Me sitting here completely amazed by the fact that we have a HUD in a paintball mask thinking "what a time to be alive" and not realizing this thing came out 6 years ago till the end of the video^^
A GoPro on a selfie-stick. Use it for peeking around corners, over terrain, that kind of nonsense. I'd get one of these things ONLY for that ability. Though a GoPro co-witness through an aiming optic is a neat idea too!
Awesome!! We could use something like this for fire departments / Search and rescue but tweaked to our needs. being able to see other members in the hud even if not in view, distance of those members, being able to talk hands free to members, being able to flip through night vision, flir ect.. having air supply displayed on hud..... Even a start point setting (GPS) for either in woods S.A.R. or in house searching... Possibilities are endless
Actually, I could see two uses. One for woods/scenario, and one for urban/speedball In the former, the map would allow you to get a good idea who is where, though you would need most of your team to either be using these things or at least have their phone with the app handy. In the latter, if used with the GoPro feature, you could use it for an 'offset viewpoint'. Say, with the camera on the marker and making 'blind' shots around corners. Or with the camera on either your marker or the top of your mask, and peeking around cover while exposing as little as possible. Hell, I'd use this feature with a GoPro on a selfie-stick in place of my usual inspection mirror. Also, if GoPro ever makes a thermal-IR camera...
this looks pretty cool. If this were a standalone kit for existing masks/goggles and had a lower pricepoint (I'd be willing to sacrifice features for price) I'd be interested
I'm only buying it because of the field of view and it looks awesome, the features are useless but still pretty cool considering it's a paintball mask.
Are there any MagFed markers supported for this thing? If the marker has some sort of smart magazine tech that allows the user to see how many rounds are left in the mag...that would be dope. Maybe a notification/reminder to reload. How about any First Strike compatible markers? I can see a lot of tech being possible for a full setup if Empire wanted to put the money into it...but there may not be a huge market until the cost is down. Imagine a fully self regulating Marker that gives you warnings on the HUD. This could even be implemented using some sort of app for a smartphone that would do the same. A marker that has a sensor to detects ball breaks or even just a dirty barrel, sensors to detect exact pressure from the tank, a tank that notifies the user when it is low, the magazines that I mentioned before that give you an exact count on remaining rounds. It'd likely cost a fortune, but maybe with time we'd see a reduction in price. IDK...just spit-balling at this point. Very cool idea, but it's too expensive at $500 and definitely a niche product.
with the hud\Gopro thing you could have the gopro mounted to your gun, use it and the hud as a gun cam to peek corners without exposing yourself to enemy fire
I bought an EVS mask from ansgear.com for a little over $200 CAD and it was worth every dime. You can buy the kit separately for not much more than the mask and it fits on any of the new EVS masks.
I was able to get my hands on a snow 2 set up for skiing, but research indicates that it can be updated with the paintball apps. Unfortunately, the HUD's manufacturer no longer exists. Any idea where the relevant apps can be found and what they're called?
I think with an overhaul this mask could be a game changer in speedball - imagine if we could attach a couple of small unidirectional microphones on the thing - hook that up to the hud display and get a programmer to hack the living shit out of the mask's OS - we might have a mask that can visually display sonic emissions (noise/shots/movement) on the field. Radar Vision! Your opponents can't hide anymore! Fish in a barrel!
Elijah Allison they have actually current program nett warrior has been used in combat featuring text and video communication between troops and from commanding officers, also theater maps with friendly and target locations and ability to mark targets for air strikes sent directly to the pilots systems. Also another cool feature is the soldiers weapon has a very small camera on it that is used as a sight which allows shooting around cover only exposing the weapon. Its not widespread yet due to low defense budgets and any military hardware must undergo far more testing than civilian use stuff like this.
Elijah Allison well simply because our IMC is total shit... and i think the mask is a good idea for competition, not for someone to just die in.. that would be a waste of money tbh.....
I just Wear my Google Glass prototype and wear my Paintball mask overtop I seen this along time ago and wanted to revisit as I'm always in Wasaga Paintball.
Can it be used for in case somebody goes missing in the woods or something and the person records of what happened to them or where they were even could it be for love ones if they send a recording message on their mask or helmet to their loved ones?
