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Revision as of 20:18, 24 August 2026

EDFM // Mining

Deploys limpets that retrieve cargo, materials, and mining fragments floating in space.

Needs review

Some information in this article still needs to be checked for accuracy.

Status
Needs review
Last reviewed
2026-08-24
Reviewer
Sythan
Game mode
Both
Version coverage
Elite Dangerous, current Live and Legacy
Source quality
Well-established community consensus and EDFM Mining-section link integration
Known uncertainty
none noted

The Collector Limpet Controller launches limpet drones that retrieve loose cargo canisters, materials, and mined fragments or chunks and bring them back to the ship.

Overview

Collector limpets are core equipment for mining builds — picking up fragments blasted off asteroids — as well as for salvage, collecting cargo ejected from destroyed or looted ships. A Commander who wants to actually keep the proceeds of mining or salvage generally needs collectors running; without them, loose cargo drifts away or must be scooped manually.

Mining role

Collector limpets support every main mining method:

For mining, launch collectors without a specific fragment targeted unless a one-use pickup is intended. Limpets also need a clear path; flying too close to rock can destroy them quickly.

Engineering

Engineer Maximum grade
Ram Tah Grade 5