Hughes can provide expert analysis of obstacles as they relate to airspace impingement for airports, heliports, architects, construction. Hughes analyzes over 50,000 obstacles annually, both protecting airspace from obstacle encroachment and saving architects time and resources in determination of proposed construction sites. We can also facilitate the required forms to complete your projects on-time with absolute accuracy.

Hughes uses several resources to determine obstacle accuracies including UAS & laser technology, stereo-optical imagery as well as robust data repositories. Hughes is authorized by the FAA to improve OEAAA obstacle database classifications to 1B/2C accuracies. With Hughes expeditious mobilization and resources, airspace constraints can be remedied quickly and accurately.

Hughes deploys the latest UAS technology with its cadre of FAA certificated survey drones, piloted by FAA certificated PEP’s. Hughes can quickly create various machine-readable geospatial mapping products for a wide variety of applications. Hughes is the only FAA Service Provider that can provide this capability and possess the operational experience for the benefit of our customers. Please feel free to contact us to find out more.

Both new and existing airports require surveys for terrain & obstacles, ellipsoid updates, obstacle determinations and GNSS Ionospheric survey. Hughes provides these services using the latest ICAO or FAA conforming criteria. We also provide Heliport certification, FAA 5010 generation and other services tailored to your needs, at any airport or heliport world-wide. Hughes is a licensed sUAS operator and uses drones for aerial survey & 3D & digital Elevation Models of Terrain and Obstacles. Hughes also provides obstacle determinations and classifications to 1A accuracy.

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AIRSPACE & OBSTACLE DETERMINATIONS 

  • Impact to Navigation – Hughes can analyze your existing or proposed obstacle to determine its impact on Instrument Flight Procedures.
  • Maximum Height – Hughes can calculate and provide guidance for the maximum allowable height of a proposed obstacle at your location.
  • Airports – Determine the impact to all airports, both public and use and private airports near your proposed site.
  • Heliports – Locate and determine the impact to heliports located near your proposed construction site.
  • Existing Obstacles – We can locate, provide the history and previous determinations of existing obstacles at your location.