diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
index ea4bb1d089..dc2fb0eb09 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/friendly/drone/_drone.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 	maxHealth = 30
 	unsuitable_atmos_damage = 0
 	wander = 0
-	speed = 0
+	speed = -1
 	ventcrawler = VENTCRAWLER_ALWAYS
 	healable = 0
 	density = FALSE