diff --git a/msg/vehicle_status.msg b/msg/vehicle_status.msg
index c5d5ee9a16..4913a02f57 100644
--- a/msg/vehicle_status.msg
+++ b/msg/vehicle_status.msg
@@ -97,6 +97,8 @@ int32 system_type			# system type, inspired by MAVLink's VEHICLE_TYPE enum
 int32 system_id				# system id, inspired by MAVLink's system ID field
 int32 component_id			# subsystem / component id, inspired by MAVLink's component ID field
 
+uint64 autopilot_capabilites	# bitmask which gives info about autopilot capabilites
+
 bool is_rotary_wing			# True if system is in rotary wing configuration, so for a VTOL this is only true while flying as a multicopter
 bool is_vtol				# True if the system is VTOL capable
 bool vtol_fw_permanent_stab		# True if vtol should stabilize attitude for fw in manual mode