Playable Drones Addon

⭐ ⭐ (360 endorsements) 📥 10,052 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 8/9/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Naruto607 and Growler · Aircraft Addon

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/1/2023 📅 Created: 8/9/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 351 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #9 of 106 Aircraft Addon mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Honestly, I don't expect this would be possible, but yes, it is.

With the number of addon mods that adds new aircraft in the list instead of replacing them, I've figured that I should start learning one. Taking granted of Rythus' ADFX-00 mod as a learning platform for the addon feature and using Growler's Playable Drones mod as the base, I came up with the idea of improving his mod and also making it an addon. With that in hand, this mod was born.

Wait, isn't this as same as Growler's original mod?

Honestly, by the looks of it, yeah, but there are key differences between my mod and his original mod.

  • []Each of these playable drones provide custom weapons and new SPW listing that are different than the original mod and I've tried to depict them as close as possible to the NPC equivalent of them.[/]

    []ADFX-10 are now full of guns; no missiles. Ditto as above.[/]

    []All of these playable drones are based on the ADF-11F pawn to allow "the blue grain effect" while in the cockpit view, giving you the impression that you are the AI inside those drones (for ADF-11, think of it as either Trigger, Hugin, or Munin as the lore of ADF-11F stated that both drone and manned versions were made), and extensively modified to change its weapons, aircraft mesh, animation references, etc.[/]

    []For addon version, two bonuses are included, which are ADF-11 (can use skins from the ADF-11F), and MQ-99SK(V)2/C-8 (custom overpowered MQ-99 that you might have seen it already if you use my Trigger to Boruto or SPW Swap and VisMod Collection mod).[/]

    []For replacer version, changes from (1) and (2) will carry and depict the original mod, and you can also replace the ADF-11F with ADF-11 (reminder that this mod will overwrite the ADF-11 Model Swap mod to use the one with custom weapons and SPW listing). Do note that this version do not came with the custom datatable (PlayerPlaneDataTable) to allow compatibility with addon mods and other mods that alter the datatables; you have to either edit them yourself or wait until I publish one.[/]

    []The most important thing, the addon version now features their own unique and appealing descriptions for each of new playable drones and supports all UI languages offered in AC7 (all translations are made using Google Translate; it's not accurate per se, but at least it'll do if you want to know the story behind these drones based on the lore of the game in your native language).[/]

    So, what's on the menu?

    As the mod name implies, it allows you to enjoy Growler's original mod as an addon feature, but with extensive changes I've explained before. I've also added two bonuses for the addon version and one bonus for the replacer version so you can enjoy this mod a lot more. Each of the playable drones feature custom ammun

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Playable Drones Addon lets you fly your favorite drones in War Thunder without replacing any existing aircraft. With 360 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for drone enthusiasts. Last updated in November 2023, it remains a solid option for players seeking drone gameplay.

✨ Key Features

Makes drones playable without replacing any aircraft.
Supports favorite drones as requested by the community.
Popular mod with 360 endorsements and 10,052 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 360 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
  • No aircraft replacement means you keep your existing lineup intact.
  • Simple concept: just adds playable drones, no extra baggage.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in November 2023 — may not work with the latest game patches.
  • Limited to drones only; if you wanted more aircraft variety, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For War Thunder players who want to fly drones without sacrificing their current aircraft slots. If you're a drone enthusiast looking for a straightforward addon, this is for you. Skip if you're after major gameplay changes or if you prefer regularly updated mods.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the correct War Thunder directory, usually the 'UserSkins' or 'Content' folder depending on the mod type.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any compatibility notes with the current game version.
  • If the mod doesn't appear in-game, verify that you've enabled custom content in the game settings.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
Author
Naruto607 and Growler
Version
1.1
Downloads
10,052
Endorsements
360
Category
Aircraft Addon
Created
8/9/2023
Updated
11/1/2023

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