Description

AeroVironment, Inc. is a company dedicated to the entire lifecycle of robotic systems and their accompanying services, from initial design and development through production, deployment, and ongoing support. The firm serves a diverse global clientele, including both government entities and commercial enterprises. Its operations are organized into four key divisions: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Tactical Missile Systems (TMS), Medium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MUAS), and High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite Systems (HAPS). AeroVironment is a primary supplier of UAS, TMS, and unmanned ground vehicles, alongside related support, predominantly to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied international governments. The company boasts comprehensive capabilities in engineering, tooling, and manufacturing for unmanned aerial and aircraft systems, covering everything from airborne platforms and payload integration to ground control systems and essential ground support equipment. Additionally, it provides a wide range of small UAS products, such as critical spare components, adaptable alternative payload modules, power solutions, maintenance services, and dedicated customer assistance, including full systems with multiple aircraft and handheld ground control units. A significant focus for the company is the advancement of high-altitude pseudo-satellite UAS technologies. Established in 1971, AeroVironment, Inc. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.