Autel vs DJI:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Autel had more branded searches than DJI among drone brands worldwide. Autel was estimated to have 135K branded searches compared to DJI’s 120K, and held a 10.2% Share of Search versus DJI’s 9.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Autel or DJI?
Compare the drone brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Autel, DJI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Parrot | Autel | DJI | HoverAir | Skydio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.4% | 10.4% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.3% | 10.3% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.9% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.3% | 10.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.6% | 10.2% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.7% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.5% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 76.9% | 10.4% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.1% | 10% | 9.1% | 2% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 2% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.7% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Autel and DJI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Autel was ahead of DJI in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Autel’s estimated Share of Search among drone brands worldwide moved from 10.4% to 10.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DJI’s estimated Share of Search among drone brands worldwide moved from 6.5% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 83.5K to 120K.
How did search popularity change for drone brands worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for DJI worldwide rose 43.6% over 11 measured months, from 83.5K to 120K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Autel’s and DJI’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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