diff --git a/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm b/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
index 27c8287f31..8fa6eacfdf 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/drilling/drill.dm
@@ -57,6 +57,12 @@
 	default_apply_parts()
 	cell = default_use_hicell()
 
+/obj/machinery/mining/drill/get_cell()
+	return cell	
+
+/obj/machinery/mining/drill/loaded
+	cell = /obj/item/weapon/cell/high
+
 /obj/machinery/mining/drill/process()
 
 	if(need_player_check)