Is this product still in production? Or has Intel discontinued it? I have been looking online, some sites are longer selling them showing "0 in inventory". While a few sites showing it is still for sale. And a couple of user reviews who wrote that Intel had bought out Recon Instruments, stopped production and discontinued tech support for the HUD. While my sister's boyfriend insists that the software maybe floating around on the internet.
great video but got a couple questions how much will it cost will there be a vision with out Hud how much will that cost will there be other colors down the road and yellow lens? thanks please get back to me dieing to know I am looking to up grade from the sly profit mask
Awesome review too tall. Here is a few questions that could be added in the next review. How long is the batty life? What is the projected suggested price?
So it's been four years since the release of this video and I cant find this product anywhere. The mask sure, but none that come with the HUD. Was it canceled?
+LoneGunmenPB i'm not sure if you can switch the side that the HUD is mounted on, but if i had to guess i'd say you cant change it, and its on the right side so it would affect you for sure. i could be wrong tho!
so what's markers are compatible with this mask? I'm going to buy one next week and would like to know asap because I was looking to get either a eclipse CSI or a dye m2
+SYCOturtleballs626 no guns really atm are compatible but in short time there will be. believe eclipse and dye both have something in the works for the sl and m2 to be compatible very soon.
Its been a few years, however, I must know why have a system that interfaces with the gun. I get seeing your shot count, air pressure, and game time, but why give the mask control over firing modes? Wouldn't you just use the control over the gun itself? I have never had a paintball gun that connects with information, so I do not know. What I do know is, its always better to have manual, and use it more than automatic. Can't you fit a camera inside the mask for recording? Why not put one in, instead of getting an expesive go pro. I really want a go pro but the price point is a little high, and I'm saving money for other things.
Ok but time to build a suit with sensors to link with the HUD and get notified if you got hit and if it broke, so you can tell if you're hit even where you cant see
only flaw I can think of is if you are filming for a video you want to put on UA-cam you don't want text and calls showing up while playing. at least I don't want to see it either way. viewing someone's video or while playing myself. I'm Def getting it if you can turn the notifications for calls and text off
Me sitting here completely amazed by the fact that we have a HUD in a paintball mask thinking "what a time to be alive" and not realizing this thing came out 6 years ago till the end of the video^^
Ok so you can put a scope on a fsr sniper rifle and have a GoPro look through that scope and snipe from the hip? Now I want this hud
SSniper14 PB OMFG you're a genius! Now i want one lol.
or attach gopro to a drone and add a remote release mechanism to drop flash bangs and smoke grenades in big games
Or put the go pro facing backwards and you'll see behind you
A GoPro on a selfie-stick. Use it for peeking around corners, over terrain, that kind of nonsense. I'd get one of these things ONLY for that ability. Though a GoPro co-witness through an aiming optic is a neat idea too!
That's a damn good idea.
2:19 GREAT! Now I can listen to the 1993 Doom OST while I play airsoft or paintball.
music... I'm sold
thinking outside the box if you sink to a camera and put it on your marker you can use it to blind fire around corners or over barriers.
Ronan Ansley not allowed to blindfire in paintball
TronChris Vs Gaming technically wont be blindfiring. The camera will be ones eyes when firing.
Ronan Ansley that's genius..... only til the ref comes up .
@@christianchirino1614 Technically you're looking at the target lmao
Blind fire is stupid, put a camera on it with aiming reticule software for distance.
Awesome!! We could use something like this for fire departments / Search and rescue but tweaked to our needs.
being able to see other members in the hud even if not in view, distance of those members, being able to talk hands free to members, being able to flip through night vision, flir ect.. having air supply displayed on hud..... Even a start point setting (GPS) for either in woods S.A.R. or in house searching... Possibilities are endless
And sadly the product died because they wouldn't make it opensource so no one could build apon it.
Well done guys!
I couldn't say it better myself slim
so excited to finally use this mask
are you able to connect a drone to it and get like a uva setup on it cause that be cool
Im sure you could attach a go pro to a drone and do that
very good idea. would really come in handy with those pocket size drones.
Awesome work!
