Nano Drones: Destroy 5 LSPD Drones for the Sneaky Bypass
Nano Drones is the first big Silent and Sneaky prep. You destroy five LSPD drones flying around the city, salvage their scraps, and bring the parts back to Lester. He builds nano drones that you deploy inside the casino to bypass cameras and laser grids. Without this prep, the stealth approach is much harder.
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- Locate the dronesLester marks the drone patrol zones. Five drones, all in central Los Santos or industrial areas.
- Destroy each droneDrones have low health — any sustained fire takes them down. Sniper rifles are accurate at range.
- Collect the scrapsEach destroyed drone drops a debris pile. You can pick up scraps while in a vehicle, which speeds the loop.
- Survive police responseDestroying LSPD drones triggers 2 to 3 stars per kill. Lose the heat between targets or commit to one long sweep.
- Return to the ArcadeAfter all five scrap piles are collected, the mission completes when you reach the Arcade.
Tips & Strategy
- Oppressor MK II makes this trivial — fly over each drone, hit it with rockets, sweep the debris with the bike's machine guns.
- Buzzard is the next-best option. Hunter or Akula also work.
- Drones can spawn in pairs — clear both before moving to the next zone to avoid backtracking.
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FAQ
Is Nano Drones mandatory?
Yes for Silent and Sneaky. The drones bypass casino cameras and are essential to the approach.
Can I do Nano Drones without a flying vehicle?
Yes, but it takes much longer. A car-only run is around 30 to 40 minutes.
Do drones respawn during the prep?
No. Once destroyed, they stay destroyed until the next prep cycle.