COD Black Ops 7: NPC Advanced Drone Enemy Combat Guide & Tips

The Advanced Drone is a high-mobility aerial enemy type used for reconnaissance, tracking, and precision micro-attacks. These drones operate in squads, provide live targeting data to enemy units, and can rapidly reposition, making them dangerous if ignored.

COD Black Ops 7: NPC advanced drone enemy overview

Attribute	Details
Enemy type	Aerial drone / recon-assault unit
Health	Low–Medium (reinforced composite shell)
Damage output	Low burst fire, high accuracy
Movement	Very fast; erratic strafing patterns
Weakness	EMP, ballistic snipers, AR sustained fire
Common locations	Open combat zones, rooftops, recon patrol routes
Special behavior	Marks players, deploys micro-shocks, calls in reinforcements

How to defeat the NPC advanced drone enemy

To counter drones effectively, focus on precision fire, anti-tech tools, and distance control. Their mobility is their strength—remove it quickly with well-timed shots or EMP.

Step-by-step guide to defeat the NPC advanced drone enemy

Step 1: Spot the scanner glow

Drones emit a red or blue scan line—use this to anticipate their movement.

Step 2: Use EMP grenades

A single EMP disables its flight stabilizers, dropping it instantly.

Step 3: Switch to accurate weapons

DMRs, ARs, and snipers are ideal for hitting moving aerial targets.

Step 4: Fire in controlled bursts

Avoid spraying—short, accurate bursts track drones more efficiently.

Step 5: Destroy it before it marks you

If left alive, drones highlight your position and attract enemy squads.

NPC advanced drone enemy tips

• Snipers one-shot drones if you hit the main hub.
• Silenced weapons prevent drones from calling reinforcements.
• Use cover overhead; drones struggle to fire downward at steep angles.
• Turrets and auto-tracking gear shred drone swarms fast.
• Target the drone controlling unit first if multiple drones spawn.