The DJI Power 1000 Mini portable power station just launched. But not for U.S. shoppers.
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A 1,008 Wh pack at roughly $467 shows how fast portable storage is commoditizing — but export and market restrictions are now as important as watt-hours. If your hardware or edge-AI roadmap assumes cheap, globally available lithium storage, start modeling regional gaps and alternative suppliers.
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