging concept effectively reduces the max distance they can travel in one sitting, as well as how long it can be flown in a small area
4. Reducing drone toughness makes them easier to destroy, reducing the effectiveness of spying on or following players

Following up here on the progress.

• Drone speed and toughness can be reduced with https://umod.org/plugins/drone-settings
• Drones can be targeted by Auto Turrets and SAM Sites with https://umod.org/plugins/targetable-drones
• Drone max range can be configured with Limited Drone Range (submitted to the site, currently pending review)
• I've put some more thought into electric rechargable drones. The design I'm thinking of would take significant work so not planning it any time soon

WhiteThunder

If we go with the range idea, I would probably suggest some sort of UI indicator showing your current distance and max distance, with a color indicator like orange/red or message if you get close to the limit.

It's funny reading back on my message from 3 months ago, since this is exactly how I implemented Limited Drone Range.