AeroVironment
Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1971
- Employees
- 3,750
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Public
- Listed
- NASDAQ: AVAV
- Subsidiaries
- BlueHalo, Arcturus UAV, Telerob, Tomahawk Robotics, Planck Aerosystems, Pulse Aerospace
About
AeroVironment, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Loitering Munition Systems, and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) utilized for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes by the United States Military and its allies. Founded on pioneering work in human-powered flight in the 1970s by Dr. Paul B. MacCready Jr., AeroVironment has evolved to become a forward-thinking firm that creates advanced autonomous technologies aimed at confronting modern challenges. The company operates on the belief that innovative technologies should not only catch up with needs but anticipate and lead them. With a focus on autonomous solutions, AeroVironment offers a suite of products that includes high-altitude pseudo-satellites, loitering munitions, and cutting-edge uncrewed ground vehicles. Their commitment to innovation is demonstrated through significant projects such as the JUMP 20-X, which revolutionizes maritime operations through unmatched precision and versatility. Moreover, AeroVironment has expanded its production capabilities, exemplified by the new FreedomWerx facility in Salt Lake City, boosting the manufacturing of autonomous systems that enhance operational readiness for military and defense operations.