diff --git a/mower_data_collection/settings.py b/mower_data_collection/settings.py
index b5b4a10..81317b9 100644
--- a/mower_data_collection/settings.py
+++ b/mower_data_collection/settings.py
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ USE_TZ = True
 # https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/5.0/howto/static-files/
 
 STATIC_URL = "static/"
+STATIC_ROOT = "static"
 
 # Default primary key field type
 # https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/5.0/ref/settings/#default-auto-field