Recon drone

A drone camera overlooks rooftops in Call of Duty: Warzone, with battery and device status in its interface.A marked location among the buildingsDrone battery indicator
Call of Duty: Warzone (2022)A drone-camera view over a city block
  1. A marked location among the buildings
  2. Drone battery indicator
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The player controls a drone’s remote camera to scout terrain and mark threats. The hero remains elsewhere during reconnaissance.

Design tips

  • Show battery charge, link range and a return route.
  • Communicate the hero’s vulnerability while scouting.

Examples