diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 440105f6d3..d85b0e4e8d 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -56,7 +56,8 @@ env:
 matrix:
   fast_finish: true
   include:
-    - compiler: "gcc"
+    - if: type != cron
+      compiler: "gcc"
       env: CI_BUILD_TARGET="px4-v2 revo-bootloader"
     - compiler: "gcc"
       env: CI_BUILD_TARGET="px4-v4 revo-mini"