5-Minute Response Saves $40,000 Corvette: How Competing Dealerships United to Stop Crime with Drone Security

Executive Summary

Two competing Kansas City automotive dealerships—Molle Toyota and Cable Dahmer Chevrolet—joined forces to implement Titan Protection's drone security system, achieving a 50% reduction in security costs while preventing their first attempted vehicle theft within weeks of deployment. The autonomous drone system detected and deterred criminals attempting to steal a $40,000 Corvette in under 5 minutes—marking the first time in 10 major incidents where criminals fled rather than completing their theft.

Key Results:

• • $40,000 Corvette saved with minimal damage (one window)
  • 50% reduction in security costs vs. traditional guards
  • 5-minute response time vs. 60+ minutes previously
  • 400% first-year ROI from prevented losses and cost savings
  • Zero successful thefts since implementation

The Challenge: When Traditional Security Fails

Throughout 2025, both dealerships faced an escalating security crisis despite significant investments in traditional security measures. Their combined 35-acre properties experienced:

• 10 major security incidents in seven months
• Criminals operating freely for 60+ minutes per incident
• Combined inventory exposure exceeding $50 million
• Average loss per incident: $75,000-$150,000

"We were watching footage the next morning of criminals who had free rein of our property for over an hour," explained Rick van Zon, CFO of Cable Dahmer Chevrolet. "It was demoralizing for our team and devastating for our bottom line."

Traditional 24/7 guard coverage would cost each dealership $15,000+ monthly—over $360,000 annually for both properties combined—while still leaving critical blind spots uncovered.

The Solution: Competitors Unite for Drone Security

In a groundbreaking partnership, these competing dealerships combined resources to implement Titan Protection's drone security system, accessing enterprise-level protection at half the cost of traditional security.

Technology Deployed:

• • DJI Matrice 3TD with Dock 2 autonomous charging station
  • AI-powered threat detection with real-time alerts
  • Thermal and night vision capabilities
  • 100+ acre coverage from a single drone
  • Integration with existing security infrastructure
  • 24/7 monitoring from Titan's 5-Diamond certified center

The shared cost model reduced individual investment by 50% while providing comprehensive coverage of previously vulnerable blind spots between buildings, service bays, and remote parking areas.

The Moment of Truth: Saturday Night, July 27, 2025

11:00 PM - Two suspects approached a black Corvette valued at $40,000 in a poorly lit blind spot between buildings.

11:00:30 PM - Suspects shattered the driver's window, triggering the vehicle alarm.

11:00:45 PM - Titan's autonomous drone detected the intrusion through AI analysis, immediately pivoting from patrol to investigate.

11:01:00 PM - Monitoring center received real-time video, notifying security and dispatching the drone for pursuit.

11:02:00 PM - Security officers converged while the drone provided aerial surveillance and tactical positioning.

11:03:00 PM - Realizing they were detected and surrounded, suspects abandoned the theft and fled.

11:05:00 PM - Scene secured with minimal damage—one broken window versus a stolen $40,000 vehicle.

"This was the first time we've ever seen criminals actually run away because they knew they were caught," emphasized Rick van Zon, CFO of Cable Dahmer Chevrolet. "That psychological shift from 'easy target' to 'high-risk location' is invaluable."

Quantifying Success: The ROI of Prevention

Direct Financial Impact:

• • Vehicle value protected: $40,000
  • Avoided insurance deductible: $10,000
  • Prevented premium increase: $2,500 annually
  • Net savings from single incident: $51,500

Ongoing Operational Savings:

• • Traditional guard service: $30,000/month
  • Titan drone security: $7,150/month (shared)
  • Monthly savings: $22,850
  • Annual savings: $274,200

Return on Security Investment (ROSI):

• • Historical losses: 10 incidents × $100,000 = $1,000,000
  • Projected with drones (90% reduction): $100,000
  • ALE Reduction: $900,000
  • ROSI = 400% first-year return

The Future of Automotive Security

This deployment proves that effective security doesn't require choosing between protection and profitability. The partnership model demonstrates how competitors can collaborate on security while maintaining operational independence, achieving:

• Enterprise-level security at 50% traditional cost
• Proven deterrence vs. after-the-fact documentation
• Scalable protection adaptable to seasonal needs
• Industry-leading response times

The math is compelling—50% cost reduction, 400% ROI, and 100% theft prevention since implementation. For dealerships facing similar challenges, the choice is clear: continue watching crime on yesterday's footage, or invest in technology that actually prevents it.

About This Deployment

• Technology: Titan Protection Drone Security as a Service (DaaS)
• Coverage: 35+ acres across two properties
• Implementation: 3 weeks from contract to operation
• Investment: Shared model with 50% savings vs. traditional security

"This was the first time we've ever seen criminals actually run away because they knew they were caught." — Rick van Zon, CFO, Cable Dahmer Chevrolet

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