diff --git a/src/main/io/osd.c b/src/main/io/osd.c
index d99a113f4..107f4b7f3 100755
--- a/src/main/io/osd.c
+++ b/src/main/io/osd.c
@@ -377,6 +377,10 @@ void osdDrawElements(void)
 {
     displayClearScreen(osdDisplayPort);
 
+    /* Hide OSD when OSDSW mode is active */
+    if (IS_RC_MODE_ACTIVE(BOXOSD))
+      return;
+
 #if 0
     if (currentElement)
         osdDrawElementPositioningHelp();