Power of Attorney Appointment for Robert Fendlay Smith

This filing documents a Power of Attorney granted by Robert Fendlay Smith, Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc., to Melissa Brown, Maryann Surrick, and Colby Petersen. The appointed attorneys-in-fact are authorized to act on Mr. Smith's behalf in all matters related to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including submitting Form ID Applications, updating Passphrases, requesting conversion from paper to electronic filing, obtaining EDGAR access codes, and serving as account administrators. The document confirms that Mr. Smith has not been subject to any criminal convictions or civil/administrative sanctions related to securities law violations. The Power of Attorney is effective as of April 8, 2026, with Colby Petersen signing as attorney in fact on April 21, 2026.