diff --git a/ArduCopter/Copter.h b/ArduCopter/Copter.h
index bd30220b0d..24a29a6446 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/Copter.h
+++ b/ArduCopter/Copter.h
@@ -482,7 +482,7 @@ private:
     AP_Relay relay;
 
     // handle repeated servo and relay events
-    AP_ServoRelayEvents ServoRelayEvents{relay};
+    AP_ServoRelayEvents ServoRelayEvents;
 
     // Camera
 #if CAMERA == ENABLED