AeroVironment designs and delivers autonomous robotic and unmanned systems for defence, government, and commercial customers worldwide. Founded in 1971 by Dr. Paul MacCready, the company has spent over five decades developing battlefield-proven capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. Its product portfolio includes the Pointer, the first man-portable unmanned aircraft system, alongside more recent platforms such as Switchblade and the P550.
The company's focus on autonomous systems and aerodynamic innovation supports its core mission to protect lives and advance sustainability. AeroVironment operates according to stated principles centring on people-first culture, results and ownership, innovation and simplification, customer dedication, and continuous evolution. Its stated commitment is ensuring that those who serve maintain technological advantage through transformative innovation.
