AeroVironment Inc.

Drone detection & airspace protection Security & perimeter robots

A global defense technology leader delivering battlefield-proven autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS, and space capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

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Highlights

3 facts

Founded 1971
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AeroVironment Inc. — Founded: 1971. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:founded

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_founded,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Founded},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:founded},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:founded",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Founded",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:founded",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Employees 1001-5000
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AeroVironment Inc. — Employees: 1001-5000. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:employee_range

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_employee_range,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Employees},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:employee_range},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:employee_range",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Employees",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:employee_range",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Tracked signals (12mo) 330
confidence not yet assessed as of 22 Jul 2026
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AeroVironment Inc. — Tracked signals (12mo): 330. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-22; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-07-22; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        22
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-22; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

11 products

11 products are recorded; the five-item preview is shown below.

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Jump 20 — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

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Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Jump 20. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:jump-20

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_jump-20,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:jump-20},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:jump-20",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:jump-20",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Kinesis Ecosystem — Outdoor FIELDED
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Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Kinesis Ecosystem. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:kinesis-ecosystem

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_kinesis-ecosystem,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:kinesis-ecosystem},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:kinesis-ecosystem",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:kinesis-ecosystem",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Puma AE — Outdoor COMBAT PROVEN
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AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Puma AE. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-ae

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_puma-ae,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-ae},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-ae",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-ae",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Puma LE — Outdoor FIELDED
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Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Puma LE. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-le

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_puma-le,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-le},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-le",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:puma-le",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Quantix Recon — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

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Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Quantix Recon. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:quantix-recon

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_quantix-recon,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:quantix-recon},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:quantix-recon",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:quantix-recon",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Raven DDL 2020 Outdoor FIELDED
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Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Raven DDL. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:raven-ddl

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_raven-ddl,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:raven-ddl},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:raven-ddl",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:raven-ddl",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
RQ-11B Raven — Outdoor COMBAT PROVEN
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: RQ-11B Raven. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:rq-11b-raven

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_rq-11b-raven,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:rq-11b-raven},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:rq-11b-raven",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:rq-11b-raven",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Sunglider — Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Sunglider. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:sunglider

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_sunglider,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:sunglider},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:sunglider",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
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    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:sunglider",
  "issued": {
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      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Switchblade 300 — Outdoor COMBAT PROVEN
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Switchblade 300. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-300

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_switchblade-300,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-300},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-300",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
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      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-300",
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    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Switchblade 600 2020 Outdoor COMBAT PROVEN
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Switchblade 600. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-600

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_switchblade-600,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-600},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

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  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-600",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:switchblade-600",
  "issued": {
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      [
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        7,
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      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Wasp AE — Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Product: Wasp AE. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:wasp-ae

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_product_wasp-ae,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:wasp-ae},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:product:wasp-ae",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:product:wasp-ae",
  "issued": {
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      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

4 deals · $435M disclosed · 330 signals

330 tracked signals ▁▁▁▁▁▁▂▄▅▅▃█ latest 22 Jul 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
1 Jan 2023 Acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics ACQUISITION —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION: Acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics. robotics.press Directory. As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_deal_2023-01-01-acquisition,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition},
  note = {As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2023,
        1,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
1 Jan 2023 Acquisition of BlueHalo MUAS Business ACQUISITION —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION: Acquisition of BlueHalo MUAS Business. robotics.press Directory. As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_deal_2023-01-01-acquisition,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition},
  note = {As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — ACQUISITION",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:2023-01-01-acquisition",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2023,
        1,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2023-01-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Funded Backlog $435M —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — CONTRACT: Funded Backlog. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-contract-funded-backlog

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_deal_undated-contract-funded-backlog,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-contract-funded-backlog},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-contract-funded-backlog",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-contract-funded-backlog",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Undated Sunglider HAPS Development Funding FUNDING —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — FUNDING: Sunglider HAPS Development Funding. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-funding-sunglider-haps-development-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_deal_undated-funding-sunglider-haps-development-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-funding-sunglider-haps-development-funding},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-funding-sunglider-haps-development-funding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — FUNDING",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:deal:undated-funding-sunglider-haps-development-funding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

9 people · 23 competitors

The largest relationship set is summarized here with a five-item preview.

