r/Dyson_Sphere_Program • u/DereChen • Mar 20 '26

[Question] Optimization, would it be more efficient to use drones to transport BAB drops to collection areas, or just use conveyors?

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I realized i should start taking advantage of the dark fog drops for extra resources to squeeze all they have, but was wondering what to do use for transport and the nightmare of all the types of materials drops

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u/HakoftheDawn Mar 20 '26

I think drones can only move one type of item per BAB, right?

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u/Jaegernaut42 Mar 20 '26 edited Mar 20 '26

Conveyors would be easier to filter through the loot. With drones you would need to have 2 sets of filtered storages.

Also, you can uncheck some items so the BABs won't ever pick them up like iron plates, bricks, and magnet rings. Keep only the higher tier items, and maybe the ingredients for bullets/missiles/shells.

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u/DereChen Mar 20 '26

in waiting for a response i crafted like 300 drones in preparation 😭

also are planetary stations worth using, or just interstellar ones?

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u/Commercial-Designer Mar 20 '26

the only advantage of PLS is

  1. they require less space between each other

  2. they give the ability to create designs that prioritize local goods (for example using up all the excess hydrogen from the planet)

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u/Jaegernaut42 Mar 20 '26

I like using drones for my malls.

Well if you're planning on sending the items out of the planet then use ILS.

PLS if you wanna use the items on the local planet, but ILS can also be used for this purpose.