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T8L Radio Controller (M2)
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T8L Radio Controller (M2) is a RadioMaster product intended for pilots who need a capable programmable transmitter for aircraft, helicopters, FPV, gliders or surface models. This page presents the practical buying information in one place: compatibility, SKU, variants, radio protocol, use case and technical details.
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Key Advantages
- Organized for pilots who need a capable programmable transmitter for aircraft, helicopters, FPV, gliders or surface models.
- Part of the RadioMaster radio-control electronics.
- RF/protocol context: ExpressLRS / ELRS, 2.4GHz.
- Compatibility note: Compatible with RadioMaster T8L platform where applicable.
- Multiple variants are documented for easier matching to the required setup.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for customer comparison.
Core Specifications
- Product Code: RM0157.T8L-GRY-M2
- Product Family: RadioMaster radio-control electronics
- Protocol / RF: ExpressLRS / ELRS, 2.4GHz
- Channels: Up to 10 channels (depending on the model/receiver)
- Compatibility: Compatible with RadioMaster T8L platform where applicable
- Available Variants: GREY / ELRS / FCC; GREY / ELRS / LBT; BLUE / ELRS / FCC; BLUE / ELRS / LBT; WHITE / ELRS / FCC; WHITE / ELRS / LBT
- Battery: 3.7v 18650 x 2 (Not Included)
- Frequency: 2.400GHz-2.480GHz
- Weight: 204g
- Available in three colors: Blue, White and Grey
- Item: T8L Radio Controller
- Size: 165*120*70mm
- RF Module: 2.4GHz ExpressLRS(SX1281)
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | RadioMaster |
| Brand | RadioMaster |
| Product Code | RM0157.T8L-GRY-M2 |
| All Variant SKUs | RM0157.T8L-GRY-M2, RM0157.T8L-GRY-M2-LBT, RM0157.T8L-BLU-M2, RM0157.T8L-BLU-M2-LBT, RM0157.T8L-WHT-M2, RM0157.T8L-WHT-M2-LBT |
| Available Variants | GREY / ELRS / FCC; GREY / ELRS / LBT; BLUE / ELRS / FCC; BLUE / ELRS / LBT; WHITE / ELRS / FCC; WHITE / ELRS / LBT |
| Product Type | T8L Radio |
| Product Family | RadioMaster radio-control electronics |
| Application | pilots who need a capable programmable transmitter for aircraft, helicopters, FPV, gliders or surface models |
| Item | T8L Radio Controller |
| Weight | 204g |
| Colors | Blue, White, Grey |
| Compatibility | Compatible with RadioMaster T8L platform where applicable |
| Protocol / RF | ExpressLRS / ELRS, 2.4GHz |
| Frequency | 2.400GHz-2.480GHz |
| Channels | Up to 10 channels (depending on the model/receiver) |
| Charging | Built-in USB-C charging |
| Battery | 3.7v 18650 x 2 (Not Included) |
| Size | 165*120*70mm |
| Gimbal | X5 Hall-effect, quad ball-bearing, nano gimbals |
| RF Module | 2.4GHz ExpressLRS(SX1281) |
| Transmission power | Adjustable 10dBm(10mW) - Max 20dBm(100mW) |
| Firmware | T8L (Special T8L Edition, non-configurable) |
| Available in three colors | Blue, White and Grey |
| T8L Factory Firmware (Note | This is FACTORY FIRMWARE. There is no need to install this firmware unless recovering your radio.) |
Tags: RadioMaster, RM0157.T8L-GRY-M2, T8L Radio, RC radio