PbNation Paintball do you know if this will work for airsoft
+Harry Brown look at airsoft ology on UA-cam it's on one of his newest vids
Where do I go to activate it. the recon website Is completely screwed it's useless.
any communication apps? something like an xbox party would be sweet or will other apps ever be uploaded with an update?
When your covering 200 acres; a map and compass can help. I like the teammate locator also.
So does the music play through your phones speaker or are there speakers in the mask?
This mask is great for everything...
Except paintball.
AquaDX except*
TronChris Vs Gaming oops
Uku Sibul why airsoft
@Uku Sibul it look like it can take clip or 2 of bbs
Actually, I could see two uses. One for woods/scenario, and one for urban/speedball
In the former, the map would allow you to get a good idea who is where, though you would need most of your team to either be using these things or at least have their phone with the app handy.
In the latter, if used with the GoPro feature, you could use it for an 'offset viewpoint'. Say, with the camera on the marker and making 'blind' shots around corners. Or with the camera on either your marker or the top of your mask, and peeking around cover while exposing as little as possible. Hell, I'd use this feature with a GoPro on a selfie-stick in place of my usual inspection mirror. Also, if GoPro ever makes a thermal-IR camera...
the hud this uses is a recon snow 2, the company was bought by Intel and all products discontinued as of early summer 2017
PYRO GOTHICA so what’s that mean for us
jonesfamilyelite It means the hud is no longer an option
@@iniesta8856 What??? That SUCKS! :(
this looks pretty cool. If this were a standalone kit for existing masks/goggles and had a lower pricepoint (I'd be willing to sacrifice features for price) I'd be interested
That's my favorite paintball mask! Thanks for the review
Wow that's awesome! I'd have my go pro backwards to keep an eye on my back. I love the map option too.
This is actually sicker than I even imagined.
4:47 for optimal sex performance information
Lmfao
This would be awesome to have for welding if they could add a temperature reader hud
My brother in Christ. You can read the temperature with a temp gun and 90% of the time no one gives a shit
I'm only buying it because of the field of view and it looks awesome, the features are useless but still pretty cool considering it's a paintball mask.
We been trying to get our hands on some of these to review but it's near impossible! Nice vid!
Have they indicated what Markers will get HUD Display support?
Fluffy Ninja Menace the Dye M2 is compatible
This was really informative. Could not find a video like this anywhere else. Please make more!
Well done. Looking forward to this!
I'm glad it has a heads up display display
great. first games now paintball. Pay-to-win brought to you by empire and dye. (3 days till i5)
Baller Boy pay 2 win? Bro I took out a guy with a dye m2 on outlaw mode with my tipx
20% gear, 80% skill.
@@andrewcampbell9595 100% concentrated power of will
Most informative video so far. Any news on a release date? Is it true the mask and hud will be released on separate dates?
i think the mask is coming in a couple months, and the mask + HUD combo is coming sometime after that.
Thanks for this.. Been waiting for an overview like this
Heads up display display?
These look amazing.
looks like I'm getting a new mask this year
outstanding about time, I saw this on a airforce helmet hub. I said it would be great for paintball know look at it. Vary good!
Are there any MagFed markers supported for this thing? If the marker has some sort of smart magazine tech that allows the user to see how many rounds are left in the mag...that would be dope. Maybe a notification/reminder to reload. How about any First Strike compatible markers? I can see a lot of tech being possible for a full setup if Empire wanted to put the money into it...but there may not be a huge market until the cost is down. Imagine a fully self regulating Marker that gives you warnings on the HUD. This could even be implemented using some sort of app for a smartphone that would do the same. A marker that has a sensor to detects ball breaks or even just a dirty barrel, sensors to detect exact pressure from the tank, a tank that notifies the user when it is low, the magazines that I mentioned before that give you an exact count on remaining rounds. It'd likely cost a fortune, but maybe with time we'd see a reduction in price. IDK...just spit-balling at this point.
Very cool idea, but it's too expensive at $500 and definitely a niche product.
hey, can you make an update vid for when these hit the shelves? I would also like to know the average battery life.
with the hud\Gopro thing you could have the gopro mounted to your gun, use it and the hud as a gun cam to peek corners without exposing yourself to enemy fire
blind fire.... the concept is there, ref will call it every time though
put the go pro on the back of your head and you can see behind you
Try facing the GoPro backwards or a different direction , so you can see flankers slash attackers
Hello,
Will this Paintball Helmet be compatible to a Empire Defender marker?
