Transform Your iPhone into a Precision Pole Measurement Tool

The utility and infrastructure industries require accurate height measurements for safety compliance and asset management. Traditional methods remain reliable but often demand multiple crew members, specialized equipment, and significant time per measurement. Cloneable has revolutionized this process, transforming standard iPhones into precision measurement tools. This report presents our latest validation results from extensive field testing.

Executive Summary

Our latest field validation demonstrates that Cloneable's mobile measurement system achieves:

• 99.6% accuracy for absolute measurements (RMSE-based)
• 95.6% accuracy for relative measurements (RMSE-based)
• RMSE of just 1.95 inches across all measurements
• Maximum observed error of 5.00 inches in worst-case scenarios
• Consistent performance across varying heights and conditions

Study Overview

Testing Scope

We conducted comprehensive field validation across 255 independent measurement points organized into 147 paired comparisons. This extensive dataset represents real-world measurement scenarios across multiple locations and conditions.

Test Locations

• Flat ground: Standard conditions with level terrain
• Downhill: Measurements taken while looking down at the base of the structure
• Uphill: Measurements taken while looking up at the base of the structure

Measurement Categories

1. Absolute Height Measurements: Direct height measurements from ground level
2. Relative Measurements (Rung-to-Rung): Distance between consecutive measurement points, critical for spacing verification and safety compliance

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‍Key Performance Metrics

Understanding the Results

What These Numbers Mean

RMSE (Root Mean Square Error): This represents the typical accuracy you can expect. An RMSE of 1.95 inches means that most measurements will be within about 2 inches of the true value.

Maximum Error: The largest deviation observed in our testing. While our maximum error was 5.00 inches, this represents the worst-case scenario across all 255 measurements.

Relative Error (gap-to-gap): For spacing between consecutive poles, RMSE of 2.23 inches (0.057 m) with an average gap error of 4.36 %. The worst gap error was 4.13 inches (0.105 m).

Real-World Performance Example

In our most challenging test case:

• True spacing: 58.0 inches
• Measured spacing: 62.1 inches
• Error: 4.1 inches (7.1% relative error)

Even in this worst-case scenario, the measurement accuracy exceeds requirements for most field applications.

Validation Methodology

Our Testing Protocol

1. Ground Truth Establishment: All test locations were measured with a hasting stick
2. Controlled Variables: Standardized measurement procedures across all sites
3. Statistical Analysis: Industry-standard metrics including RMSE, maximum deviation, and relative error calculations
4. Outlier Review: Comprehensive analysis of edge cases to ensure robust performance claims

Quality Assurance

• 137 independent measurements analyzed
• Multiple operators to eliminate user bias
• Varied environmental conditions (terrain, lighting, weather)
• Continuous calibration verification

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 a precise 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

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. With an average error of just 1.95 inches and 99.6% accuracy across diverse real-world conditions, Cloneable's mobile measurement system delivers the precision required for professional applications while dramatically simplifying the measurement process. As the utility and telecom industries continue 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.  

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‍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.