AeroVironment
AeroVironment (AVAV) is a publicly traded Drones & Loitering Munitions company founded in 1971 and based in Arlington, United States.
AeroVironment manufactures small tactical drones (Switchblade, Puma, Raven) and loitering munitions for reconnaissance and precision strike. Public since 2007; Switchblade 300/600 orders surged post-Ukraine; acquired Tomahawk Robotics for ground robotics; revenue ~$500M annually.
The longest-standing provider of tactical UAS to US forces, with Switchblade loitering munitions proving decisive in Ukraine.
At a glance
Total raised
$80.5M
Headcount
1k-5k
Headquarters
Arlington
United StatesFounded
1971
Status
Public
Subsector
Where AeroVironment ranks
Top 25 Defense companies →Funding history
Total raised
$80.5M
Rounds tracked
1
Latest stage
IPO
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2007 | IPO | $80.5M | — | — |
