Never Look Down Again
The first affordable helmet HUD for paragliding, hang gliding, and PPG. Variometer, artificial horizon, compass, and GPS — reflected into your line of sight.
Eyes Up. Hands Free.
Every instrument you need, visible without looking away. The only self-contained helmet HUD for free-flight pilots.
Variometer
Real-time climb/sink rate with Kalman-filtered barometric altitude. Audio beeps scale with lift intensity.
Artificial Horizon
Attitude reference normally found in €2,000+ panel instruments. Know your orientation in cloud, at night, or over featureless terrain.
Speed Display
GPS ground speed with large, readable digits. Glance down and know your speed without fumbling with instruments.
Flight Logs
Browse recorded flights on-device. Auto-logged IGC files with full GPS track, altitude, and timestamps.
Settings
Customize units, display brightness, audio alerts, and vario sensitivity. All adjustable on-device.
Compass Header
Always-visible compass bar at the top of every screen. Current heading with cardinal directions.
Industry-standard format compatible with all flight analysis software
Wireless flight transfer and real-time data to companion app
All-day flying with USB-C charging
Technical Specifications
Purpose-built hardware for reliability in flight
Hardware
| Processor | ESP32-S3 (Dual-core 240MHz) |
| Display | 0.96" OLED 128×64 |
| GPS | u-blox NEO-6M (10Hz capable) |
| IMU | MPU6050 6-axis |
| Barometer | BMP280 (integrated) |
| Storage | 16MB Flash (LittleFS) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth LE 5.0 |
Physical
| Dimensions | 65 × 40 × 25 mm |
| Weight | 45g (with mount) |
| Battery | 1200mAh LiPo |
| Runtime | 12+ hours typical |
| Charging | USB-C (5V/1A) |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to +50°C |
| Water Resistance | Splash resistant |
Software
| Screens | Vario, Horizon, Speed, Flights, Settings |
| Vario Filter | Kalman filtered |
| Audio | Variable pitch/rate beeps |
| Flight Logging | Auto IGC recording |
| Log Storage | ~28 long flights |
| Firmware Updates | OTA via BLE |
What's Included
- VariScope Mark1 HUD UnitFully assembled and tested
- Helmet Mount KitAdjustable arm and visor optics
- USB-C Charging Cable1m braided cable
- Carrying PouchPadded protection for travel
- Quick Start GuideSetup and operation instructions
Choose Your VariScope
Pre-order now and be among the first pilots to fly with a HUD
Syride + ActiveLook glasses: €1,200+ | Panel EFIS: €2,000+
Mark1
Monochrome OLED Edition
- 128×64 OLED display
- GPS + IMU + Barometer
- 5 flight screens
- Auto IGC logging
- Bluetooth LE sync
- Helmet mount included
Estimated shipping: Q2 2026
Mark2
Color IPS Edition
- 240×280 color IPS display
- All Mark1 features
- Thermal map visualization
- Live XC tracking
- Airspace warnings
- Waypoint navigation
In development
Reserve Your VariScope
Join the pre-order list and be among the first to fly with a HUD