How popular isFreefly Systems?
In September 2026, people searched for Freefly Systems by name about 18,100 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.1% of all global drone manufacturer searches, placing Freefly Systems sixth out of ten manufacturers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone manufacturers, Freefly Systems appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Freefly Systems is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
DJIShare of searches 69.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AutelShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SkydioShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HoverAirShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Freefly SystemsShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top drone manufacturers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Freefly Systems was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Freefly Systems is the fourth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
DJI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Autel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skydio3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freefly Systems3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Parrot3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
XAG2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wingtra2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Potensic1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
HoverAir0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
senseFly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drone manufacturer should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drone manufacturer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drone manufacturer for commercial aerial work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drone manufacturers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“professional drone”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which drone manufacturers compete with Freefly Systems?
Share of searches by month for DJI, Autel, Skydio, HoverAir, Potensic, Freefly Systems. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DJI | Autel | Skydio | HoverAir | Potensic | Freefly Systems | Parrot | XAG | Wingtra | senseFly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.7% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.22% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.5% | 13.5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.16% |
| Dec 2025 | 70% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 72% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.4% | 13.5% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.9% | 15.5% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.28% | 0.22% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.8% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.28% | 0.19% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 73% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.19% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.6% | 11.5% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.14% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.4% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.31% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.6% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.13% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.7% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.22% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.7% | 591K | -18.3% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.9% | 135K | 0% | +2.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 4.8% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +1.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 3.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 20.2K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.22% | 1.9K | -20.8% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.15% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.1% | 880 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
DJI69.7%
Held 1st. 591K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
2.
Autel15.9%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
3.
Skydio4.8%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
HoverAir3.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Potensic2.4%
Held 5th. 20.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.1%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
7.
Parrot1.4%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
XAG0.22%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Wingtra0.15%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
senseFly0.1%
Held 10th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Freefly Systems changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Freefly Systems worldwide fell from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freefly Systems’ share of searches among drone manufacturers worldwide peaked at 3.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 1.8% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for drone manufacturers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Skydio overtook HoverAir to rank 3rd among drone manufacturers worldwide, with 4.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Autel gained share of searches among drone manufacturers worldwide, from 13.8% to 15.9%.

In September 2026, DJI lost share of searches among drone manufacturers worldwide, from 73.6% to 69.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for senseFly worldwide fell 45% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 880 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Parrot worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wingtra worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Freefly Systems’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Freefly Systems’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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