Dropship

"Packed to the brim with robotic infantry, Dropships conduct rapid deployment of Automaton units."

The Dropship is a large nonhumanoid Automaton vehicle used to rapidly transport and deploy Automaton infantry when Helldiver activity is detected, and a signal flare is shot (spawn).

Tactics

 * They lack an easily identifiable weak point. However, if you aim at one of the thrusters with either the RL-112 Recoilless Rifle, EAT-17 Expendable Anti-Tank or Las-99 Quasar cannon, it will down the ship. The APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle can also be used to destroy them but Helldivers must aim directly up at the Dropship and shoot the underside of the thruster which is extremely dangerous.
 * If a Dropship is downed with Automatons on board, they will be crushed, and the delayed explosion should be enough to finish off weaker Automaton. Any Automaton that survives will be pinned under the ship but will still be able to fire at the player.
 * It is possible to shoot the bots as the dropship opens up to deploy them, although this is not recommended due to the risk of being crushed. Explosive weapons like the GL-21 Grenade Launcher can expedite the process as the splash damage can destroy multiple Automaton.
 * Downed Dropships can be used as cover, this is especially useful on Eradication missions.
 * If possible, calling in a minefield under the dropship will neutralise most if not all of the units its carrying.
 * On higher difficulties, Dropships will rarely be called in alone, but rather come in groups of 2 even 3, deploying troops within a short distance and timing of each other. Neutralizing a whole wave with the right weapons is still possible, but a lot harder. Dropships on higher difficulties may also be carrying a single tank instead of the usual group of infantry. As tanks are carried below the dropship itself, this is pretty easy to spot and the tank can be tagged before it is even dropped off.