diff --git a/ROMFS/px4fmu_common/init.d/rcS b/ROMFS/px4fmu_common/init.d/rcS
index b8bab7b2c5..f41e8da7df 100644
--- a/ROMFS/px4fmu_common/init.d/rcS
+++ b/ROMFS/px4fmu_common/init.d/rcS
@@ -814,14 +814,6 @@ then
 		unset LOGGER_ARGS
 	fi
 
-	#
-	# Start up ARDrone Motor interface
-	#
-	if [ $OUTPUT_MODE == ardrone ]
-	then
-		ardrone_interface start -d /dev/ttyS1
-	fi
-
 	#
 	# Fixed wing setup
 	#