diff --git a/APMrover2/GCS_Mavlink.cpp b/APMrover2/GCS_Mavlink.cpp
index b56f17577d..00fafb45fc 100644
--- a/APMrover2/GCS_Mavlink.cpp
+++ b/APMrover2/GCS_Mavlink.cpp
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ void Rover::send_extended_status1(mavlink_channel_t chan)
         control_sensors_present,
         control_sensors_enabled,
         control_sensors_health,
-        static_cast<uint16_t>(scheduler.load_average(20000) * 1000),
+        static_cast<uint16_t>(scheduler.load_average() * 1000),
         battery.voltage() * 1000,  // mV
         battery_current,        // in 10mA units
         battery_remaining,      // in %