AeroVironment, Inc. engages in the design, development, production, support, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems and electric transportation solutions. It operates through UAS and ESS segments. The UAS segment focuses on security value of network centric intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; communications and remote sensing, with innovative UAS; and tactical missile system solutions. The EES segment provides environmental and energy security value of electric transportation with solutions for developing, manufacturing, and charging electric vehicles. The company was founded in July 1971 by Paul B. MacCready, Jr. and is headquartered in Monrovia, CA.