DJI Ordered to Pay Textron $279M in Patent Dispute

DJI has been ordered to pay $279M in damages to Textron for infringing on two of its patents related to aircraft control systems. DJI plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the patents are not valid. The case was decided in the court of Judge Alan Albright, who has been under scrutiny for his handling of patent cases. The Western District of Texas remains a popular venue for patent cases despite efforts to reduce venue shopping.