diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
index 96fc2bbc600..fe78ad274a6 100644
--- a/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/disposal.dm
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@
 		return
 
 /// makes it so synths can't be flushed
-	if (istype(target, /mob/living/silicon/robot))
+	if (isrobot(target) && !isDrone(target))
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("[target] is a bit too clunky to fit!"))
 		return
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/amunak-dronefix.yml b/html/changelogs/amunak-dronefix.yml
new file mode 100755
index 00000000000..2129e522400
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/amunak-dronefix.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+author: Amunak
+delete-after: True
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Maintenance drones can be disposaled again properly."