Form 3 Filing and Power of Attorney for Sean Thomas Woodward

This filing includes a Form 3, which reports initial beneficial ownership of securities. Sean Thomas Woodward, identified as the CFO of AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV), reports direct ownership of 2371 shares of Common Stock following a transaction. The filing also contains a Power of Attorney document dated April 9, 2026, appointing Melissa Brown, Maryann Surrick, and Colby Petersen as attorneys-in-fact. These individuals are granted broad authority to act on behalf of the filer, including submitting applications to the SEC for EDGAR access, updating account information, and serving as account administrators. The filer attests to no criminal convictions or civil/administrative actions related to securities law violations.