Drone-Making Rivals DJI and Autel Settle Their Patent Dispute

DJI Technology, the world’s largest maker of drones, and rival Autel Robotics have settled a five-year-old patent-infringement dispute on the eve of a trial in Delaware, according to people familiar with the agreement.

• The jury trial set to start Monday was canceled on Thursday, according to court docket in Wilmington, Delaware, federal court
• The people who said the dispute had been settled asked that their names not be disclosed because details haven’t been disclosed publicly
• Products at issue included X-Star, X-Star Premium and EVO drones
• Representatives of the companies declined to comment
• Suit had been consolidated with case ...