Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Leading Drone Maker DJI Takes Aim at Competitor Over Patents
The dominant provider of small multi-rotor drones alleges patent infringement by Hong Kong-based Yuneec International, an upstart competitor.
Shenzhen, China-based DJI launched its latest quadcopter, the Phantom 4, at Apple stores in March. (Photo: DJI)
Shenzhen, China-based DJI launched its latest quadcopter, the Phantom 4, at Apple stores in March. (Photo: DJI)

Leading small drone manufacturer DJI has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against upstart dronemaker Yuneec International, alleging that Yuneec copied “key achievements” of its research and development efforts. The lawsuit seeks to stop Yuneec from selling its products with disputed features just as the U.S. market for commercial small unmanned aircraft systems is poised to expand.