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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.
Active products
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Top-rated product
Puma 3 AE
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/100
Company facts
- HQ
- Arlington, United States
- Founded
- 1971 · 55 yrs
- Website
- www.avinc.com
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