AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) COO files Form 3 initial ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AeroVironment Inc executive Smith Robert Fendlay, the company's Chief Operating Officer, has filed a Form 3, which is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities. This filing does not list any reportable transactions or derivative positions for the reporting person.

Key Figures

Insider buy transactions: 0 transactions Insider sell transactions: 0 transactions Derivative transactions: 0 transactions

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Insider buy transactions 0 transactions BuyCount in Form 3 transaction summary

Insider sell transactions 0 transactions SellCount in Form 3 transaction summary

Derivative transactions 0 transactions DerivativeTransactionCount in Form 3 summary

Key Terms

Form 3, initial statement of beneficial ownership, Chief Operating Officer

3 terms

Form 3 regulatory

"files a Form 3, which is an initial statement of beneficial ownership"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

initial statement of beneficial ownership regulatory

"Form 3, which is an initial statement of beneficial ownership of securities"

Chief Operating Officer financial

"Smith Robert Fendlay, the company's Chief Operating Officer"

A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smith Robert Fendlay

(Last) (First) (Middle)

241 18TH STREET

SUITE 650

(Street)

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA 22202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
04/13/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AeroVironment Inc [ AVAV ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

No securities are beneficially owned.

	Colby Petersen, attorney in fact	04/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does the AeroVironment (AVAV) Form 3 filing report?

The Form 3 shows that Smith Robert Fendlay, AeroVironment’s Chief Operating Officer, filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership. The provided data indicate no reported transactions, exercises, gifts, or restructuring events in this filing.

Who is the reporting person in AeroVironment (AVAV)’s latest Form 3?

The reporting person is Smith Robert Fendlay, who serves as Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc. He is identified as an officer, not a director or 10% owner, in this initial ownership report.

Does the AeroVironment (AVAV) Form 3 show any insider stock purchases or sales?

No, the Form 3 data show zero buy and sell transactions. The transaction summary lists no acquisitions, dispositions, exercises, gifts, tax withholdings, or restructuring events for the reporting person in this filing.

Are any derivative securities reported in this AeroVironment (AVAV) Form 3?

No derivative securities are listed in the supplied Form 3 data. The derivativeSummary is empty and the transaction summary shows zero derivative transactions or option exercises for the reporting officer.

What role does Smith Robert Fendlay hold at AeroVironment (AVAV)?

Smith Robert Fendlay is identified as the Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc. In this capacity, he is required to report his beneficial ownership of company securities via Form 3 and subsequent ownership forms when applicable.