diff --git a/boards/cuav/x7pro/default.cmake b/boards/cuav/x7pro/default.cmake
index a1499ad5aa..547474f9cd 100644
--- a/boards/cuav/x7pro/default.cmake
+++ b/boards/cuav/x7pro/default.cmake
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ px4_add_board(
 		pwm_out
 		rc_input
 		roboclaw
+		safety_button
 		tap_esc
 		telemetry # all available telemetry drivers
 		test_ppm
diff --git a/boards/cuav/x7pro/init/rc.board_defaults b/boards/cuav/x7pro/init/rc.board_defaults
index 2df13b12a3..b5ada7fecf 100644
--- a/boards/cuav/x7pro/init/rc.board_defaults
+++ b/boards/cuav/x7pro/init/rc.board_defaults
@@ -36,3 +36,5 @@ then
 fi
 
 set LOGGER_BUF 64
+
+safety_button start