CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2018	Jul. 29, 2017
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss)	$ 27,316	$ (5,882)
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(20)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $51 and $4, respectively	57	2
Total comprehensive income (loss)	27,353	(5,880)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	14	23
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AeroVironment	$ 27,367	$ (5,857)