diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/BeamDrill.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/BeamDrill.java
index 21207b3cda..163019c9c2 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/BeamDrill.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/BeamDrill.java
@@ -265,7 +265,7 @@ public class BeamDrill extends Block{
 
         @Override
         public boolean shouldConsume(){
-            return items.total() < itemCapacity && lastItem != null && enabled;
+            return items.total() < itemCapacity && facingAmount > 0 && enabled;
         }
 
         @Override