I viewed Nick's presentation and find that I agree with him.
The techology exists, the concept has been proven by the Flagler Demo.
It would seem oil companies and IFR operators would quickly embrace the situation if they were truly interested in "safety" and put people ahead of "costs".
The major difference between helicopters and airplanes is during instrument operations the airplane lands at airports equipped with all sorts of aids to flight and use standard procedures. Helicopters on the other hand do just the opposite. A couple of bright lights, some dim deck lights, and a windsock really do not compare to rabbits, lead in lights, runway lights, vasi's, and all the rest of the gear that awaits an airplane at the end of an IFR flight.
It stands to reason then that if the rigs and accident scenes do not have the gear we need to bring our own. Add FLIR, NVG's, IR Filters on night suns, and lots of strong lighting and perhaps our safety record will improve noticeably.