diff --git a/ArduCopter/commands.cpp b/ArduCopter/commands.cpp
index 5faf1c677a..3411d24817 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/commands.cpp
+++ b/ArduCopter/commands.cpp
@@ -100,13 +100,6 @@ bool Copter::set_home(const Location& loc, bool lock)
         ahrs.lock_home();
     }
 
-    // log ahrs home and ekf origin dataflash
-    ahrs.Log_Write_Home_And_Origin();
-
-    // send new home and ekf origin to GCS
-    gcs().send_home();
-    gcs().send_ekf_origin();
-
     // return success
     return true;
 }