CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Net income	$ 12,457	$ 8,966	$ 2,895
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of deferred tax expense (benefit) of $43, $18 and $(730) for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2017, April 30, 2016 and April 30, 2015 respectively	74	27	(1,095)
Total comprehensive income	12,531	8,993	1,800
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	22
Comprehensive income attributable to AeroVironment	$ 12,553	$ 8,993	$ 1,800