This piece of gear conquers a problem that's always plagued helicopter pilots

Military Times: Over the decades, helicopter pilots have improved their craft with advances in night vision, helmet-connected targeting systems.

But one pesky item continues to blind the best pilots ― dust.

Researchers at the Army’s Communications, Electronics Research and Development Command have built a Degraded Visual Environment camera that can see through the overwhelming clouds of dust that swirl, enveloping entire choppers as they land.

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