DJI and Insta360 have taken their rivalry to court, with both companies filing patent infringement claims related to their handheld gimbal camera technologies.
The dispute began after DJI filed two patent lawsuits against Insta360 in the United States, alleging that the company’s Luna camera lineup infringes on several DJI patents. The lawsuits were filed on the same day Insta360 launched the new Luna Ultra in the US market.
According to DJI, Insta360’s Luna series copies key aspects of the Osmo Pocket lineup, including design elements and technologies related to gimbal stabilization, tracking, and camera operation.
DJI is seeking a permanent injunction that would block the sale of Insta360’s Luna cameras in the United States, along with monetary damages.
In response, Insta360 filed its own lawsuit against DJI, alleging infringement of five patents. The company claims DJI products, including the Osmo Pocket series, Ronin and RS stabilizers, Osmo Mobile gimbals, and the Osmo 360 camera, utilize technologies covered by Insta360 patents.
The patents cited by Insta360 relate to gimbal stabilization, directional control, image stabilization, telemetry overlays, and panoramic video stabilization.
The legal battle comes as competition in the handheld camera market continues to intensify. Both DJI and Insta360 have recently expanded their product portfolios with new creator-focused cameras designed for vlogging, content creation, and mobile filmmaking.
Industry observers have also pointed to the broader market environment surrounding the dispute. DJI has faced challenges selling some products in the United States following regulatory restrictions, while Insta360 has continued expanding its presence in the market with new hardware launches.
The outcome of the lawsuits could have implications for both companies’ handheld camera businesses, particularly in the US, where the two brands compete in the growing market for compact gimbal cameras and creator-focused imaging devices.
For now, both lawsuits remain ongoing, and no court rulings have been announced.
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