AeroVironment acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace

AeroVironment agreed to acquire Empirical Systems Aerospace. Reported deal value: $200M. Status: Completed. Sector: Defense. Target headquarters context: San Luis Obispo, California, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-16. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Image: AeroVironment AeroVironment [ AVAV ] on Monday said it has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace , Inc. in a $200 million deal that adds manufacturing , design and prototyping capacity , complimentary expertise in electric and hybrid propulsion, more small unmanned aircraft system products , counter- UAS drones, and capabilities for launched effects weapons