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An opinion piece laments the staggered, region-locked, NDA-bound rollout of next-gen dual-sensor gimbal cameras (DJI Pocket 4P, Insta360 Luna Ultra, Xtra Muse 2 Pro), criticizing vague pricing, early-access deposits, and perceived industry maneuvering that confuses consumers and fatigues creators.
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a compact dual-camera gimbal with a detachable front plate for remote framing and mic control, offering 8K/30p and 4K/120p capture from a bright 20mm main lens (f/1.8) and a 60mm tele lens, plus 6x/12x digital zoom, 47GB built-in storage, USB-C power, and optional extended-battery. It excels for vlogging with smooth tracking and strong mic integration, but it runs hot in high-res modes, internal battery life is about two hours (less in 4K/120p), an ND kit is recommended for ultra-smooth slow motion, and the small removable screen can be fiddly—though the phone app improves control. Note: it records in Insta360 I-Log, not Leica L-Log.
DJI filed two design patent suits and four utility patent claims against Insta360 over the Luna line, including Luna Ultra, seeking a permanent injunction and damages; Insta360 countersued with five patent-infringement claims. The move comes as Luna Ultra goes on sale in the U.S. while DJI faces U.S. restrictions that block the sale of its Osmo Pocket 4 Pro and other products, intensifying competition in the handheld gimbal camera market.
Insta360 filed two countersuits against DJI in the U.S., alleging five utility patents covering gimbal stabilization, directional control, camera smooth stabilization, telemetry overlays, and panoramic video stabilization are infringed across DJI products such as the Osmo Pocket, Ronin/RS, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360. The move comes in response to DJI’s separate design and utility patent lawsuits over Insta360’s Luna Ultra, which Insta360 says was independently developed and not based on DJI technology, and seeks to defend its intellectual property.
DJI filed a US patent-infringement suit in the Eastern District of Texas against Insta360 (Arashi Vision and affiliates), alleging that Insta360’s Luna Ultra and related Luna products infringe DJI’s handheld gimbal patents dating back to the Osmo Pocket era; DJI seeks judgment of infringement, permanent injunction, damages and related relief. Insta360 defends its independence, cites an ITC ruling favorable to Insta360, and says it will continue innovating while litigation proceeds.
DJI has filed two US lawsuits accusing Insta360 of infringing its design and utility patents with the Luna Ultra, arguing it closely copies the Osmo Pocket 4P. The design-patent claim covers the elongated handheld body and overall gimbal layout, while four utility patents address features like single-control mode switching, integrated subject tracking with a built-in display, image-driven gimbal commands, and a self-contained tracking system. DJI previously sued Insta360 in China over alleged employee poaching and stolen R&D. It remains to be seen whether the claims will yield an injunction to halt Luna Ultra sales in the US.
DJI filed two U.S. patent lawsuits against Arashi Vision (Insta360) in the Eastern District of Texas, accusing the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra of infringing DJI’s design patents related to the Osmo Pocket, as well as four utility patents covering gimbal control, subject tracking, and on-device display. DJI seeks injunctions, royalties, profit disgorgement, and enhanced damages, noting Insta360 promoted the Luna line as competing with DJI’s Osmo Pocket and alleging willful infringement.
Insta360 has fully unveiled the Luna Ultra, a Leica‑branded dual‑lens gimbal camera with a three‑axis stabilizer, an 8K Type 1 sensor with Leica Summicron optics, and a detachable OLED controller. It supports up to 12x digital zoom (6x optical), Dolby Vision 8K/30p, 10‑bit I‑Log, and 14 stops of dynamic range, plus 37MP UltraPhotos and 200MP panoramas, and features Deep Track 5.0 AI tracking with Leica color profiles. Power comes from a 1550mAh battery (about 4 hours), 47GB built‑in storage (up to 1TB via microSD), and an optional POV Head Tracker. Priced at $769.99, it goes on sale June 10 through Insta360’s Store and major retailers, with Germany availability to follow.
Insta360 launches Luna Ultra, a Leica-tuned gimbal camera that records 8K/30fps video, captures 37MP stills and 200MP panoramas, features a detachable two-inch touchscreen, AI tracking, up to 1TB microSD storage, and about four hours of battery life. Priced at $770, it goes on sale today on Insta360’s site and major retailers as a direct competitor to DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup.
Insta360's Luna Ultra, co-engineered with Leica, has surfaced with notable specs via a B&H listing—10-bit I-Log, Dolby Vision HDR, Leica-engineered color profiles, a detachable wireless screen, and a 3x optical zoom Leica lens—yet pricing and final availability remain embargoed, signaling a measured launch ahead of competing content-creator cameras.
Insta360 has launched the Snap selfie monitor worldwide, a 3.5-inch touchscreen that magnetically attaches to the back of compatible smartphones to let you see and frame with the rear camera using native apps; it comes in a no-light version for $79.99 and a light-equipped version for $89.99, supports many brands (iPhone/Android with USB-C), and is designed as a detachable accessory rather than a case, now available globally after an Asia debut.
DJI's Avata 360 offers 8K/60fps 360 video, HDR photos, and DJI FPV familiarity at lower EU prices, but American availability is blocked by an FCC ban on DJI products, leaving U.S. shoppers to consider Insta360's Antigravity A1 as an alternative.
Insta360 has released two AI-powered 4K webcams, the Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro, featuring a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor with HDR and dual native ISO for better low-light performance. The Link 2 Pro adds a 2-axis gimbal for AI-assisted tracking, while the Link 2C Pro is fixed. Both offer four microphone pickup modes, gesture controls, True Focus autofocus, and a Natural Bokeh mode, plus modes for Smart Whiteboard, DeskView, green screen, and virtual backgrounds, along with Insta360 InSight AI meeting assistant. They’re priced at $250 (Pro) and $200 (C Pro) and are available now.
Insta360 announced Pro upgrades to its Link 2 and Link 2C webcams, packing larger 1/1.3-inch sensors and improved AI noise reduction. The Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro cost $249.99 and $199.99 respectively (up from $199 and $149) and max out at 4K/30fps (or 1080p/60fps); the Pro model adds a two-axis gimbal for the higher-end version while the 2C Pro relies on software tracking.
The action camera market, once dominated by GoPro, is now largely controlled by Chinese companies DJI and Insta360, which hold nearly 90% of the market share in Japan. GoPro's decline is attributed to its failed drone venture and slower innovation compared to its Chinese rivals, who continue to invest heavily in new technology. Despite this, the overall market is growing rapidly, offering potential for GoPro to rebound with new products in the future.