DJI has filed a lawsuit against Insta360 over patent violations. Here is what we know so far:

• DJI initiated the lawsuit: DJI filed a patent ownership dispute lawsuit against Insta360 at the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court in Guangdong Province, China.
• Date and timing: The case became public today (March 23, 2026), just days before DJI’s planned launch of its first Avata 360-degree drone, which enters a market segment pioneered by Insta360.
• Patents involved: The dispute centers on six patents related to key drone technologies, including flight control, structural design, and image processing/imaging.
• DJI’s main allegations: DJI claims these patents cover inventions created by DJI employees within one year of their departure from the company. The inventions are allegedly tied to the employees’ prior duties at DJI, qualifying as “service inventions” under Chinese law (meaning DJI asserts ownership rights).
• Former employees link: Reports indicate several former core DJI R&D staff are involved, with some patents showing questionable inventor details (e.g., names hidden in Chinese filings but revealed internationally as ex-DJI engineers).
• Court status: The Shenzhen court has officially accepted the case, marking DJI’s first domestic lawsuit of this type focused on patent ownership disputes.
• Insta360’s response: Insta360’s securities department stated it is conducting an internal review and verification with its legal team. If the patents are deemed significant, the company will issue a formal announcement.

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Here is a recap of the latest Canon EOS R7 Mark II APS-C mirrorless camera’s rumored specifications:

• Sensor: 39MP BSI (backside-illuminated) stacked CMOS APS-C sensor (some earlier rumors mentioned ~40MP).
• Sensor readout/performance: Very fast readout speed, close to (or potentially faster than) the EOS R5 Mark II, enabling minimal rolling shutter and high-speed capabilities.
• Processor: Likely includes DIGIC Accelerator (possibly required for full performance, similar to higher-end models like the EOS R1).
• Burst shooting: Up to 40 fps with electronic shutter (with pre-capture support rumored in some reports).
• Autofocus: Significantly improved system, described as potentially “the best autofocus of any APS-C camera” (likely enhanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF with advanced subject detection/tracking).
• Card slots: Dual card slots – CFexpress Type B + SD.
• Battery: LP-E6P (newer battery type for better performance/endurance).
• Body/ergonomics: Larger/more robust body, ergonomics closer to the EOS R6 Mark III (or R6 series), addressing some criticisms of the original R7’s layout.
• Other features: Higher-resolution EVF expected (original R7 is 2.36M-dot); improved IBIS (possibly higher stops, e.g., 8+); no specific video details confirmed in the latest round-ups (earlier rumors speculated 8K capabilities or major video upgrades, but current focus is on stills/sensor).
• Pricing: Expected to be “much higher” than the original R7 (which launched at $1,499 body-only).
• Announcement timing: Expected late May or early June 2026 (with real units reportedly already in circulation for testing).

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