The GTA V Drone Show: Prop Counter is a free tool designed for creators who build drone text and formations in GTA 5.
IMPORTANT:
▸ Maximum safe limit: 220 props PER LINE
▸ If ANY single line exceeds 220 props,
the game is very likely to crash
▸ You may use multiple lines as long as
each line stays under 220 props
Required
Why the Prop Counter Is Important
GTA V has a hard practical limit on how many props can be safely spawned at one time per line of text. Exceeding this limit does not just cause lag—it can cause instant crashes or corrupted sessions.
Key rule to remember:
- Maximum safe limit: 220 props per line
If any single line goes over 220 props, the game is very likely to crash, even if other lines are below the limit.
How the Prop Counter Works
The Prop Counter analyzes a single line of drone text and calculates:
- The total number of props used for that line
- Whether the line is SAFE or OVER THE LIMIT
Each line is evaluated independently. This is critical, because GTA V checks prop load per line rather than the total across all lines.
Safe Usage Guidelines
✅ Allowed
- Multiple lines of drone text
- Complex shows with layered messages
- Reusing the same prop model across lines
⚠️ Restrictions
- 220 props maximum per line
- Even one line above 220 can crash the game
- Long words, wide fonts, or high-resolution letter spacing can quickly exceed the limit
Example
- Line 1: “WELCOME” → 180 props ✅ SAFE
- Line 2: “LOS SANTOS” → 235 props ❌ UNSAFE (high crash risk)
Solution: Split “LOS SANTOS” into two lines or simplify the font until each line is under 220 props.
Summary
The GTA V Drone Show – Prop Counter is an essential tool for anyone creating drone-based text displays. By enforcing the 220 props per line rule, it helps ensure smooth performance, stable sessions, and crash-free drone shows.
Credits: tom_mods, GTA Wood
