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How to Roll Drones in Mine a Planet (Roblox)

Roll new drones, sell ore for cash, and spend it on Mining Speed and Cargo upgrades in Mine a Planet — illustrated with in-game screenshots from Roblox gameplay.

Last updated: 2026-07-30

Rolling drones is how you replace your starter fleet in Mine a Planet. Each roll costs in-game cash (not Robux) at the Drone Rolls station, shows a rarity tier and a 1-in-N odds line, and lets you buy the drone on the spot. Cash comes from selling ore your fleet mines automatically — so the loop is roll → equip → mine → sell → upgrade stats → roll again when you can afford better odds.

Source footage

Screenshots and steps are based on gameplay recorded by VendoPlus · full video on YouTube

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    Open the Drone Rolls station and roll

    Walk to the pedestal with the dice banner labelled Drone Rolls. Press E to roll — the UI shows your next roll tier (e.g. 2 > 3), the cash price, and the drone name with its rarity colour and 1-in-N odds before you commit.

    Mine a Planet Roblox Drone Rolls station showing an Epic Bumble Buggy drone with 1 in 1280 odds and the E Buy Drone prompt
    The roll preview lists rarity, odds, and price before you buy.Watch at 0:31
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    Sell ore to fund your next roll

    Drones mine ore onto your dock platforms around the clock. When cargo fills up, walk to the Sell stall and press E on Sell All — the floating green +$ number is your payout. You need this cash for both drone rolls and fleet stat upgrades.

    Mine a Planet sell notification showing Sold plus cash earned after pressing Sell All at the ore vendor stall
    Selling clears cargo so drones keep mining and funds your next roll.Watch at 0:34
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    Spend cash on fleet stat upgrades

    Before rolling again, check the holographic upgrade boards near your base. Priority stats from July 2026 footage: Mining Speed (break blocks faster), Cargo (carry more per trip), and Dock Storage (hold more ore on the platform). Prices are read from your screen — Skydog Games has not published a cost table.

    Mine a Planet upgrade board listing Dock Platforms Cargo Dock Storage and Mining Speed with in-game cash prices on each sign
    Upgrade boards sit next to your dock — compare costs on your own UI.Watch at 0:50
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    Collect ore from your mining platforms

    Mined ore appears as coloured blocks on your dock tiles. Press E on Collect when a stack is ready — leaving ore uncollected does not stop mining, but selling requires cargo space. Watch for rare ore types; they sell for more than starter Azurite.

    Mine a Planet dock platform with green and blue ore blocks ready to collect using the E Collect prompt
    Ore stacks on your dock until you collect and sell them.Watch at 0:58
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    Unlock extra dock platforms

    Dock Platforms upgrades add more landing pads for drones and ore. The board shows the current count, the next level, and the cash cost. More platforms mean more simultaneous mining — pair this with Cargo upgrades so drones do not idle with full holds.

    Mine a Planet Dock Platforms upgrade sign showing level increase from 2 to 3 with a cash price tag
    Extra dock slots let more drones mine at once.Watch at 1:06
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    Grab rare Drillium when it spawns

    Deeper layers can spawn named ores like Drillium (Legendary tier in observed footage). Press E on Collect when the popup appears — the UI shows the ore name, rarity colour, and sell value. Rare ore payouts accelerate the cash you need for higher-tier drone rolls.

    Mine a Planet Legendary Drillium ore collection popup with sell value shown before pressing E Collect
    Legendary ores like Drillium fund expensive drone rolls faster.Watch at 1:14

Drone rolling FAQ

Do drone rolls cost Robux?

No — the Drone Rolls station uses in-game cash earned from selling ore. Robux purchases on the right side of the screen (Auto-Collect, Auto-Sell, Secret Drone bundles) are optional shortcuts, not required to roll.

Should I roll drones or upgrade stats first?

Early on, balance both: Cargo and Mining Speed keep income flowing so you can afford rolls. A bigger fleet multiplies every upgrade — use free codes and play-time gifts for extra drones before chasing ultra-rare 1-in-millions rolls.

What happens to my old drone after a better roll?

The footage shows a Remove option on equipped drones when a better one is ready. Remove or sell the weaker drone to free a fleet slot — fleet size is a direct income multiplier, so keep every slot filled with your best available drone.

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