AeroVironment, Inc. develops and delivers autonomous robotic systems and unmanned aircraft systems for defence, government, and commercial customers worldwide. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, the company has operated for over five decades, evolving from a small engineering firm into a global defence technology enterprise.
The company designs intelligent, multi-mission systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Its product portfolio includes Pointer, described as the first man-portable unmanned aircraft system, alongside more recent offerings such as Switchblade and P550. These capabilities have been deployed in battlefield conditions across multiple operational domains.
AeroVironment combines aerodynamic innovation with autonomous systems engineering to address complex defence and security challenges. The company emphasises a people-first culture centred on results, ownership, customer dedication, and continuous innovation, with a stated mission to protect lives and advance sustainability through technological advancement.
