Insta360 Countersues DJI With Five U.S. Patent Claims

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Insta360 Countersues DJI: What the Filings Say

Insta360 countersues DJI this week, turning a one-sided dispute into a two-front patent fight. The company filed two countersuits in the United States. Together, both filings assert five utility patents tied to gimbal and 360-degree camera technology. Insta360 argues DJI built these patented methods into several of its best-known products.

This move answers DJI’s original patent suits, which we covered earlier today. DJI filed first on June 10, the same day Insta360 launched its new Luna Ultra camera. Now Insta360 answers with claims of its own, and each company accuses the other of copying protected designs and methods.

Specifically, the five patents in the countersuit cover gimbal stabilization, gimbal directional control, camera smooth stabilization, telemetry overlay, and panoramic video stabilization. According to Insta360, these technologies appear across DJI’s gimbal and action camera lineup. So the dispute reaches well beyond the single product DJI targeted.

The Five Patents Behind the Countersuit

Insta360 grounds its case in five utility patents. Unlike design patents, which protect how a product looks, utility patents protect how a device works. As a result, these claims focus on stabilization methods, control systems, and data overlays rather than physical shape.

The list below shows each asserted patent area and what it governs. Specifically, Insta360 says DJI relies on these methods inside shipping hardware.

These gimbal stabilization patents and the panoramic video stabilization claim sit at the heart of Insta360’s complaint. Because stabilization defines the pocket gimbal category, the stakes reach every product in it. For buyers, the patents read like a map of what makes these cameras feel smooth.

Which DJI Products Insta360 Names

Notably, Insta360 points its countersuit at a broad slice of DJI’s catalog. The named lines include the Osmo Pocket series, the Ronin and RS gimbal series, the Osmo Mobile series, and the Osmo 360. Each line leans on stabilization and control methods at the core of the asserted patents.

This scope matters for one clear reason. While DJI’s suits aim at a single Insta360 product, Insta360 instead targets multiple DJI product families. So a ruling for Insta360 would touch a much wider set of devices. The Osmo Pocket and Ronin lines, in particular, rank among DJI’s best-known creator tools.

Insta360 has not asked, at least publicly, for a specific product ban in these filings. Still, the breadth of the named hardware signals how serious the company treats the fight. For now, every named DJI product remains on sale.

JK Liu Defends the Luna Ultra

Insta360 founder JK Liu framed the countersuits as a defense of original work. “At Insta360, we prefer to let our products do the talking,” Liu said. “But we are not afraid of a legal battle when challenged.” He added the company would “take decisive action to defend our intellectual property from infringement.”

Liu also rejected the idea the Luna Ultra copied any rival. “Luna Ultra is the result of years of independent R&D, not a response to any competitor’s product,” he said. According to Liu, development began in 2020. Earlier Insta360 products shaped its direction, including the ONE R, the Link series webcams, and the Flow series gimbals.

His sharpest line addressed the timing of DJI’s move. “DJI filing lawsuits on the same day we launched Luna Ultra speaks volumes,” Liu said, describing the action as a sign of “fear of competition from a highly competitive product.”

Why Insta360 Countersues DJI Now

Insta360 countersues DJI as a direct answer to launch-day pressure. On June 10, DJI filed its suits, the same day the Luna Ultra launch went live. DJI’s action seeks a permanent injunction to ban the Luna Ultra from the US market. On its side, DJI argues the Luna copies the design and operation of its Osmo Pocket line. In response, Insta360 reads the timing and scope as an attempt to disrupt the rollout.

The countersuits arrive during an active launch window for Insta360. Within its first 24 hours, the Luna Ultra became the top seller in Amazon’s camcorder category, according to the company. Insta360 also reports solid demand across North America. Because of this early traction, a launch-window injunction would carry real commercial weight.

Insta360 also frames the broader stakes around consumer choice. The pocket gimbal and 360 camera space has grown quickly. Consequently, the company argues, blocking a popular new entrant would narrow the options shoppers have. For Insta360, defending the Luna Ultra and countersuing serve the same goal.

DJI’s Suit vs. Insta360’s Countersuit

The two sides now press mirror-image claims. DJI’s filings combine design patents and utility patents, arguing the Luna mirrors the look and operation of the Osmo Pocket line. Insta360’s countersuits skip design claims and lean entirely on utility patents covering stabilization, control, and telemetry. So one case leads with appearance, while the other leads with method.

In addition, the scope differs sharply. DJI aims at the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra, a narrow target tied to one launch. Insta360 instead names four DJI product families spanning gimbals, handheld cameras, and a 360 model. As a result, DJI’s exposure looks wider on paper.

Both companies seek to protect what each calls original engineering. Neither claim has been tested in court yet. Until a judge rules, the competing patent portfolios remain assertions rather than findings.

What the Fight Means for Camera Buyers

For shoppers, the immediate impact stays small. Patent cases target the makers, not the customers. Therefore anyone who already owns a Luna Ultra or an Osmo Pocket keeps a fully working camera. Likewise, existing gear receives no remote shutoff from a lawsuit.

In contrast, availability is the real variable to watch. DJI’s requested injunction would block new US sales of the Luna line if a court grants it. Insta360’s countersuits, meanwhile, raise the same risk for some DJI products if its claims succeed. For now, both brands continue to sell across US retailers.

The rivalry has already pushed both companies to ship stronger cameras. Insta360’s Luna has become a serious rival to the DJI Pocket 4, and competition like this tends to help buyers through better specs and sharper pricing. A drawn-out legal fight, however, introduces some uncertainty about long-term US availability.

What Happens Next

The DJI patent lawsuit and Insta360’s countersuits now move into the slow machinery of US courts. Early steps include responses, venue questions, and possible motions over the injunction DJI requested. Meanwhile, each stage takes time, and a final ruling sits months away at the earliest.

Two questions will shape the months ahead. First, does any court grant or deny DJI’s request to block Luna Ultra sales before trial? Second, do Insta360’s utility patents hold up against DJI’s broad product lineup? The answers will steer how freely both brands sell in the United States.

We will track each filing as the DJI patent lawsuit and the countersuits develop. For readers weighing a purchase today, the practical takeaway stays steady. Both the Luna Ultra and DJI’s Osmo cameras remain available, and current owners face no disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Insta360 countersue DJI?

Insta360 countersues DJI in response to DJI’s June 10 patent suits, which seek to ban the Luna Ultra from the US market. The company asserts its own patents to defend its products and answer what it calls a launch-day attack.

What patents did Insta360 assert against DJI?

Insta360 asserts five utility patents. They cover gimbal stabilization, gimbal directional control, camera smooth stabilization, telemetry overlay, and panoramic video stabilization. These gimbal stabilization patents focus on how a device works rather than how it looks.

Which DJI products are named in the countersuit?

The filings name the Osmo Pocket series, the Ronin and RS gimbal series, the Osmo Mobile series, and the Osmo 360. Insta360 says each line uses methods covered by its asserted patents.

Will the Luna Ultra be banned in the US?

No ban exists today. DJI has requested a permanent injunction against the Luna line, but a court has not ruled. Until a judge decides, the Luna Ultra remains on sale across US retailers.

Is the Insta360 Luna Ultra still available?

Yes. The Luna Ultra continues to sell, and it topped Amazon’s camcorder category within its first 24 hours. Insta360 reports strong demand across North America since the launch.

When did the DJI and Insta360 lawsuit start?

DJI filed first on June 10, 2026, the same day Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra. Insta360 then filed its two countersuits in the United States, escalating the DJI patent lawsuit into a two-way fight.