diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/electronics_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/electronics_designs.dm
index e9db641811..552976824d 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/electronics_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/electronics_designs.dm
@@ -118,3 +118,16 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/disk/integrated_circuit/upgrade/clone
 	category = list("Electronics")
 	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SCIENCE
+
+//CIT ADDITIONS
+/datum/design/drone_shell
+	name = "Drone Shell"
+	desc = "A shell of a maintenance drone, an expendable robot built to perform station repairs."
+	id = "drone_shell"
+	build_type = MECHFAB | PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 800, MAT_GLASS = 350)
+	construction_time = 150
+	build_path = /obj/item/drone_shell
+	category = list("Misc")
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SCIENCE
+