The graphics slowly appearing in the background is a really nice touch, gives a sense of impending inescapable doom. Reminds me a lot of the Three Body Problem series.

Wasn't sure if it was finished, but enjoyed the concept.

What I liked: 

• Visuals are great, all scanner effects and glitchy screen are quite nice.

What can do better:

•  Wished the itchio page had some details, instructions, screenshots.
• Sounds. Some sweeping/scanner sounds, maybe some ambient soundtrack as well.
• Unsure if the game is complete. Didn't encounter any enemies or pressure to act.

Excellent atmosphere here!

Just wish I could swap between scanning and controlling one specific drone, if it's not out of fuel I'm not done using it yet!! Also would want to refuel drones by bringing them back to the listening post, but that's perhaps not feasible in-universe.

And I agree, there are lots of avenues you could take this if you wanted to, to make it a larger, longer, more intricate game.

I enjoyed my time with this!  I feel like with a meta-layer with other maps and some kind of resource you could use to upgrade drones, aim, etc. there's a larger game to explore.  Nice work!