DJI Sues Insta360 Over Luna Pro and Luna Ultra Gimbal Cameras in the US
DJI has launched a major legal challenge against Insta360 in the United States, filing two patent infringement lawsuits over Insta360’s new Luna Pro and Luna Ultra gimbal cameras. The cases were filed in the Eastern District of Texas shortly after the Luna series became available in the US market.
The dispute centers on DJI’s claim that Insta360’s latest handheld gimbal cameras copy key elements of its popular Osmo Pocket 3, both in exterior design and internal functionality. DJI is seeking a permanent injunction that could stop sales of the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra in the US, along with financial damages, profit recovery, and additional penalties for alleged willful infringement.
At the heart of the first lawsuit is the physical design of the Luna cameras. DJI argues that Insta360 closely replicated the overall structure of the Osmo Pocket 3, including its slim handheld body, rotating screen, control layout, scroll wheel area, and the way the gimbal arm connects to the camera module.
According to DJI, these design choices are not coincidental. The company claims the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra were created to compete directly with the Osmo Pocket lineup while using protected design elements that DJI says it developed and patented.
The second lawsuit focuses on the technology inside the Luna series. DJI alleges that Insta360 infringed on four utility patents related to handheld gimbal operation. These patents reportedly cover important parts of how a compact stabilized camera works, including the control of the gimbal mechanism and the way the device manages movement.
DJI also claims Insta360 copied a method for switching between follow mode and locked mode using a single control. These modes are essential for handheld gimbal cameras, allowing users to either keep the camera smoothly following movement or lock the camera direction for a steadier shot.
Another major point in the lawsuit involves subject tracking. DJI says the Luna cameras use a self-contained tracking system that can follow a subject in real time directly on the device’s screen, without needing a separate smartphone app. DJI argues that this feature infringes on its intellectual property.
The company is also challenging the software that sends motor commands to the gimbal. DJI claims the Luna series uses protected technology for controlling the motors that stabilize the camera during filming.
This legal action marks another escalation in the rivalry between DJI and Insta360, two major names in consumer camera and stabilization technology. DJI has long dominated the compact gimbal camera space with its Osmo Pocket products, while Insta360 has built a strong reputation in action cameras, 360-degree cameras, and portable video tools.
The release of the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra appears to have pushed that competition into more direct territory. With both companies targeting creators, vloggers, travelers, and mobile video users, the outcome of this case could have a noticeable impact on the handheld gimbal camera market.
If DJI succeeds in obtaining a permanent injunction, Insta360 could be forced to stop selling the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra in the US, at least unless the products are redesigned or the companies reach a settlement. If the court finds willful infringement, Insta360 could also face increased financial penalties.
For consumers, the lawsuits raise questions about the future availability of Insta360’s Luna cameras in the US. For the broader tech industry, the case highlights how competitive the compact creator camera market has become, especially as brands race to deliver smaller, smarter, and more powerful stabilized cameras.
The legal battle is still in its early stages, and Insta360 has not yet had its full opportunity to respond in court. Until then, the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra remain at the center of one of the most closely watched patent disputes in the handheld camera space.
