diff --git a/rapids/templates/rapids/rapid_form.html b/rapids/templates/rapids/rapid_form.html
index 45a8384c..debc5117 100755
--- a/rapids/templates/rapids/rapid_form.html
+++ b/rapids/templates/rapids/rapid_form.html
@@ -155,11 +155,16 @@
             console.log("SHIT", evt);
             $(evt.target).removeClass("drop-target-active");
 
+            file_drop_number = evt.dataTransfer.files.length;
             // Get all input elements
-            inputs = extendInputs(evt.dataTransfer.files.length);
+            inputs = extendInputs(file_drop_number);
 
             console.log("drop inputs", inputs, evt);
 
+            if (file_drop_number < 1) {
+                toastr.warning(`Drop failed (no files), try again.`);
+            }
+
             // Loop through each dropped file and try to assign to an
             // input element
             [...evt.dataTransfer.files].forEach((f) => {