Thales develops a new AR helmet for helicopter pilots that augments warfare

Example of a Helmet Display System

The Thales Group, a major electronic systems company serving in the aerospace and worldwide security industries, has taken a particular interest in augmented reality. Engineers with Thales have been working on a new helmet mounted sight display for helicopter pilots. The new helmet, dubbed the TopOwl, will be used to help pilots improve their aerial situational awareness and provided a number of other benefits during operations. Augmented reality is becoming popular in marketing, but the technology’s uses have been expanding beyond that realm into others that are more action-oriented. The…

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