diff --git a/.drone-docker.yml b/.drone-docker.yml
index 13509a3..dcc7a93 100644
--- a/.drone-docker.yml
+++ b/.drone-docker.yml
@@ -75,19 +75,6 @@ steps:
       branch:
         - development
 
-  - name: check ansible syntax for items database
-    image: plugins/ansible:3
-    settings:
-      playbook: ./.ansible-items/playbook.yml
-      inventory: ./.ansible-items/inventory
-      galaxy: ./.ansible-items/requirements.yml
-      syntax_check: true
-    depends_on:
-      - clone
-    when:
-      branch:
-        - development
-
   - name: apply ansible playbook for items database
     image: plugins/ansible:3
     settings: