Potensic vs XAG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Potensic had more branded searches than XAG among drone manufacturers worldwide. Potensic had about 20,200 branded searches, while XAG had 1,900. Potensic made up 2.4% of all drone manufacturer searches we track, and XAG accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone manufacturers, XAG appeared in two of the five answers and Potensic in one. Potensic and XAG were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Potensic, about 11 searches for every 1 for XAG
Who does AI mention more?
XAG, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Potensic in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top drone manufacturers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, XAG was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Potensic was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Potensic and XAG were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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.
Is Potensic or XAG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Potensic and XAG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten drone manufacturers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Potensic, XAG. 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% |
How has the Potensic and XAG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Potensic was ahead of XAG in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Potensic’s share of searches among drone manufacturers worldwide moved from 2.9% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.7K to 20.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, XAG’s share of searches among drone manufacturers worldwide held steady at 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for drone manufacturers worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Potensic worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 24.7K to 20.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Potensic’s and XAG’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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