Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2022	Oct. 30, 2021	Oct. 29, 2022	Oct. 30, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Net (loss) income	$ (6,629)	$ 2,556	$ (15,018)	$ (11,362)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments, net of deferred tax expense of $0 for the three and six months ended October 29, 2022 and October 30, 2021, respectively	6	1	26	(3)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments	(928)	(1,284)	(1,992)	(2,017)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(7,551)	1,273	(16,984)	(13,382)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(39)	(31)	(45)	(94)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to AeroVironment, Inc.	$ (7,590)	$ 1,242	$ (17,029)	$ (13,476)