diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/Durandal/hwdef.dat b/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/Durandal/hwdef.dat
index 5f7421a78f..50f6407581 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/Durandal/hwdef.dat
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/Durandal/hwdef.dat
@@ -107,11 +107,9 @@ define HAL_I2C_INTERNAL_MASK 1
 # enable pins
 PE3 VDD_3V3_SENSORS_EN OUTPUT LOW
 
-# start peripheral power off, then enable after init
-# this prevents a problem with radios that use RTS for
-# bootloader hold
-PF12 nVDD_5V_HIPOWER_EN OUTPUT HIGH
-PG4  nVDD_5V_PERIPH_EN OUTPUT HIGH
+# start peripheral power on
+PF12 nVDD_5V_HIPOWER_EN OUTPUT LOW
+PG4  nVDD_5V_PERIPH_EN OUTPUT LOW
 
 PG5  VDD_5V_RC_EN OUTPUT HIGH
 PG6  VDD_5V_WIFI_EN OUTPUT HIGH