PersonRoleCitation
AeroVironment Inc. PR Contact —
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Person: AeroVironment Inc. PR Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:aerovironment-inc-pr-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_person_aerovironment-inc-pr-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:aerovironment-inc-pr-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:person:aerovironment-inc-pr-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:aerovironment-inc-pr-contact",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Bradley Truesdell Chief Operations Officer & Executive Vice President
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Person: Bradley Truesdell — Chief Operations Officer & Executive Vice President. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:bradley-truesdell

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_person_bradley-truesdell,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:bradley-truesdell},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:person:bradley-truesdell",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:bradley-truesdell",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Jeffrey Rodrian Senior Vice President, MacCready Works Segment
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Person: Jeffrey Rodrian — Senior Vice President, MacCready Works Segment. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:jeffrey-rodrian

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_person_jeffrey-rodrian,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:jeffrey-rodrian},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:person:jeffrey-rodrian",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:jeffrey-rodrian",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Johnathan Jones Senior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Person: Johnathan Jones — Senior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:johnathan-jones

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_person_johnathan-jones,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:johnathan-jones},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:person:johnathan-jones",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:johnathan-jones",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Kevin McDonnell Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. — Person: Kevin McDonnell — Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:kevin-mcdonnell

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_person_kevin-mcdonnell,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:kevin-mcdonnell},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:person:kevin-mcdonnell",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:person:kevin-mcdonnell",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
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Competitors

  • AeroVironment Inc. vs Chinese manufacturers (unnamed)
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor: AeroVironment Inc. vs Chinese manufacturers (unnamed). robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-chinese-manufacturers-unnamed

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_competitor_aerovironment-inc-vs-chinese-manufacturers-unnamed,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-chinese-manufacturers-unnamed},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-chinese-manufacturers-unnamed",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-chinese-manufacturers-unnamed",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  • AeroVironment Inc. vs Elbit Systems
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor: AeroVironment Inc. vs Elbit Systems. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-elbit-systems

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_competitor_aerovironment-inc-vs-elbit-systems,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-elbit-systems},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-elbit-systems",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-elbit-systems",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  • AeroVironment Inc. vs Insitu/Boeing
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor: AeroVironment Inc. vs Insitu/Boeing. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-insitu-boeing

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_competitor_aerovironment-inc-vs-insitu-boeing,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-insitu-boeing},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-insitu-boeing",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-insitu-boeing",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  • AeroVironment Inc. vs Kratos Defense
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor: AeroVironment Inc. vs Kratos Defense. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-kratos-defense

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_competitor_aerovironment-inc-vs-kratos-defense,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-kratos-defense},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-kratos-defense",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-kratos-defense",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

  • AeroVironment Inc. vs Parsons Corp
    CITE

    As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

    Plain text

    AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor: AeroVironment Inc. vs Parsons Corp. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-parsons-corp

    BibTeX

    @misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_competitor_aerovironment-inc-vs-parsons-corp,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-parsons-corp},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

    CSL JSON

    {
  "id": "fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-parsons-corp",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. — Competitor",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/#fact:aerovironment-inc:competitor:aerovironment-inc-vs-parsons-corp",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

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Analysis

AeroVironment Inc. - Deep Research 2026-02-14

deep report · 14 Feb 2026 · 0 sources · 3,377 words

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of AeroVironment Inc., a defense technology company specializing in unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, and high-altitude platforms. It covers the company's history, business segments, product portfolio, market position, and strategic positioning within the robotics and autonomous systems sector.

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  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

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  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

AeroVironment Inc. company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_aerovironment-inc_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {AeroVironment Inc. company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "robotics-press-aerovironment-inc",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "AeroVironment Inc. company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/aerovironment-inc/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

People9

Named individuals associated with this company.

  • AeroVironment Inc. PR Contact
  • Bradley TruesdellChief Operations Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Jeffrey RodrianSenior Vice President, MacCready Works Segment
  • Johnathan JonesSenior Vice President of Cyber and Mission Solutions
  • Kevin McDonnellSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Marshall DavidsonVice President & Chief Technology Officer
  • Paul MacCreadyFounder
  • Richard McAdamsSenior Vice President, Program Management Execution, Precision Strike & Defensive Systems
  • Wahid NawabiChairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Deals & events4

Funding, contracts, partnerships and acquisitions on record.

  • Acquisition of Tomahawk RoboticsACQUISITION2023-01-01
  • Acquisition of BlueHalo MUAS BusinessACQUISITION2023-01-01
  • Funded BacklogCONTRACT
  • Sunglider HAPS Development FundingFUNDING

Competitors23

Companies operating in an overlapping space.

Signals1

Collected mentions that contributed to this profile.

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