{"product_id":"pre-order-tx16s-mk3-radio-controller-elrs-m2","title":"TX16S MK3 Radio Controller (ELRS \/ M2)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRadioMaster TX16S MK3: The Evolution of the Legend\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_01.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the T8L is a minimalist wallet, the \u003cstrong\u003eRadioMaster TX16S MK3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Swiss Army Knife with a built-in laser and a 5-inch touchscreen. Let’s not beat around the bush: the TX16S is the industry standard, and the MK3 is RadioMaster basically doing a victory lap. Powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eSTM32 H7 chip\u003c\/strong\u003e—which has more processing power than the computers that landed men on the moon—this radio is for the pilot who wants zero compromises and 100% \"I know what I'm doing\" energy. Whether you're chasing \u003cstrong\u003eDRL finals\u003c\/strong\u003e dreams or just trying to navigate \u003cstrong\u003eEdgeTX\u003c\/strong\u003e without crying, this is the \u003cstrong\u003eExpressLRS 2.4GHz and 868MHz\u003c\/strong\u003e powerhouse you’ve seen in every \u003cstrong\u003eJoshua Bardwell\u003c\/strong\u003e video for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_04.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_13.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_03.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You Want It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want it because you’re tired of \"making do.\" The MK3 features a massive 5-inch IPS touchscreen that’s actually readable in the rare British sunshine, plus \u003cstrong\u003eGemini-X dual-band\u003c\/strong\u003e technology. That means it’s running 2.4GHz and 900MHz simultaneously, because losing signal is for people who still use FM radios from the 80s. With \u003cstrong\u003eLUA-controlled RGB gimbal rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can make your radio glow like a gaming PC, or, more practically, set them to turn red when your battery is about to turn into a spicy pillow. It’s heavy, it’s feature-packed, and it says, \"Yes, I spent my entire Christmas bonus on this, and no, I don't regret it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_02.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_05.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_08.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_09.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor:\u003c\/strong\u003e STM32 H7 (Lightning-fast, unlike your reaction times after three pints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-inch 800x480 IPS Touchscreen (Vivid enough to watch... well, telemetry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGimbals:\u003c\/strong\u003e V6 Hall-effect quad-bearing (Standard precision that puts your shaky hands to shame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal RF:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gemini-X Dual-Band ELRS (2.4GHz and 900MHz for ultimate link insurance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 813g (A solid unit; doubles as a gym weight during those long \u003cstrong\u003eCAA\u003c\/strong\u003e wait times)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4GB Onboard Flash (Plenty of room for custom voice packs of your mum telling you to land)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× RadioMaster TX16S MK3 Radio Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Signature Carry Case (Because a legend deserves a tuxedo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 18650 Battery Tray (Batteries still not included; we're a shop, not a charity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× Replacement Shoulder Panels (For when you inevitably drop it while showing off)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× Neck Strap (Save your wrists; the MK3 is a thicc lad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× RadioMaster Sticker Set (For your laptop, your van, or your forehead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MK3 comes with built-in motion sensors—tilt the radio to trigger switches or pan your camera. It’s also modular; if you don’t like the switches, swap the panels. It’s essentially the Lego of high-end radio gear. Requires \u003cstrong\u003eEdgeTX 3.0.0\u003c\/strong\u003e or higher to handle all this raw power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_10.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16s-Mark3-Pc-En_11.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16sMarkIII-Pc-En_06.jpg?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16sMarkIII-Pc-En_07.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16sMarkIII-Pc-En_12.jpg?v=1770223808\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries are still a \"you\" problem. This radio is smarter than most of its users; we guarantee the hardware, not your ability to configure a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the TX16S MK3 legal in the UK?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Our stock is the EU\/LBT compliant version. While the hardware is capable of massive power, it defaults to regulatory standards so you don't accidentally summon OFCOM to your flight field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Gemini-X dual-band work?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's basically a \"no-failsafe\" insurance policy. The MK3 transmits on both 2.4GHz and 868\/900MHz bands at the same time. If a local Wi-Fi router or a brick wall kills your 2.4GHz link, the lower-frequency 900MHz band keeps you in the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use my old MK2 batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Any 2S Li-ion (like our 5000mAh pack) or 2S LiPo with a JST-XH connector fits. Just remember the MK3 pulls a bit more current due to that massive screen and the cooling fans, so maybe don't use those crusty 18650s you found in a drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy an external module?\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably not. The internal RF module hits 1W and covers both major ELRS bands. Unless you're strictly a TBS Crossfire or Ghost loyalist, the built-in module is all you’ll ever need for long-range or racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait, the screen is bigger—will my old telemetry scripts work?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most will scale fine, but the MK3 runs EdgeTX 3.0+. Some older, abandoned LUA scripts might need a quick update to handle the new 800x480 resolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it have a built-in microphone?\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s for future feature expansion (and probably so the radio can hear you swearing when you clip a gate). Currently, it’s mostly there for developers to play with voice commands or sound-triggering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStill Here?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re still reading this, you’re clearly the type of pilot who checks their \u003cstrong\u003eBetaflight\u003c\/strong\u003e settings three times before every pack. You know the \u003cstrong\u003eTX16S MK3\u003c\/strong\u003e is the king of the hill. You know the \u003cstrong\u003eH7 processor\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGemini dual-band\u003c\/strong\u003e link are the FPV equivalent of buying a supercar just to drive to Tesco. You’ve probably already got a tab open for the AG02 CNC gimbal upgrade. Stop over-analysing and just join the cult of RadioMaster. It’s better over here. Buy it, bind it, and try not to crash into a goalpost on your first flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/screenshot_2026-01-22_17-58-12.png?v=1770223809\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RadioMaster","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57784656593277,"sku":"RM0157.0120-BLK-LBT","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":57788881633661,"sku":"RM0157.0120-CHA-LBT","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/9972\/5181\/files\/TX16SMK3-Collection_1080x_47dc03b7-0360-4166-a9d5-cd3cd904645d.png?v=1770223809","url":"https:\/\/www.unmannedtechshop.co.uk\/products\/pre-order-tx16s-mk3-radio-controller-elrs-m2","provider":"Unmanned Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}