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DJI Files Patent Lawsuit Against Yuneec, Marking Industry's First Legal Fight (theverge.com)

Posted by BeauHD on from the only-the-beginning dept.

An anonymous reader writes: The world's most successful consumer drone manufacturer, DJI, has filed a lawsuit in California claiming Yuneec has infringed on two of its patents. The claim centers on "systems and methods for target tracking," and "interchangeable mounting platform." They're asking the court to halt the sale of the infringing Yuneec products and systems. The case marks the first legal battle in the consumer drone industry. "DJI welcomes competition, but is committed to protecting its intellectual property," a press release on the filing stated. "Friday's filing is a response to safeguard that investment, to protect customers and partners and to promote genuine innovation in this promising area." Last year, Yuneec launched the 4K Typhoon drone to compete with DJI's Phantom 3 Professional drone. It also announced the Typhoon H at CES, which is equipped with an Intel RealSense camera.

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  1. I can see part of DJI's gripe by neilo_1701D · · Score: 2

    I can definitely see DJI getting all hot under the collar about the SteadyGrip: it's practically the same thing.

    But the tracking? The Phantom 4 does a very nice image recognition system. The Yuneec needs a GPS signal from the ST-10 (or Wizard Wand) to lock onto so it can track. I don't know about the ST-16 / Typhoon H in that regard.

    The optical avoidance system of the P4 (and the Typhoon H): surely DJI isn't going to claim that is their invention? I see car ads every day offering the same thing.

    This will be an interesting battle.

  2. Re:This Just In by whipslash · · Score: 2

    The stories are all real. But yes, we did loosen up a bit

  3. Re:This Just In by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 2

    What's annoying is kill-joys like you who take things too seriously. I mean, good grief! You must be new here.

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  4. Re:This Just In by imidan · · Score: 2

    I usually face April 01 with dread, knowing that Slashdot and other sites will just be a massive collection of "funny" shitposts all day. It's nice to see this new approach.

  5. Re:This Just In by Frosty+Piss · · Score: 2

    Nope, I'm the guy who doesn't take nonsense like April Fools day and jack-asses like you too seriously.

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