AV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace to expand unmanned aviation engineering and manufacturing capability
Evidence notes
- AV acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, a producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility platforms.
- ESAero adds electric and hybrid propulsion work, rapid aerospace prototyping, AS9100-certified UAS manufacturing, and facilities in San Luis Obispo.
- The deal strengthens AV's ability to move from platform design into deeper aviation engineering and manufacturing execution.
Company context
AeroVironment, branded AV, is a U.S. defence technology company spanning autonomous systems, loitering munitions, counter-UAS, directed energy, space, cyber and electronic warfare.