diff --git a/src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_receiver.cpp b/src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_receiver.cpp
index 907ff8407d..c0be1709a6 100644
--- a/src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_receiver.cpp
+++ b/src/modules/mavlink/mavlink_receiver.cpp
@@ -1741,6 +1741,7 @@ MavlinkReceiver::handle_message_battery_status(mavlink_message_t *msg)
 	battery_status.remaining = (float)battery_mavlink.battery_remaining / 100.0f;
 	battery_status.discharged_mah = (float)battery_mavlink.current_consumed;
 	battery_status.cell_count = cell_count;
+	battery_status.temperature = (float)battery_mavlink.temperature;
 	battery_status.connected = true;
 
 	// Set the battery warning based on remaining charge.