When was AeroVironment founded?

AeroVironment was founded in 1971 and raised its 1st funding round 46 years after it was founded.

Where is AeroVironment located?

AeroVironment is headquartered in Simi Valley, United States. It is registered at Monrovia, California.

How many employees does AeroVironment have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at AeroVironment is 3047.

Is AeroVironment a funded company?

AeroVironment is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 2 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Jan 01, 2017.

When was the latest funding round of AeroVironment?

AeroVironment's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Mar 15, 2018, with participation from 1 investor.

What is the annual revenue of AeroVironment?

Annual revenue of AeroVironment is more than $1B as on Apr 30, 2026

Where does AeroVironment rank among its competitors?

AeroVironment ranks 18th amongst 520 active competitors, of which 99 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Anduril, which secured $5B in May, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of AeroVironment?

AeroVironment's top competitors include Newspace Research and Technologies, Parrot and Anduril. Among them, Anduril secured the most recent funding round in May, 2026.

AeroVironment - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

AeroVironment is a public company based in Simi Valley (United States), founded in 1971. It operates as a Provider of unmanned aerial systems for the military. AeroVironment has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 520 active competitors, including 99 funded and 39 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Newspace Research and Technologies, Parrot and Anduril.

Company Details

Provider of unmanned aerial systems for the military. Its product portfolio includes high-altitude, solar-powered UAVs, tactical missile systems, high-altitude platform stations, hybrid VTOL drones, and automated UAVs. Its features include autonomous navigation, hyperspectral cameras, and WiFi communication capabilities.

Website: www.avinc.com
Registered Address: Monrovia, California

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1971

Location

Simi Valley, United States

Stage

Public

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Mar 15, 2018, $*****

Investors

Stephens & 2 more

Ranked

18^th among 520 active competitors

Annual Revenue

$1B+ as on Apr 30, 2026

Employee Count

3,047 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Esaero & 7 more

Similar Companies

Newspace Research and Technologies & 411 more

Exit Details

Public

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AeroVironment is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
AEROVIRONMENT INC CIN: 952705790 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	$1B+ (As on Apr 30, 2026)	1297 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

AeroVironment got listed on Jan 23, 2007.

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AeroVironment has raised funding over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jan 01, 2017. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Mar 15, 2018 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. AeroVironment has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of AeroVironment:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 15, 2018	1533618	Grant (prize money)	6865399	4258444	4740753	3774512
Jan 01, 2017	3264342	Grant (prize money)	8870519	7804819	2840364	National Science Foundation

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AeroVironment's employee count trend

AeroVironment has 3,047 employees as of Aug 26. Here is AeroVironment's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of AeroVironment include Newspace Research and Technologies, Parrot and Anduril. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of AeroVironment, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Newspace Research and Technologies 2018, Bengaluru (India), Series B	Manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems for military and civilian applications	$73.2M	Hda Tech Growth, QRG Investments and Holdings ... & 99 others	77/100
2nd	Parrot 1994, Paris (France), Public	Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles and related software and solutions	-	Sofinnova Partners, Seventure Partners & 4 others	76/100
3rd	Anduril 2017, Costa Mesa (United States), Series H	Provider of AI-driven defense and autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and space domains	$11.3B	Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz & 80 others	75/100
4th	Skydio 2014, San Mateo (United States), Series F	Manufacturer of autonomous drones and related software, services, and accessories	$825M	Andreessen Horowitz, KDDI & 36 others	70/100
5th	Shield AI 2015, San Diego (United States), Series G	Developer of AI-powered platforms and software for defense applications	$3.52B	Disruptive, JPMorgan Chase & 41 others	68/100
6th	Raphe 2017, Noida (India), Series B	Manufacturer of carbon fiber composite products and unmanned aerial vehicles	$154M	Ascent Capital, Dovetail Capital & 59 others	68/100
7th	Daedalean 2016, Zurich (Switzerland), Acquired	Developer of airborne systems for flight autonomy	$69.8M	Honeywell, Carthona Capital & 10 others	67/100
8th	Delair 2011, Toulouse (France), Series B	Aerial-imagery services using proprietary drones	$17.4M	Andromede, Bpifrance & 3 others	67/100
9th	Tekever 2001, Lisbon (Portugal), Series B	Manufacturer UAVs and software products for military and enterprise applications	$96.8M	Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford & 7 others	65/100
10th	XTEND 2018, Florida (United States), Series B	Developer of AI-assisted tactical unmanned aerial systems for military use	$90M	Chartered High Tech, Aliya & 21 others	65/100
18th	AeroVironment 1971, Simi Valley (United States), Public	Provider of unmanned aerial systems for the military	-	Stephens, Arlington Capital Partners & 1 others	62/100

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AeroVironment has made 1 investments in companies including CybAero. AeroVironment has also acquired 7 companies including Esaero and Blue Halo.

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
Mar 16, 2026	Acquisition	Esaero		United States
Nov 19, 2024	Acquisition	Blue Halo	1989	Columbia (United States)
Aug 22, 2023	Acquisition	Tomahawk Robotics	2018	Melbourne (United States)