Drone brands in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, DJI was the most searched among drone brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 27.6K branded searches and 99% estimated Share of Search within this set.
DJI99%Potensic0.32%
Skydio0.32%
Autel Robotics0.22%Holy Stone0.14%
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Compare the camera drone brands New Zealanders fly. 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 DJI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | DJI | Potensic | Skydio | Autel Robotics | Holy Stone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 99% | 0.21% | 0.37% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 98.9% | 0.25% | 0.42% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 98.6% | 0.26% | 0.72% | 0.3% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 99% | 0.3% | 0.41% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 98.9% | 0.18% | 0.63% | 0.22% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 98.7% | 0.22% | 0.7% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 99.1% | 0.19% | 0.43% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 98.7% | 0.17% | 0.72% | 0.3% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 99% | 0.19% | 0.51% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Jul 2026 | 99.1% | 0.22% | 0.29% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 99% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.22% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 99% | 27.6K | +0.07% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 5th to 2nd | 0.32% | 90 | +50% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 0.32% | 90 | +12.5% | 0 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 0.22% | 60 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.14% | 40 | -33.3% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
1.
DJI99%
held 1st · 27.6K estimated branded searches · +0.07% vs prior month · -0.1 points
2.
Potensic
0.32%
moved from 5th to 2nd · 90 estimated branded searches · +50% vs prior month · +0.1 points
3.
Skydio0.32%
moved from 2nd to 3rd · 90 estimated branded searches · +12.5% vs prior month · 0 points
0.22%
moved from 3rd to 4th · 60 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
0.14%
moved from 4th to 5th · 40 estimated branded searches · -33.3% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among drone brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In August 2026, DJI was the most searched among drone brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 27.6K branded searches and 99% estimated Share of Search within this set. Potensic is in 2nd place, 98.7 percentage points behind at 0.32% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | 99.1%Apr 2026 | 98.6%Dec 2025 | 1st | |
| 0.21% → 0.32% | 0.32%Aug 2026 | 0.17%May 2026 | 4th → 2nd | |
| 0.37% → 0.32% | 0.72%May 2026 | 0.29%Jul 2026 | 2nd → 3rd | |
| 0.25% → 0.22% | 0.3%May 2026 | 0.16%Apr 2026 | 3rd → 4th | |
| 0.12% → 0.14% | 0.22%Jul 2026 | 0.04%Jan 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Potensic rose from 4th to 2nd among drone brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Skydio fell from 2nd to 3rd among drone brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Autel Robotics fell from 3rd to 4th among drone brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DJI and Holy Stone held steady: their estimated Share of Search among drone brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drone brands in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Potensic rose from 5th to 2nd among drone brands in New Zealand.

In August 2026, Autel Robotics fell from 3rd to 4th among drone brands in New Zealand.
In August 2026, Holy Stone fell from 4th to 5th among drone brands in New Zealand.

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

Estimated monthly branded searches for DJI in New Zealand rose 15.9% over 11 measured months, from 23.8K to 27.6K in August 2026.

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