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Drone manufacturer Empirical Systems Aerospace acquired by AeroVironment

March 16, 2026

ARLINGTON, Virginia. AeroVironment has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $200 million, adding engineering and manufacturing capacity in uncrewed aviation and propulsion, the company announced in a statement.

Unmanned - Connectors

Drone manufacturer Empirical Systems Aerospace acquired by AeroVironment

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