diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/CUAV-X7/hwdef.dat b/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/CUAV-X7/hwdef.dat
index 81120ecb57..b01fc9d2a1 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/CUAV-X7/hwdef.dat
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL_ChibiOS/hwdef/CUAV-X7/hwdef.dat
@@ -105,9 +105,7 @@ 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
+# start peripheral power on
 PD11 VDD_5V_HIPOWER_EN OUTPUT HIGH
 PG4  VDD_5V_PERIPH_EN OUTPUT HIGH