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AeroVironment is a robotics company founded 1971, based in United States, developing 1 robot primarily in the Drone category.
Defense technology leader delivering autonomous systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains
AeroVironment designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), loitering munitions, counter-UAS technologies, directed energy systems, and space-based platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied militaries. Notable products include the Raven, Switchblade, Wasp, and Puma tactical drones, as well as the Nano Hummingbird micro-aerial vehicle. The company also developed the NASA Centurion and Helios solar-powered high-altitude aircraft. Through its 2025 acquisition of BlueHalo, AeroVironment expanded into directed energy and space communications systems.
Total funding
US$114.0M
Active products
1
Maker Score
53
Adequate evidence
View factor breakdown
Top-rated product
55.8
RoboScore
JUMP 20
Company facts
- HQ
- Arlington, United States
- Founded
- 1971 · 55 yrs
- Website
- www.avinc.com
Maker Score
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Trusted by
- U.S. Department of Defenseen.wikipedia.org ↗
- U.S. Armydeployed 2025avinc.com ↗
Milestones
Acquired BlueHalo, expanding into directed energy and space communications systems
Delivered JLTV-mounted LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems to U.S. Army
Founded by Paul B. MacCready Jr., designer of human-powered aircraft
Press coverage
- AV Delivers JLTV-Mounted LOCUST Laser Weapon Systems to U.S. Army
AeroVironment Press Release · Dec 2025
In the news
3 events · last 90 days
15.2momentumAeroVironment Launches TOM 50 RE UGV, Boosting Defense Robotics Presence - Earnings Call Highlights
In the news
3 events · last 90 days
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