The Looq Platform transforms utility pole data collection and make-ready engineering workflows for transmission and distribution engineers, telecom providers, and broadband deployment teams. Specifically, using handheld photogrammetry and AI-powered processing, field crews capture precise pole data faster and safer — delivering PLA-ready models and NESC-compliant outputs for pole loading analysis, joint-use permitting, and make-ready design. As a result, teams can minimize onboarding time, scale field and back-office operations, and maintain consistent data accuracy with every deliverable.
The Looq Platform T&D workflow consists of five steps. First, Setup — initialize GPS and acquire satellite lock and capture ground control points. Next, Capture — record everything from one screen while tracking your path and tagging features, with automatic people and vehicle filtering. Then, Process — upload to the cloud for PPK processing, sub-centimeter georeferenced 3D and 2D model generation, and semantic feature extraction. Subsequently, Analyze — label pole locations, heights, diameters, attachment points, span lengths, and ground clearances for pole loading analysis. Finally, Export — deliver imagery, point clouds, vector linework, and metadata in DWG, DXF, LAS/LAZ, CSV, LandXML, and PLS formats for seamless integration into PLA and T&D engineering workflows.
Initialize GPS and acquire satellite lock. Capture ground control points and other points of interest as you survey the site.
Capture everything you see from one screen, while also tracking your path and tagging features. People and vehicles are automatically filtered.
Upload captured site data to the cloud. Looq’s proprietary software automatically applies Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) to improve geolocation accuracy, builds precise, sub-centimeter, georeferenced 3D and 2D models, and extracts critical semantic and geometric features
From the 3D environment, easily capture and label pole locations, heights, diameters, attachment points, span lengths and ground clearances for pole loading and other analyses.
Export imagery, point clouds, vector linework, and metadata in standard formats including DWG, DXF, LAS/LAZ, CSV, LandXML, and PLS for seamless integration into PLA and T&D engineering workflows.
In the qApp web environment, establish a network of precisely located pole measurement points grounded in known surveyed coordinates. From there, verify and answer questions about captured field data to ensure seamless alignment with existing CAD drawings, GIS datasets, and spatial models.
Transform simple field captures into accurate, PLA-ready asset models using the Looq Platform and qPole. Specifically, select and organize critical pole geometry and attributes — top and bottom elevations, cross arms, attachment points, insulators, guy wires, span lengths, clearances, and asset classifications. As a result, produce standardized, repeatable inputs with controlled validation, ensuring faster, structured export into PLA tools with minimal manual input.
Telecom providers, fiber deployers, and broadband engineering teams rely on accurate, complete pole data to support joint-use attachment applications and make-ready engineering workflows. Here, the Looq Platform captures precise attachment heights, clearances, span lengths, and pole geometry — delivering the data needed to assess whether existing poles can support new attachments without rework or permit rejections. As a result, structured pole data exports into PLA tools to support NESC-compliant make-ready design and accelerate utility approvals for fiber, 5G, and broadband deployments.
qPole is an AI-enabled pole modeling workflow built on the Looq Platform. It transforms handheld photogrammetry captures into structured, PLA-ready pole models — allowing field crews to capture each pole in approximately 2 minutes and extract geometry and attributes in approximately 5 minutes. Then export directly to PLS-CADD, SPIDACalc, and O’Calc with minimal manual input.
What T&D and telecom use cases does the Looq Platform support?
The Looq Platform supports a wide range of transmission, distribution, and telecom applications including utility pole data collection, pole loading analysis preparation, make-ready engineering, joint-use attachment surveys, fiber and broadband deployment support, and NESC compliance documentation. The platform captures PLA-ready 3D point clouds and structured pole data for any ground-level T&D or telecom workflow.
How accurate is the Looq Platform for utility pole data collection?
Out-of-the-box PPK processing delivers 3 cm horizontal and 6 cm vertical accuracy. With local base station corrections and control point alignment accuracy improves to under 1 cm — meeting engineering-grade requirements for pole loading analysis and make-ready design.
What PLA software does the Looq Platform integrate with?
Data can be exported from the Looq Platform to share with PLS-CADD, SPIDACalc, O’Calc, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and Autodesk ReCap. Data is shared in standard formats including DWG, DXF, LAS/LAZ, CSV, and LandXML.
Is the Looq Platform faster than traditional pole data collection methods?
Field crews using the Looq Platform complete pole data collection significantly faster than traditional methods — capturing approximately 15 minutes per pole with fully automated cloud processing. Qualus reduced engineering time by 60-75% using the Looq Platform on a large western utility project. Learn more about qPole, our AI-enabled pole modeling workflow.
Does the Looq Platform replace the need for aerial or drone-based pole inspection?
For ground-level utility pole data collection the Looq Platform fills in the gaps and can minimize or eliminate the need for aerial or drone-based inspection. The qCam handheld camera captures everything from the ground — no flight permits, no restricted airspace, and no weather delays.
