Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Net (loss) income	$ (4,185)	$ 23,345	$ 41,070
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of deferred tax expense of $8, $1 and $14 for the fiscal years ended 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively	(43)	(60)	50
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,814)	75	276
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(11,042)	23,360	41,396
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3)	(14)	4
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AeroVironment, Inc.	$ (11,045)	$ 23,346	$ 41,400