How popular isSkydio?
In September 2026, people searched for Skydio by name about 100 times in New Zealand, a 25% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.62% of all New Zealand drone brand searches, placing Skydio second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drone brands, Skydio did not appear in any of the answers.
Skydio is the second most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
DJIShare of searches 98.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SkydioShare of searches 0.62%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PotensicShare of searches 0.43%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Autel RoboticsShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Holy StoneShare of searches 0.25%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top drone brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Skydio did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
DJI1st
Autel Robotics2nd
Potensic3rd
Skydio–
Holy Stone–
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
Potensic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Autel Robotics3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skydio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Holy Stone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about drone brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drone brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drone brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drone brand in New Zealand for camera flights?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera drone nz”
- 1
DJI
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drone nz”
- 1
DJI
- 1
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which drone brands compete with Skydio?
Share of searches by month for DJI, Skydio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DJI | Skydio | Potensic | Autel Robotics | Holy Stone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 98.3% | 0.57% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Nov 2025 | 98.1% | 0.66% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.5% | 1.1% | 0.43% | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 98.3% | 0.62% | 0.49% | 0.37% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 98.2% | 0.95% | 0.29% | 0.37% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.9% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.44% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 98.5% | 0.65% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 97.7% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.49% | 0.42% |
| Jun 2026 | 98.2% | 0.78% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 0.43% | 0.37% | 0.31% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 98.3% | 0.46% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 98.4% | 0.62% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.25% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 98.4% | 15.8K | -7.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 0.62% | 100 | +25% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 0.43% | 70 | -22.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.31% | 50 | -16.7% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.25% | 40 | -33.3% | -0.1 points |
1.
DJI98.4%
Held 1st. 15.8K estimated branded searches, -7.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Skydio0.62%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 100 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Potensic0.43%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.31%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.25%
Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Skydio and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Skydio
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Skydio changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Skydio in New Zealand rose from 80 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skydio’s share of searches among drone brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.57% to 0.62%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drone brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Skydio rose from 3rd to 2nd among drone brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Potensic fell from 2nd to 3rd among drone brands in New Zealand.

Estimated monthly branded searches for DJI in New Zealand rose 15.7% over 12 measured months, from 13.7K to 15.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Holy Stone in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in September 2026.
How are Skydio’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Skydio’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- skydio
- skydio camera drone
- skydio drone
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