diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/shuttles.dm b/code/__DEFINES/shuttles.dm
index d283656ccae6..e650ebacb8e3 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/shuttles.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/shuttles.dm
@@ -115,6 +115,7 @@
 #define ALMAYER_DROPSHIP_LZ1 "almayer-hangar-lz1"
 #define ALMAYER_DROPSHIP_LZ2 "almayer-hangar-lz2"
 
+#define DROPSHIP_FLYBY_ID "special_flight"
 #define DROPSHIP_LZ1 "dropship-lz1"
 #define DROPSHIP_LZ2 "dropship-lz2"
 
diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
index c7a79b9c44ca..81db284023f7 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/computers/dropship_computer.dm
@@ -317,13 +317,22 @@
 	.["primary_lz"] = SSticker.mode.active_lz?.linked_lz
 	if(shuttle.destination)
 		.["target_destination"] = shuttle.in_flyby? "Flyby" : shuttle.destination.name
-	.["destinations"] = list()
 
 	.["door_status"] = is_remote ? list() : shuttle.get_door_data()
-
 	.["flight_configuration"] = is_set_flyby ? "flyby" : "ferry"
 	.["has_flyby_skill"] = skillcheck(user, SKILL_PILOT, SKILL_PILOT_EXPERT)
 
+	.["destinations"] = list()
+	// add flight
+	.["destinations"] += list(
+		list(
+			"id" = DROPSHIP_FLYBY_ID,
+			"name" = "Flyby",
+			"available" = TRUE,
+			"error" = FALSE
+		)
+	)
+
 	for(var/obj/docking_port/stationary/dock in compatible_landing_zones)
 		var/dock_reserved = FALSE
 		for(var/obj/docking_port/mobile/other_shuttle in SSshuttle.mobile)
@@ -359,15 +368,16 @@
 				to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("You can't move to a new destination right now."))
 				return TRUE
 
-			if(is_set_flyby && !skillcheck(user, SKILL_PILOT, SKILL_PILOT_EXPERT))
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't have the skill to perform a flyby."))
-				return FALSE
 			var/is_optimised = FALSE
 			// automatically apply optimisation if user is a pilot
 			if(skillcheck(user, SKILL_PILOT, SKILL_PILOT_EXPERT))
 				is_optimised = TRUE
 			update_equipment(is_optimised)
-			if(is_set_flyby)
+			var/dock_id = params["target"]
+			if(dock_id == DROPSHIP_FLYBY_ID)
+				if(!skillcheck(user, SKILL_PILOT, SKILL_PILOT_EXPERT))
+					to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You don't have the skill to perform a flyby."))
+					return FALSE
 				to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You begin the launch sequence for a flyby."))
 				link.log_ares_flight(user.name, "Launched Dropship [shuttle.name] on a flyby.")
 				var/log = "[key_name(user)] launched the dropship [src.shuttleId] on flyby."
@@ -375,19 +385,19 @@
 				log_interact(user, msg = "[log]")
 				shuttle.send_for_flyby()
 				return TRUE
-			var/dockId = params["target"]
+
 			var/list/local_data = ui_data(user)
 			var/found = FALSE
 			playsound(loc, get_sfx("terminal_button"), KEYBOARD_SOUND_VOLUME, 1)
 			for(var/destination in local_data["destinations"])
-				if(destination["id"] == dockId)
+				if(destination["id"] == dock_id)
 					found = TRUE
 					break
 			if(!found)
-				log_admin("[key_name(user)] may be attempting a href dock exploit on [src] with target location \"[dockId]\"")
-				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The [dockId] dock is not available at this time."))
+				log_admin("[key_name(user)] may be attempting a href dock exploit on [src] with target location \"[dock_id]\"")
+				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The [dock_id] dock is not available at this time."))
 				return
-			var/obj/docking_port/stationary/dock = SSshuttle.getDock(dockId)
+			var/obj/docking_port/stationary/dock = SSshuttle.getDock(dock_id)
 			var/dock_reserved = FALSE
 			for(var/obj/docking_port/mobile/other_shuttle in SSshuttle.mobile)
 				if(dock == other_shuttle.destination)
diff --git a/tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/DropshipFlightControl.tsx b/tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/DropshipFlightControl.tsx
index 6943c96a79fa..289bb53d777a 100644
--- a/tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/DropshipFlightControl.tsx
+++ b/tgui/packages/tgui/interfaces/DropshipFlightControl.tsx
@@ -317,14 +317,7 @@ const RenderScreen = (props, context) => {
   return (
     <>
       {data.can_set_automated === 1 && <AutopilotConfig />}
-      {data.can_fly_by === 1 &&
-        (data.shuttle_mode === 'idle' || data.shuttle_mode === 'called') && (
-          <FlybyControl />
-        )}
-      {data.shuttle_mode === 'idle' &&
-        data.flight_configuration !== 'flyby' && (
-          <DropshipDestinationSelection />
-        )}
+      {data.shuttle_mode === 'idle' && <DropshipDestinationSelection />}
       {data.shuttle_mode === 'igniting' && <LaunchCountdown />}
       {data.shuttle_mode === 'pre-arrival' && <TouchdownCooldown />}
       {data.shuttle_mode === 'recharging' && <ShuttleRecharge />}