Distance measurement device

A distance measurement device comprising a handheld housing with a distance measurement module for transmitting a measurement signal aimed toward a distant object and receiving a measurement signal reflected therefrom for determining the distance measurement thereto, and a head-up display (HUD) including i) a HUD display screen for displaying measurement related information, and ii) a HUD flip-up combiner selectively disposable between a stowed away position generally flush with said housing, and a flipped-up position for intercepting a user's view of the object in a generally forward looking stance when holding the device at about eyelevel and aimed at the object for enabling a user to simultaneously view through said HUD flip-up combiner the object and said measurement related information in a virtual image of said HUD display screen.