AeroVironment

AeroVironment is an American defense contractor that primarily deals with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The headquarters is located in Arlington, Virginia. The company was founded by Paul B. McCready, Jr., a muscle car designer, in 1971. The company is best known for developing a series of human-powered and later solar-powered light vehicles. AeroVironment is the leading supplier of small drones to the Pentagon, including the Raven, Wasp and Puma models.