Autel Robitcs Sues DJI

[Bearly Flying]

Part of this appears to be over Tap2Fly. Personally, I don't see that as an infridgement. Aurtel's patent is so general.

I see this going on for awhile and DJI offering a settlement amount.

Furthermore DJI has much more money to burn in court. Not saying they are right or wrong, but I would say they have the financial advantage in any long, drawn out legal proceedings.

 

[Classic flyer]

Furthermore DJI has much more money to burn in court. Not saying they are right or wrong, but I would say they have the financial advantage in any long, drawn out legal proceedings.

MONEY TALKS...BULLSHIP WALKS

 

[Aerial West]

I don't think this is about protecting their patent. Just trying for a quick money grab.

Those two things are not mutually exclusive. but protecting your patent is important, and legally, you are required too, or the patent becomes invalidated.

 

[deltamike]

More insight to 'the case'


Autel v DJI

 

[BigAl07]

Here's a current thread about this topic:

DJI to stop selling most Mavic due to patent infringement?

Just read an article that says the Autel prevailed in a patent infringement suit against DJI. The article says that the ITC (International Trade Commission) administrative law judge is recommending that DJI be prohibited from importing or selling all infringing products, including al Mavic...

mavicpilots.com

 

[Acaton]

"Filed 04/26/18" - Why is this suddenly surfacing now?

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

"Filed 04/26/18" - Why is this suddenly surfacing now?

DJI are mega leaps ahead of Autel or any other drone manufacturer.
Autel have trouble making $ out of drone sales (even getting them to market) so it's an easy way to stay afloat, or at least Autel see it as easy.

The bond of 9.9%, not sure if this would be paid to Autel if this gets through the ITC full commission, or if it's more like a regular bond held by the ITC to ensure future compliance.
If DJI resolve the matter / change the design adequately, no bond is payable, but if they pay a bond, it more or less means they admit infringement.