diff --git a/APMrover2/system.cpp b/APMrover2/system.cpp
index bc0fb47303..f38e946cbe 100644
--- a/APMrover2/system.cpp
+++ b/APMrover2/system.cpp
@@ -60,6 +60,8 @@ void Rover::init_ardupilot()
     g2.gripper.init();
 #endif
 
+    g2.fence.init();
+
     // initialise notify system
     notify.init();
     notify_mode(control_mode);