Cloneable Launches Integration with Katapult Pro for Utility Pole Data Collection

Expanding Field Capabilities

We're excited to announce the completion of our integration with Katapult Pro, connecting Cloneable's field collection technology with Katapult Pro's industry-leading utility pole design and loading analysis platform. This integration reflects our commitment to enhancing field efficiency while supporting established engineering workflows.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Utility professionals face significant challenges in field data collection. Traditional methods often require two-person crews using specialized equipment and some workflows will majorly benefit from a single-person workflow to support logistical hurdles and lower project costs. Meanwhile, engineering teams spend valuable time processing and calibrating field-collected images before analysis can begin.

The integration between Cloneable and Katapult Pro addresses these challenges by streamlining the flow of data between field collection and engineering analysis, with two flexible implementation options to suit various operational needs.

Integration Options to Fit Your Workflow

Option 1: Field data collected with UtilityScout moves bi-directionally to Katapult Pro

Field teams can now move seamlessly between platforms with a workflow designed for efficiency:

1. Field engineers access their Jobs consisting of pole data imported from Katapult Pro directly within Cloneable's UtilityScout App.  

2. Using an iPhone or iPad Pro, technicians collect measurements with LiDAR-enabled technology that works reliably offline  

3. All data, including heights, small camera photos, attachments, guy wires, and midspans, automatically syncs when connectivity is available

4. Pre-calibrated images flow back to Katapult Pro, eliminating manual scaling in the office

This bi-directional integration preserves all node IDs and attributes, ensuring data integrity throughout the process.

Option 2: Streamlined Integration to enhance current Katapult Pro workflow

For teams looking to enhance their current Katapult Pro workflow with minimal changes, our streamlined integration offers a solution:

• Direct Access from Katapult Pro: Work directly from Katapult Pro's web browser on your phone

• Seamless Transition: Simply hover over a node and click "Open Cloneable UtilityScout" to launch our app

• Focused Functionality: Capture height measurements and photos in Cloneable with one-person efficiency

• Pre-Calibrated Data: Send measurements back to Katapult Pro already calibrated and associated with the correct node

• Maintain Existing Processes: Continue collecting other attributes and small camera photos in Katapult Pro

This approach is ideal for organizations wanting to test enhanced height measurement capabilities while maintaining their established Katapult Pro processes.

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Value for Field Teams

For field technicians, the integration delivers practical benefits:

• Simplified Equipment Requirements: Replace specialized cameras with a standard iOS hardware

• Reduced Crew Size: Complete collection tasks with a single technician that previously required two people

• Offline Reliability: Work confidently in remote locations with pre-downloaded satellite imagery

• Comprehensive Collection: Capture all necessary data points, photos, and measurements in one workflow

Value for Engineering Teams

The integration equally benefits office personnel:

• Pre-Calibrated Data: Receive field images already scaled and ready for analysis

• Reduced Processing Time: Eliminate manual calibration steps, saving approximately 20% of office processing time

• Complete Data Capture: Access all field-collected attributes, photos, and measurements in Katapult Pro

• Data Redundancy: Maintain backups across both systems without additional storage charges

Customer Experiences

Utility engineering teams already using this integration report notable improvements in their workflows. One engineering supervisor commented: "Having pre-calibrated images coming directly from the field has significantly reduced our processing backlog. What previously took hours of manual scaling now arrives ready for analysis."

Field technicians have similarly noted efficiency gains: "Being able to collect everything with just a phone has streamlined our process. We're covering more poles per day with fewer resources."

Supporting Industry Standards

This integration represents our approach to technology development—building solutions that enhance field operations while supporting industry-standard platforms. By ensuring compatibility with Katapult Pro's ecosystem, which includes exports to O-Calc Pro, SPIDAcalc, and DDS, the integration preserves existing engineering workflows while improving field collection.

Getting Started

Implementing the integration requires only a Katapult Pro API key. The system works with existing Katapult Pro configurations, preserving custom fields and workflows you've already established.

For utility professionals looking to streamline operations while maintaining compatibility with trusted engineering platforms, the Cloneable-Katapult Pro integration offers a practical solution that delivers value both in the field and office.

To learn more about how this integration can enhance your workflow, contact our team for a demonstration of Cloneable’s field technology.  

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