Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 41,070	$ 47,419	$ 17,647
Other comprehensive income:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	276	(34)	36
Unrealized gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $14, $51 and $25 for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively	50	57	70
Total comprehensive income	41,396	47,442	17,753
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	4	19	216
Comprehensive income attributable to AeroVironment, Inc.	$ 41,400	$ 47,461	$ 17,969