diff --git a/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm b/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
index e0ea228743..e9eb5f97da 100644
--- a/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
+++ b/code/modules/telesci/quantum_pad.dm
@@ -259,7 +259,9 @@
 
 /obj/machinery/power/quantumpad/proc/transport_objects(turf/destination)
 	for(var/atom/movable/ROI in get_turf(src))
-		if(ROI.anchored || (ismecha(ROI) && !boosted))
+		if(ismecha(ROI) && !boosted)
+			continue
+		if(ROI.anchored && !ismecha(ROI))
 			continue
 		else if(isobserver(ROI) && isEye(ROI))
 			continue