AeroVironment COO Robert Smith Receives Restricted Stock Award

This SEC Form 4 filing reports that Robert Fendlay Smith, Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc (AVAV), received a restricted stock award on July 2, 2026. The award consisted of 2,016 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share, bringing his total holdings to 3,816 shares. The restricted stock awards vest in three equal installments on July 11, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The filing was signed by Colby Petersen as attorney-in-fact on July 6, 2026. This transaction represents a standard equity compensation award to an executive officer, which aligns his interests with shareholders through long-term vesting schedules.