That is currently the functionality of item drops. They appear wherever your opponent died. If you're focused on earning loot, make sure to keep your opponent away from ledges and kill them straight up instead of via fall damage.
I have also come across some similar issues. I understand that we should try to focus on fighting fairly, but I still get so aggravated when I run underneath a floating item that I know can’t be reached, and it was another player that made it drop there.
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That is currently the functionality of item drops. They appear wherever your opponent died. If you're focused on earning loot, make sure to keep your opponent away from ledges and kill them straight up instead of via fall damage.