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  • Applied AI on commoditized hardware (drones, sensors) is the defensible moat
    david frankel · 20VC
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TAILdavid frankel·20VC·3 days ago
Applied AI on commoditized hardware (drones, sensors) is the defensible moat
All physical hardware — drones, cameras, sensors — is now commoditized ($20-50 drones); the sustainable value is the AI software layer that enables autonomy (Shield AI model), making 'physical AI' the investable theme, not the hardware.
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