2026-09-28
Ranked against the current Roblox description and the September 2026 tracker packet; re-ranked after every update that touches drones or upgrades.
Mine a Planet Tier List
Most tier lists rank drones nobody can verify. Mine a Planet has no public stat table, so this list ranks the four fleet roles your cash actually flows through — and shows you how to prove which one your own fleet needs.
Checked 2026-10-06Role-first ranking
Quick answer: the best "tiers" in Mine a Planet
S tier is a balanced mining drone in a fleet whose bottleneck has just been fixed; A tier is whichever single focus — cargo or speed — matches the phase of the cycle that is currently costing you the most; luck is a side investment that pays in rolls, not cash. Because the official page confirms the upgrade tracks (mining power, speed, cargo, luck) but has never published per-drone stats, role advice is the only ranking that survives contact with the game.
Mine a Planet pet tier list: which pet is best?
Pet Aliens and mining drones are different systems. We have not verified a comparable Pet Alien boost table, so these drone-role tiers cannot identify the best pet. Compare the boost shown for each of your pets under the same conditions before using a rare treat.
Pet Alien evidence and comparison guideCash per minute, tested
Load value ÷ cycle seconds, measured across two timed cycles before and after any change, on the same planet, without boosts.
1 in 25 trillion rarest drone
The publisher-cited headline for the rarest roll — a lottery ceiling, not a build target. Everyday income is fleet balance.
Rankings
The current board
Letters grade the strategy band for your current bottleneck — not a claimed stat rank for any named drone.
SEarly tip
Balanced mining drone
Best all-around target
general progressionidle income
Favor a drone that improves mining output without making cargo or travel time the new bottleneck.
Fleet note: Compare one full mining cycle before replacing a working drone.
Ranking note: Role-first advice; named drone stats are not publicly available.
AEarly tip
Cargo-focused drone
Best for fast-filling routes
full loadslonger cycles
Cargo matters most when your fleet returns before it can carry the ore already mined.
Fleet note: Pair cargo gains with enough speed to keep return time under control.
Ranking note: Use the cargo value visible in your game.
AEarly tip
Speed-focused drone
Best for slow travel loops
short tripsfaster cycles
Speed is valuable when travel or return time dominates the cycle instead of mining itself.
Fleet note: Extra speed has less value if mining power or cargo is already limiting the run.
Ranking note: Time a full cycle before and after the change.
Upgrade bands
Where the four upgrade tracks rank
The same role logic applied to the cash you spend between rolls — each track maps to one cycle phase.
| Band | Track | What it improves | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Mining Power | Speeds up breaking ore on the planet surface. | Ore-breaking dominates the timed cycle. |
| A | Cargo | Raises the ore carried per cycle before the fleet must return. | Loads cap while ore is still standing. |
| A | Speed | Cuts travel and return time inside each mining cycle. | Travel and return eat the largest share of the cycle. |
| B | Luck | Improves the odds on free drone rolls, per the official description and fan profiles. | You are rolling actively; income upgrades can wait. |
Mining-power role
Best when breaking ore takes most of the complete cycle — the S-tier fix for slow planets.
Cargo role
Best when the fleet reaches capacity before it can use the ore in front of it.
Speed role
Best when travel and return time dominate the mining loop — cheap cycles per hour.
How to compare
Test a drone in the full fleet loop
Same planet, no boosts, two timed cycles before and after the change — then let cash per minute make the decision.
Fleet guide
Find the bottleneck
Use the upgrades guide to decide whether mining, cargo, or travel is limiting income.
WikiCheck drone systems
Roll mechanics, the rarity headline, and the documented facts about recruitment.
ToolRun the numbers
Enter both cycle timings and compare cash per hour before re-rolling anything.
FAQ
Tier-list questions
What is the best drone in Mine a Planet?
Named drone stats are not public enough for a reliable universal ranking. Choose the drone that improves your current mining, cargo, or travel bottleneck.
Is rarity enough to rank a drone?
No. Compare the visible effect on a complete mining cycle.
What should beginners prioritize?
A balanced drone that improves cash per cycle without creating a cargo or speed problem.
Where are the exact drop rates?
A complete official probability table has not been found, so this site does not invent one.