CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2019	Oct. 27, 2018	Oct. 26, 2019	Oct. 27, 2018
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 7,505	$ 6,050	$ 24,604	$ 33,366
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	10	(11)	179	(31)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $51 for the six months ended October 27, 2018				57
Total comprehensive income	7,515	6,039	24,783	33,392
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(4)	7	7	21
Comprehensive income attributable to AeroVironment	$ 7,511	$ 6,046	$ 24,790	$ 33,413