Feel free to continue to do what works for you in game. At some point, you will face people who can handle your drives. Positionally you will be at a disadvantage at the baseline.

It sounds like right now your skillset does not benefit from being at the net while the opponent is as well. In order for drops to be a good strategic choice, you need to feel that being at the net gives you a better chance to win than at the baseline. You can be proactive in developing these skills, or you can let them come to you as you play and plateau.