diff --git a/python/lsst/ts/observatory/control/maintel/mtcs.py b/python/lsst/ts/observatory/control/maintel/mtcs.py
index da1e57b5..575821e4 100644
--- a/python/lsst/ts/observatory/control/maintel/mtcs.py
+++ b/python/lsst/ts/observatory/control/maintel/mtcs.py
@@ -2523,7 +2523,6 @@ async def _ready_to_take_data(self) -> None:
                     settle_time=0.0,
                     component_name="Camera Hexapod",
                 ),
-                self.wait_for_rotator_inposition(self.long_timeout, False),
             )
         except asyncio.TimeoutError:
             self.log.warning("Mount, Camera Hexapod or Rotator not in position.")