diff --git a/.drone.yml b/.drone.yml
index 685294c13..62d825ffb 100644
--- a/.drone.yml
+++ b/.drone.yml
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ steps:
 
   - name: install diesel cli
     image: ekidd/rust-musl-builder:1.47.0
+    user: root
     volumes:
       - name: dieselcli
         path: /dieselcli