RuDy Bmore probably
Was this ever received well and used? I always dreamed of using this with a squad of friends, I wish I was wealthy enough to just have four of these
I bought an EVS mask from ansgear.com for a little over $200 CAD and it was worth every dime. You can buy the kit separately for not much more than the mask and it fits on any of the new EVS masks.
@@michaeldziadul6186 I heard that the HUD thing isn't being supported by Intel anymore, is this true?
This would be good for huge long games
it just seems like the battery is going to die really fast if you're really using any apps in addition to the little shot counter etc.
Is there a camera on the mask?
Great Video!
I like you even better now Alex because you listen to the Foo Fighters
I need this asap
Where to buy?
When does it come with cortana?
I was able to get my hands on a snow 2 set up for skiing, but research indicates that it can be updated with the paintball apps. Unfortunately, the HUD's manufacturer no longer exists. Any idea where the relevant apps can be found and what they're called?
I don't see too much use of this on a speedball field. maybe in a woodsball or scenario game, but not a speedball game
swimmer8585 no shit
Attach a GoPro on your marker, use the live feed option on the mask.
Tada, fire from behind cover with accuracy
Luis Henrique Steuer not allowed if it's a tournament
I think with an overhaul this mask could be a game changer in speedball - imagine if we could attach a couple of small unidirectional microphones on the thing - hook that up to the hud display and get a programmer to hack the living shit out of the mask's OS - we might have a mask that can visually display sonic emissions (noise/shots/movement) on the field. Radar Vision! Your opponents can't hide anymore! Fish in a barrel!
Put your GoPro on a drone, jury rig a marker onto the drone and you'll have yourself a flying killing machine.
well done. Nice review
Imma hook a thermal camera to mine!
Can i get this off of evike? And can you guys add a thermal vision to this? It'd be neat!
Why can they make this for paintball and not the military😂
I'm sure they have.
Elijah Allison it's expensive and useless as well as a distraction
Elijah Allison they have actually current program nett warrior has been used in combat featuring text and video communication between troops and from commanding officers, also theater maps with friendly and target locations and ability to mark targets for air strikes sent directly to the pilots systems. Also another cool feature is the soldiers weapon has a very small camera on it that is used as a sight which allows shooting around cover only exposing the weapon. Its not widespread yet due to low defense budgets and any military hardware must undergo far more testing than civilian use stuff like this.
Elijah Allison well simply because our IMC is total shit... and i think the mask is a good idea for competition, not for someone to just die in.. that would be a waste of money tbh.....
this is important to have for our military
I just Wear my Google Glass prototype and wear my Paintball mask overtop I seen this along time ago and wanted to revisit as I'm always in Wasaga Paintball.
Can it be used for in case somebody goes missing in the woods or something and the person records of what happened to them or where they were even could it be for love ones if they send a recording message on their mask or helmet to their loved ones?
Foo Fighters are not cool. I didn't want you guys to confuse cool music with that group. great video, thanks for sharing the cool new tech!
Came out today!
so.... why didn't you actually turn it on during the video. Feels like a commercial with info we already know :/
very informative, well done
I can hear jcole spit bars and reck noobs at the same time??? I NEED THIS
@Defcon Paintball Gear- Are only empire markers compatible with the HUD?
If not, what other markers are usable?
Could you use this for airsoft? What I mean is are there airsoft specific apps available?
Great informative video! Awesome product!
Nice! The gun information section looks very similar to the screen on the M2. Any connection there?
Not that we know of. We were actually hooked up to a vanquish when we did this video.
+Defcon Paintball Gear would it work on a Geo or is it only for Empire guns?
+Defcon Paintball Gear this will link w my vanquish?!
does it come with target tracking too
Is this product still in production? Or has Intel discontinued it?
I have been looking online, some sites are longer selling them showing "0 in inventory". While a few sites showing it is still for sale. And a couple of user reviews who wrote that Intel had bought out Recon Instruments, stopped production and discontinued tech support for the HUD.
While my sister's boyfriend insists that the software maybe floating around on the internet.
