AeroVironment
AeroVironment designs, develops, and deploys uncrewed aerial, ground, and loitering munitions systems, as well as advanced autonomy and mission software for defense, security, and exploration applications. The company has a track record of pioneering innovations in robotics, high-altitude platforms, and planetary flight systems, delivering scalable and adaptable technologies for complex and demanding missions across multiple domains.
AeroVironment
Patents
Systems and methods for distributed control computing for a high altitude long endurance aircraft
2025-09-30 • US-12430958-B2
View DetailsMethods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
2024-03-05 • US-11919639-B2
View DetailsGeographic survey system for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
2022-01-04 • US-11216015-B2
View DetailsMethods and systems for cloud-based management of images captured by aerial vehicles
2021-10-26 • US-11155348-B2
View DetailsWhat We Do
Group 2 vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial system with modular design, multiple payload support, and autonomy for challenging environments.
Group 3 VTOL unmanned system with multi-fuel, multi-payload capability, modular architecture, and AI-driven autonomy for cross-domain operations.
Catapult-launched, runway-independent fixed-wing UAS with long endurance and high payload capacity for multi-mission defense applications.
Vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft with long endurance and flexible payload integration for ISR and tactical surveillance.
Lightweight, hand- and bungee-launched UAS delivering multi-mission flexibility, extended endurance, and advanced navigation for ISR in complex environments.
Rugged unmanned ground vehicle with telescopic manipulator, dual-track drive, and secure IP mesh communications for hazardous ordnance disposal and materials handling.
Application Area
Show More (2)Battlefield Resuscitation
Key People
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
President, Autonomous Systems
President, Space, Cyber & Directed Energy
Senior Vice President, Cyber and Mission Solutions
Executive Vice President, MacCready Works
Executive Vice President, Precision Strike & Defense Systems
Executive Vice President, Space & DE Mission Systems
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Growth Officer
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Financial Officer, Autonomous Systems
Executive VP & Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
Chief People Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President of Global Engineering
News & Updates
Successfully deployed advanced loitering munitions in active conflict zones, recognized by global defense communities.
First operationally fielded directed energy laser weapon system by U.S. Department of Defense.
Eight unmanned air vehicles displayed at the Smithsonian Institute for contributions to aerospace engineering.
Awarded $95.9M contract to deliver FE-1 for U.S. Army's Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) Program.
Partnership to advance medium unmanned aircraft systems for the Republic of Korea.
Named Lead Software & Systems Integrator for Human-Machine Integrated Formations Project.