Reward offered for stolen drone in Denver worth as much as $100K
DENVER (KDVR) — Two companies are offering a reward for a drone worth as much as $100,000 that was reportedly stolen out of a truck at a client's home in Denver.
The manufacturer of the drone, Voliro, a robotics company headquartered in Switzerland, said the drone was allegedly stolen from the back of a truck at its client's home in the North Park Hill neighborhood.
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The drone was in the truck at the CEO of Taylor Made Inspections' home on Friday night before it was reported stolen on Saturday morning. A spokesperson for Voliro said the drone was packaged in large Pelican cases and had a unit cost between $50,000 to $100,000.
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While the drone comes with a high price tag, a Voliro spokesperson said it's worthless to non-professionals as it's used for industrial inspections and securing critical infrastructure.
Voliro said it's partnering with the local inspection company to offer a reward for the drone's return. They are offering $5,000 for the return of the drone, along with a $10,000 donation to charity if it's returned.
Voliro said the companies 'have pledged to make a donation to a local nonprofit dedicated to combating homelessness in Denver. This initiative aims to turn a personal loss into an opportunity to support the community.'
Taylor Made Inspections said the Denver Police Department was contacted about the missing drone on Saturday morning, but no detective has been assigned yet. FOX31 has reached out to police to gather more information.
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