diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL/RCOutput.h b/libraries/AP_HAL/RCOutput.h
index c4de0473a9..456cab154c 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL/RCOutput.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL/RCOutput.h
@@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ public:
 
     // See WS2812B spec for expected pulse widths
     static constexpr uint32_t NEOP_BIT_WIDTH_TICKS = 8;
-    static constexpr uint32_t NEOP_BIT_0_TICKS = 3;
+    static constexpr uint32_t NEOP_BIT_0_TICKS = 2;
     static constexpr uint32_t NEOP_BIT_1_TICKS = 6;
     // neopixel does not use pulse widths at all
     static constexpr uint32_t PROFI_BIT_0_TICKS = 7;