AeroVironment
U.S.-based defense technology company that develops and fields autonomous unmanned systems, counter-uncrewed-aircraft architectures, directed-energy and kinetic effectors, embedded autonomy software, and mission orchestration tools for military and government customers. The company emphasizes modular open architectures and published APIs, multi-sensor fusion with edge processing, AI/ML-enabled decision support, hardware-in-the-loop test and spectral stimulus facilities, pilot-scale biomanufacturing, and domestic manufacturing and co-production for production ramp and sustainment.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Patents
Methods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
US-12613908-B2
View DetailsSystems and methods for distributed control computing for a high altitude long endurance aircraft
US-12430958-B2
View DetailsMethods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
US-11919639-B2
View DetailsGeographic survey system for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
US-11216015-B2
View Details
Methods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
US-12613908-B2
View DetailsSystems and methods for distributed control computing for a high altitude long endurance aircraft
US-12430958-B2
View DetailsMethods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
US-11919639-B2
View DetailsGeographic survey system for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
US-11216015-B2
View DetailsProducts
Modular mission software platform (hardware-agnostic C2 and AI suite)
Modular, open-standards mission software that provides unified command-and-control, sensor fusion, autonomous agents, mission planning, and published interfaces for third-party integration.
RF multi-sensor counter-UAS system family
Modular RF-based counter-UAS systems combining active RF mitigation, passive sensing and AI/ML analytics for mobile, dismounted and fixed-site operations.
Multi-sensor fixed-site C-UAS solution
Fixed-site systems that fuse RF, radar and optics with AI for detection, classification, defeat and after-action analytics.
High-energy laser engagement system (containerized variants)
Modular high-energy laser systems with beam director and automated targeting integrated for precision defeat of aerial threats with sustainment and rapid redeployment options.
Modular loitering munitions and launched-effect systems
Launched effects with modular payload capacity for ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay and kinetic missions, designed for rapid assembly, field reconfiguration and cooperative operations.
VTOL and long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms
Vertical take-off/landing unmanned platforms offering multi-sensor ISR, endurance and modular payload integration for persistent surveillance, reconnaissance and other missions.
Modular mission software platform (hardware-agnostic C2 and AI suite)
Modular, open-standards mission software that provides unified command-and-control, sensor fusion, autonomous agents, mission planning, and published interfaces for third-party integration.
RF multi-sensor counter-UAS system family
Modular RF-based counter-UAS systems combining active RF mitigation, passive sensing and AI/ML analytics for mobile, dismounted and fixed-site operations.
Multi-sensor fixed-site C-UAS solution
Fixed-site systems that fuse RF, radar and optics with AI for detection, classification, defeat and after-action analytics.
High-energy laser engagement system (containerized variants)
Modular high-energy laser systems with beam director and automated targeting integrated for precision defeat of aerial threats with sustainment and rapid redeployment options.
Modular loitering munitions and launched-effect systems
Launched effects with modular payload capacity for ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay and kinetic missions, designed for rapid assembly, field reconfiguration and cooperative operations.
VTOL and long-endurance unmanned aerial platforms
Vertical take-off/landing unmanned platforms offering multi-sensor ISR, endurance and modular payload integration for persistent surveillance, reconnaissance and other missions.
Services
Systems integration, fielding and operational support for layered counter-UAS architectures combining sensors, RF mitigation, kinetic and non-kinetic effectors, including training and logistics.
Turnkey persistent ISR support using contractor-owned platforms, multi-sensor integration, and analytics to deliver actionable intelligence and mission support.
Design and integration of hardware-in-the-loop test facilities, multispectral scene generation, and facility control systems to validate EO/IR and missile-defense sensors.
Local co-production agreements and domestic manufacturing expansion to support scaled production, spares, and sustainment for deployed systems and foreign military sales.
Pilot bioprocessing and downstream processing capability to support early-stage production of bio-derived fuels, bio-cementation materials and biomolecular separation reagents.
Systems integration, fielding and operational support for layered counter-UAS architectures combining sensors, RF mitigation, kinetic and non-kinetic effectors, including training and logistics.
Turnkey persistent ISR support using contractor-owned platforms, multi-sensor integration, and analytics to deliver actionable intelligence and mission support.
Design and integration of hardware-in-the-loop test facilities, multispectral scene generation, and facility control systems to validate EO/IR and missile-defense sensors.
Local co-production agreements and domestic manufacturing expansion to support scaled production, spares, and sustainment for deployed systems and foreign military sales.
Pilot bioprocessing and downstream processing capability to support early-stage production of bio-derived fuels, bio-cementation materials and biomolecular separation reagents.
Expertise Areas
- Counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) architecture and integration
- Autonomy and multi-agent coordination
- AI-enabled command-and-control and sensor fusion
- Unmanned aerial systems design and payload integration
Key Technologies
- AI/ML-driven sensor fusion
- Edge computing and onboard computer vision
- Autonomy and swarm coordination
- Modular open-architecture software and published APIs
News & Updates
Award for 82 autonomous Group 2 eVTOL unmanned aerial systems to support a long-range reconnaissance program; contract represents initial full-rate procurement of the platform for Army battalion reconnaissance and distributed operations.
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to provide a range of counter-UAS capabilities in support of a domestic homeland defense program.
Award to deliver multi-sensor counter-UAS systems in support of a layered base defense capability under an existing IDIQ.
Foreign military designation granted by Italy's aeronautical authority recognizing a medium VTOL unmanned aircraft system as an official military capability to support delivery and sustainment.
Operational test of a high-energy laser system conducted with interagency coordination to validate procedures for safe operation in national airspace.
Announcements of domestic manufacturing investment expansion and co-production agreements to support localized production for allied markets.
Award for 82 autonomous Group 2 eVTOL unmanned aerial systems to support a long-range reconnaissance program; contract represents initial full-rate procurement of the platform for Army battalion reconnaissance and distributed operations.
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to provide a range of counter-UAS capabilities in support of a domestic homeland defense program.
Award to deliver multi-sensor counter-UAS systems in support of a layered base defense capability under an existing IDIQ.
Foreign military designation granted by Italy's aeronautical authority recognizing a medium VTOL unmanned aircraft system as an official military capability to support delivery and sustainment.
Operational test of a high-energy laser system conducted with interagency coordination to validate procedures for safe operation in national airspace.
Announcements of domestic manufacturing investment expansion and co-production agreements to support localized production for allied markets.