Can we remove that tiny device and put it on goggles and would it work?
It would be cool if you could connect the go pro to a drone and let you control the drone with the wrist control
@ Defcon Paintball Gear- what markers are compatible with the H.U.D.?
I have the normal Evs Empire Mask, is there any place where i could buy the Recon HUD?
great video but got a couple questions how much will it cost will there be a vision with out Hud how much will that cost will there be other colors down the road and yellow lens? thanks please get back to me dieing to know I am looking to up grade from the sly profit mask
500$ right now as far as i know.. hella expensive n not even sure if it will be allowed for tournament regulation
will it only link up with go pro too? what about shot trak?
Is the HUD sold with the helmet if not how can I purchase the HUD for it I’m not seeing it on the site PLEASE
Awesome review too tall. Here is a few questions that could be added in the next review.
How long is the batty life?
What is the projected suggested price?
+Brian Higdon The battery is supposed to last 6-8 hours, and its going to run around $600USD for the mask and HUD combo.
+Brian Higdon This might help with the battery life question. dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/261554839/HUD.png
They have them listed on eBay already at 399.00
Can u use it as just a mask with HUD or do u have to use it for paintball
Is there an airsoft version because that would be cool
Is there anyway I can get my hands on just the HUD unit without the mask?
How does this mask gather the information from the gun?
James Harris if it's compatible mostly likely empire guns
can i hook this up to something nerf so that i can play with younger people?
What markers is this compatible with? Planet eclipse?
do you need a go pro for the camera app
So it's been four years since the release of this video and I cant find this product anywhere. The mask sure, but none that come with the HUD. Was it canceled?
it was a bit pricy and ahead of its time, Im sure an alternative will resurface
im blind from my right eye , would this affect me wearing this mask with the hud
+LoneGunmenPB i'm not sure if you can switch the side that the HUD is mounted on, but if i had to guess i'd say you cant change it, and its on the right side so it would affect you for sure. i could be wrong tho!
so what's markers are compatible with this mask? I'm going to buy one next week and would like to know asap because I was looking to get either a eclipse CSI or a dye m2
+SYCOturtleballs626 no guns really atm are compatible but in short time there will be. believe eclipse and dye both have something in the works for the sl and m2 to be compatible very soon.
Can the Hud be moved to the left side? I'm left eye dominant
Does it come in red?
Its been a few years, however, I must know why have a system that interfaces with the gun. I get seeing your shot count, air pressure, and game time, but why give the mask control over firing modes? Wouldn't you just use the control over the gun itself? I have never had a paintball gun that connects with information, so I do not know. What I do know is, its always better to have manual, and use it more than automatic. Can't you fit a camera inside the mask for recording? Why not put one in, instead of getting an expesive go pro. I really want a go pro but the price point is a little high, and I'm saving money for other things.
Ok but time to build a suit with sensors to link with the HUD and get notified if you got hit and if it broke, so you can tell if you're hit even where you cant see
this looks so bad ass when is its release date
+aden Ramos No Release Date at the moment
How do I get aimbot on this thing?
does it come in full cover as in full cover of the head?
if so i'm defiantly getting this for my team
Hiroshi Ryu no
so ehre can i upload my field to put in suctom waypoints and stuff like that?
Does it come with the foo fighters album?
do you guys know with which guns you can connect it to ex: empire axe pro, vanquish, dye m2?
only flaw I can think of is if you are filming for a video you want to put on UA-cam you don't want text and calls showing up while playing. at least I don't want to see it either way. viewing someone's video or while playing myself. I'm Def getting it if you can turn the notifications for calls and text off
Calls and notifications won't show in your video. The HUD is basically a viewer for your camera and doesn't interfere with recording.
raaaad. thanks. so I love it only shows up to you and you can still turn on your camera. absolutely next level stuff
What Markers are able to link with this?
Is this in every evs mask?
no
Is it possible to link this up with a drone
That would be really awesome
Check amazon for google glass v2 man
Put go pro on marker, see while blindfiring. good thing its $500
How much do you think it will be? I need a new mask. The old i4's aren't holding up:(
+Caleb McEntire with Hud APX 500-600$USD Without hud roughly 170ishusd