Camera Giants Clash: Patents Fly in Legal Battle

A significant legal dispute has emerged between camera manufacturers DJI and Insta360, centering on accusations of patent infringement. DJI filed a lawsuit on June 11, claiming Insta360's Luna Ultra camera infringes on two design patents and four utility patents related to its Osmo Pocket 3. These allegations specifically target the camera's handheld body, connecting neck, scroll wheel, record button, and rotating display, as well as its tracking technology.

Insta360 has retaliated with its own lawsuits, asserting that DJI's products violate five of its patents. These patents reportedly cover technologies in gimbal stabilization, directional control, smooth stabilization, telemetry overlay, and panoramic video stabilization. Insta360 claims these technologies are present in DJI's Osmo Pocket series, Ronin, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360 products. The company also points to its own earlier products as evidence of its foundational innovations.

Adding a layer of complexity, DJI faces restrictions from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. As of December 2025, DJI was added to a "Covered List," hindering its ability to sell new foreign-made drones and cameras in the United States. While DJI appears to be navigating this ban by selling cameras under the "Xtra" brand, a successful injunction against Insta360 could level the competitive playing field.