DJI and Insta360 have redirected their ongoing patent showdown from the United States to China, intensifying legal battles over advanced camera and stabilization technologies. Both companies now face multiple infringement claims in Chinese courts, signaling a new chapter in their intellectual property conflict.
The dispute reignited following the launch of Insta360’s Luna series gimbal camera earlier this year. Initially, DJI sued Insta360 in the U.S., accusing the Luna cameras of violating several patents tied to DJI’s Osmo Pocket devices. Insta360’s counterclaims led to both sides withdrawing their U.S. lawsuits, but instead of settling, the contest resumed on home turf in China.
In China, Insta360 has filed six patent counterclaims against DJI, targeting products like panoramic cameras and handheld gimbals. The company alleges infringement on technologies including panoramic shooting and editing, bullet-time capture, thermal management, camera expansion capabilities, and gimbal support systems—critical features in action and creator-focused cameras.
Simultaneously, Insta360 has petitioned the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to invalidate several DJI patents central to the dispute. Meanwhile, DJI counters by pursuing patent infringement suits against Insta360’s Luna series in various Chinese courts. The Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court will hear a notable case claiming that Luna cameras violate DJI’s patents covering handheld gimbals, stabilization methods, detachable controls, and camera operation technologies.
A representative close to Insta360 told Chinese media that filing and withdrawing lawsuits reflect common legal tactics rather than any indication of case strength. They emphasized that patent conflicts are resolved through thorough legal examination, with Insta360 endorsing fair competition while continuing its focus on innovation.
This latest round follows an earlier confrontation in China, where DJI sued Insta360 over drone-related patents tied to Insta360’s first panoramic drone release. That initial case has since expanded into a broader IP battle crossing multiple categories within both companies’ product lines.