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Transform Your iPhone into an Engineering-Grade Survey Tool
The utility industry faces growing pressure to document and maintain millions of poles while meeting strict engineering standards. Traditional survey methods, while reliable, often require multiple crew members, specialized equipment, and significant time investment per asset. At Cloneable, we've developed a revolutionary approach that transforms a standard iPhone into an engineering-grade measurement tool. Here's our comprehensive accuracy analysis.
Study Overview
We conducted extensive field validation testing of our mobile measurement system across 50 independent measurements at three critical heights on a utility pole (33.2 ft, 29.7 ft, and 19.7 ft), corresponding to typical attachment points. Our testing utilized our standard field scaling stick for enhanced accuracy.
Detailed Results
Key Performance Metrics
Absolute Height Accuracy
- Consistently achieved >99% accuracy across all measurement points
- RMS error of less than 2.2 inches at all heights
- Highest precision at lower heights with 0.60" standard deviation
- Maximum deviations well within utility industry tolerances
Relative Measurement Accuracy
- 99.01% accuracy for clearance measurements
- RMS error of only 1.19 inches over 10-foot spans
- Exceeds industry requirements for make-ready engineering
- Consistent performance across varying measurement distances
Why This Matters
Traditional pole surveys typically require:
- Two-person crews for safety and accuracy
- 15+ minutes per pole
- Multiple pieces of specialized equipment
- Manual documentation prone to errors
- Limited ability to verify measurements after leaving the site
The Cloneable Advantage One Device. One Minute. One Person.
- Transform any iPhone into an engineering-grade measurement tool
- Complete measurements in under 60 seconds
- Operate safely from ground level - no energized line contact required
- Works 100% offline in any field condition
- Real-time measurement validation
Digital Documentation
- Automatic measurement recording
- Instant QA/QC in the field
- Full compliance documentation
- Direct integration with design tools
- Auditable measurement records
Enterprise Integration
- Seamless export to Katapult, GIS, and other platforms
- Real-time data synchronization
- Progress tracking and team management
- Comprehensive measurement history
Testing Methodology
Our validation protocol included:
- 50 independent measurements at each test point
- Industry-standard field scaling stick for calibration
- Controlled testing environment
- Statistical analysis following utility industry standards
- Multiple measurement points to verify consistency
Real-World Applications
The Cloneable system's high accuracy enables:
- Pre-engineering surveys
- Make-ready engineering
- As-built verification
- Attachment audits
- Regulatory compliance
- Joint use management
Conclusion
Cloneable's mobile measurement system represents a fundamental shift in how utility assets can be documented and measured. By achieving engineering-grade accuracy (>99%) while dramatically simplifying the measurement process, we're enabling utilities to work faster and smarter without compromising on quality. Our validation testing demonstrates that Cloneable meets or exceeds industry accuracy requirements while offering unprecedented advantages in speed, safety, and documentation. As the utility industry continues to modernize, Cloneable is proud to lead the transformation of field operations with technology that delivers both precision and productivity.
Visit cloneable.ai/pole-fielding today to learn more.
Note: All measurements were performed using standard iPhone devices with Cloneable's field scaling stick. Results are based on controlled testing conditions with proper calibration and operation according to our standard field procedures.