No idea how real this is, but seems like a fairly logical way for things to play out.

  • Fishroot [none/use name]
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    3 months ago

    Tbh i would just ask the suppliers to send me the components so it can be assembled locally after the merchandise arrives and vetted

    • culpritus [any]
      hexagon
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      3 months ago

      This is a pretty awesome idea. It bakes in Right-to-Repair / DIY aspects to the designs and also encourages more standardization of parts, along with testing and validation.

      • Fishroot [none/use name]
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        3 months ago

        Everyone should tbh. it is not a surprise that drone factories started to pop up in the ukraine-russia conflict on both sides where they order parts from alibaba