Insta360 Hits Back At Drone Giant DJI With Patent Suits

Insta360 sued drone and camera maker DJI Technology Co. in the Eastern District of Texas Thursday with two suits asserting infringement of its camera patents, one day after DJI filed a complaint against Insta360 with the US Customs and Border Protection agency. The two suits, which were filed separately but are related, accuse DJI of infringing on Insta360's patents for image stabilization and camera systems. Insta360 claims that DJI's popular Phantom and Mavic drones, as well as its Osmo Action cameras, infringe on its patents. The dispute marks a significant escalation in the rivalry between the two companies, which have been competing in the action camera and drone markets for several years. Insta360's suits seek damages and an injunction to prevent DJI from selling its allegedly infringing products. DJI has not commented on the suits, but the company has previously denied any wrongdoing in its complaint against Insta360. The outcome of the patent dispute could have significant implications for both companies and their customers, potentially affecting the future of action camera and drone technology.