CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2019	Jul. 28, 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 17,099	$ 27,316
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	169	(20)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $51 for the three months ended July 28, 2018		57
Total comprehensive income	17,268	27,353
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	11	14
Comprehensive income attributable to AeroVironment	$ 17,279	$ 27,367