DJI sues Insta360 over new gimbal camera's design and features

DJI, a leading drone manufacturer, has filed two lawsuits against Insta360 in a Texas court, accusing the company of infringing on its design and function patents with its new Luna Ultra gimbal camera. The legal battle began shortly after Insta360 entered the gimbal camera market with its dual-lens Luna Ultra.

One lawsuit focuses on the camera's exterior design, with DJI asserting that the Luna series copies the product architecture pioneered by DJI's Osmo Pocket series. The second lawsuit targets four specific functions, including one-key gimbal mode switching, automatic subject detection and tracking, using visual information to control the gimbal, and an independent tracking system that operates without a dedicated app.

DJI's legal filings strongly state that Insta360 has "openly and comprehensively copied DJI's patented technology." The company is seeking compensation for damages, disgorgement of profits from infringing sales, and an injunction to halt the sale of the products. DJI had previously showcased the Luna series at the NAB Show in April, suggesting they had been gathering evidence and planning legal action since then.

This legal confrontation is not unprecedented, as DJI had previously filed a patent lawsuit against Insta360 in China, alleging infringement of drone imaging technology patents. The ongoing dispute highlights the intense competition and intellectual property battles within the rapidly evolving camera technology market.

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Insta360 has openly and comprehensively copied DJI's patented technology.