Players mining on planetary surfaces in Elite Dangerous report frequent losses of mining rigs due to server disconnects. Unlike limpets, mining rigs cannot be reloaded once deployed, so when a disconnect occurs, rigs full of valuable iridium are lost permanently. This issue is causing frustration among commanders who find surface mining less viable and more wasteful. The community is calling for a quality-of-life update to enable rig reloading, which would help preserve resources and reduce the impact of connectivity problems on mining gameplay.
- Mining rigs cannot be reloaded like limpets, leading to permanent losses.
- Disconnects cause rigs full of iridium to be lost, frustrating players.