diff --git a/djitellopy/tello.py b/djitellopy/tello.py
index 7529ccc..bc7e69a 100644
--- a/djitellopy/tello.py
+++ b/djitellopy/tello.py
@@ -601,6 +601,10 @@ def streamoff(self):
         self.send_control_command("streamoff")
         self.stream_on = False
 
+        if self.background_frame_read is not None:
+            self.background_frame_read.stop()
+            self.background_frame_read = None
+
     def emergency(self):
         """Stop all motors immediately.
         """