diff --git a/AntennaTracker/system.cpp b/AntennaTracker/system.cpp
index b94a7b431a..3944ab48b9 100644
--- a/AntennaTracker/system.cpp
+++ b/AntennaTracker/system.cpp
@@ -120,6 +120,8 @@ void Tracker::init_tracker()
         prepare_servos();
     }
 
+    // disable safety if requested
+    BoardConfig.init_safety();    
 }
 
 // updates the status of the notify objects