The song "Drones" was produced by the English rock band Muse themselves, along with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who is a prominent record producer and songwriter. Lange has worked with numerous renowned artists in the music industry, such as AC/DC, Bryan Adams, and Def Leppard, among others. He has also won multiple Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year in 1991 and 1992. Muse approached Lange to work on their seventh studio album, "Drones," and he gladly accepted the offer. The album was released on June 5, 2015, and was received positively by fans and critics alike, who praised the band for their sophisticated songwriting, complex arrangements, and powerful performances. "Drones" is a concept album that deals with themes such as war, government control, and the loss of humanity in modern society. It is considered one of Muse's most ambitious and thought-provoking works, and it solidified their position as one of the most innovative and daring rock bands of their generation.