Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Net loss	$ (8,389)	$ (13,918)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments, net of deferred tax expense of $6 and $0 for the three months ended July 30, 2022 and July 31, 2021, respectively	20	(4)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,064)	(733)
Total comprehensive loss	(9,433)	(14,655)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(6)	(63)
Comprehensive loss attributable to AeroVironment, Inc.	$ (9,439)	$ (14,718)