diff --git a/src/systemcmds/nshterm/nshterm.c b/src/systemcmds/nshterm/nshterm.c
index 11176728e7..784c64bf1f 100644
--- a/src/systemcmds/nshterm/nshterm.c
+++ b/src/systemcmds/nshterm/nshterm.c
@@ -68,8 +68,8 @@ nshterm_main(int argc, char *argv[])
     int armed_fd = orb_subscribe(ORB_ID(actuator_armed));
     struct actuator_armed_s armed;
 
-    /* back off 1500 ms to avoid running into the USB setup timing */
-    while (hrt_absolute_time() < 1500U * 1000U) {
+    /* back off 1800 ms to avoid running into the USB setup timing */
+    while (hrt_absolute_time() < 1800U * 1000U) {
         usleep(50000);
     }