UAV
Updated: Apr 01, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4UAV

Eyes in the sky!
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Ordnance Type
    Grenade
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Tediore
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

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UAV (BL4)
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UAV - About

The Legendary Ordnance UAV is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

UAV - Unique Ability

The UAV is thrown in a heavily arcing trajectory, it rests where it lands.
On impact, it spawns a UAV Drone high above that flies overhead and drops 3 Rockets onto the grenade, each exploding on impact, dealing 33.0% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage.

UAV - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Ordnance Parts
    variations
    fixed parts
  • Firmware
    possible
    none

UAV - Stat Augments

The UAV always spawns with 2 distinct Stat Augments, all 7 are equally common.
Each augment has a 28.6% Chance to appear, while an exact combination has a 4.76% Chance.

  • Bloodthirsty +17% Grenade Lifesteal
  • Concussive +83% Knockback Force
  • Exacting +25% Crit Chance
  • Explosive +21% Damage
  • Express -21% Cooldown
  • Hazardous +17% Status Chance
    +33% Status Damage
  • Overflow +1 Charge

UAV - Changelog

Update: Jan. 29, 2026

  • Restored prefixes to Tediore Legendary Grenade UAV.

UAVHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary UAV, you need to own the BL4 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 4 are often obtainable from many sources, including those in DLCs. Here’s your quick start guide:

Farming Preparations

  1. Identify the Best Source: The Sources below are generally ranked from best to worst. Make sure to complete any required quests and be aware of Source Restrictions.
  2. Locate the Source: Make sure you have unlocked the Location.
  3. Equip Your Character: Equip your character to easily overcome enemies.
  4. Set Spawn Point: Locate the nearest Save Station to use as your spawn point.

Bonus Tips

  • Combine Runs: Get more loot per run by integrating nearby sources into your farming route.
  • Track Progress: Track your runs to more precisely predict drops and more clearly monitor progress. Additionally, time your runs to see how tweaks affect your farming efficiency.
  • Speed it up: Explore shortcuts and boost your movement speed to minimize travel time. Also, aim to shorten your time to kill with higher DPS or big damage bursts.
  • Realistic Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.

UAVDrop Rates

  • Mimicron
    9%
  • Fractis
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%

UAVSources

Mimicron
boss

Mimicron

Boss
Idolator's Noose
Fractis
boss

Fractis

Boss
Grindstone of the Worthy
Grenade Pool
loot-pool

Grenade Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide

Alternative Ordnances for your Build

Atling Gun

Atling Gun

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Barb'ara

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Vault of the Damned
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Bismuth-Tipped Dagger

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Vault of the Damned
Grenade
Blockbuster

Blockbuster

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Grenade
Bottled Lightning

Bottled Lightning

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Heavy
Buoy

Buoy

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Grenade
Buzz Axe

Buzz Axe

Base Game
Grenade
Chaumurky

Chaumurky

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Grenade
Countermeasure

Countermeasure

Stone Demon
Grenade
Destructo Disco

Destructo Disco

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Grenade
Disc Jockey

Disc Jockey

Base Game
Heavy
Faulty Detonator

Faulty Detonator

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Grenade
Firepot

Firepot

Base Game
Grenade
Fuse

Fuse

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Grenade
Gamma Void

Gamma Void

Base Game
Heavy
Heimdahl

Heimdahl

Vault of the Damned
Heavy
Ichor

Ichor

Vault of the Damned
Heavy
Jelly

Jelly

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Grenade
Jetsetter

Jetsetter

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Heavy
Ravenfire

Ravenfire

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Heavy
Recursive

Recursive

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Grenade
Sho Kunai

Sho Kunai

Base Game
Grenade
Sidewinder

Sidewinder

Gilded Glory Pack
Heavy
Skully

Skully

Horrors of Kairos
Grenade
Slippy

Slippy

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Grenade
Spinning Blade

Spinning Blade

Base Game
Grenade
Sprezzatura

Sprezzatura

Base Game
Heavy
Streamer

Streamer

Base Game
Heavy
Swarm

Swarm

Base Game
Grenade
Tinged Inkling

Tinged Inkling

Base Game
Heavy
Transmitter

Transmitter

Gilded Glory Pack
Grenade
UAV

UAV

Base Game
Grenade
Urchin

Urchin

Base Game
Grenade
Waterfall

Waterfall

Base Game
Grenade