CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2015
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 19,852	$ 12,457	$ 8,966
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	36
Unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $25, $43, and $18 for the fiscal years ended 2018, 2017, and 2016 respectively	70	74	27
Total comprehensive income	19,958	12,531	8,993
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	216	22
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AeroVironment	$ 20,174	$ 12,553	$ 8,993