diff --git a/ArduCopter/sensors.cpp b/ArduCopter/sensors.cpp
index bc603c5b08..b80641b62e 100644
--- a/ArduCopter/sensors.cpp
+++ b/ArduCopter/sensors.cpp
@@ -139,11 +139,6 @@ void Copter::compass_accumulate(void)
 void Copter::init_optflow()
 {
 #if OPTFLOW == ENABLED
-    // exit immediately if not enabled
-    if (!optflow.enabled()) {
-        return;
-    }
-
     // initialise optical flow sensor
     optflow.init();
 #endif      // OPTFLOW == ENABLED