diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/io/JsonIO.java b/core/src/mindustry/io/JsonIO.java
index f39a017bc8..c446b444e1 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/io/JsonIO.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/io/JsonIO.java
@@ -320,8 +320,6 @@ public class JsonIO{
             }
         });
 
-
-
         //use short names for all filter types
         for(var filter : Maps.allFilterTypes){
             var i = filter.get();
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitAssembler.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitAssembler.java
index 68e2f164cf..fc196abc54 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitAssembler.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/units/UnitAssembler.java
@@ -479,6 +479,8 @@ public class UnitAssembler extends PayloadBlock{
 
             Draw.rect(topRegion, x, y);
 
+            if(isPayload()) return;
+
             //draw drone construction
             if(droneWarmup > 0.001f){
                 Draw.draw(Layer.blockOver + 0.2f, () -> {