It was good fun while it lasted, but DICE has finally pulled the plug on one of the most ridiculous exploits Battlefield 2042 has seen. In the latest big patch, the devs have shut down the recon drone trick that had players floating across maps like something out of a cartoon. For weeks, clips of squads pulling off this stunt were all over social media, and while it gave us some proper laughs, it was about time it got fixed. If you ever saw someone gliding above the battlefield on Casper’s OV-P Recon Drone, you know exactly what I’m talking about. It was almost as if Battlefield 6 Bot Lobby had gone airborne.

The setup was absurdly simple. Casper drops his recon drone, an Engineer slaps some C5 on top, and then a mate hops on. From there, the drone pilot could carry them anywhere — rooftops, mountains, even spots you’d never reach on foot. People called it “drone surfing” or the “C5 Uber,” and it wasn’t just for messing about. Snipers were getting ferried to the tallest buildings on maps like Kaleidoscope and Hourglass, setting up positions that were basically untouchable. Squads were bypassing choke points and sneaking behind enemy lines without breaking a sweat. If you were on the receiving end, it was frustrating as hell. If you were the one surfing, it felt like you’d broken the game in the best way.

But here’s the thing — as funny as it was, it wrecked the balance. Matches turned into chaos, and the intended flow of the maps went out the window. DICE’s patch notes spell it out: you can’t stand on drones anymore, friendly or enemy. They’ve also tweaked the drone physics so it won’t shove players around, which kills the core of the exploit. It’s a shame for those who loved the madness, but most players will welcome the change. No more being picked off by someone camping miles above where they should be. It’s one of those “only in Battlefield” moments that’s great for a laugh but terrible for fair play.

Honestly, DICE made the right call here. Battlefield 2042’s had a rough ride since launch, and it needs a stable meta if it’s going to keep players around. Getting rid of exploits like this is part of that. Sure, we’ll miss the sheer stupidity of flying drones with people perched on top, but it’s time to get back to playing the game as intended. Boots on the ground, objectives to capture, and no more rooftop snipers who magically appeared out of nowhere — unless you work for it. For now, let’s raise a glass to the C5 Uber. It was wild, it was messy, and it’s gone. If you’re looking for new ways to sharpen your skills, maybe check out Battlefield 6 bot farming.