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ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: The new night-vision goggle is available for orders
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Heli-Expo visitors can try on the new E3 night-vision goggle (NVG) developed by Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) this week at the company’s Heli-Expo booth. The E3 NVG is 30 percent lighter than the previous generation NVG, and visitors can experience both goggles to feel the weight difference and test features.
ASU's E3 NVG meets FAA technical standard order 164a environmental standards testing and it is made using aluminum and titanium. The lighter weight helps alleviate neck strain, according to ASU, and the E3 has “intuitive adjustments [that] further enable enhanced look-around viewing experiences.” The goggle is also backward-compatible with existing Anvis mounts and battery packs.
“While we showcase E3’s innovative features,” said ASU v-p of sales Dan Meyer, “we also want attendees to actively engage with the technology. Our hands-on interactive display offers a tangible experience, allowing visitors to appreciate E3’s capabilities and its impact on redefining industry standards.”
ASU has begun taking orders for the E3 NVG. On Monday, it held a professional education course on NVG technology and nighttime aviation safety, conducted by ASU director of operations Tony Tsantles.