Aerovironment Inc
A maker of small unmanned aircraft and electric vehicle charging systems, AeroVironment builds the Raven, Puma, and Switchblade drones used by militaries around the world, along with EV charging stations. It was founded in 1971 by Paul MacCready, the engineer who built the Gossamer Condor, the first human-powered aircraft to fly a mile-long course. The company's name blends "aero" and "environment," reflecting MacCready's lifelong interest in efficient, nature-inspired flight.