diff --git a/technic/config.lua b/technic/config.lua
index a1d3777..67f4984 100644
--- a/technic/config.lua
+++ b/technic/config.lua
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ technic.config = technic.config or Settings(minetest.get_worldpath().."/technic.
 local conf_table = technic.config:to_table()
 
 local defaults = {
-	enable_mining_drill = "false",
+	enable_mining_drill = "true",
 	enable_mining_laser = "false",
 	enable_flashlight = "false",
 	enable_wind_mill = "false",