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NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Drones as a Service (DaaS) is quickly becoming one of the most practical and scalable ways companies are upgrading their survey capabilities without heavy upfront costs. Instead of buying fleets, hiring pilots, and managing compliance internally, businesses can now tap into on-demand drone operations that deliver high-resolution mapping, LiDAR, volumetric analysis, and real-time site data. For industries like construction, mining, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure, this means faster turnaround times, safer data collection in hazardous environments, and significantly more accurate datasets than tradition

Experienced defense policy and government relations leader brings decades of military, legislative, and industry expertise to AV's Washington Operations team AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Stephen Voline has joined the company as Senior Director of Washington Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211855975/en/Stephen Voline brings more than three decades of experience across military operations, defense policy, and industry advocacy. Voline will support AV's engagement with Congress, the Department of War, and key national security stak

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - International drone manufacturing operations are entering a pivotal growth phase as demand across defense, logistics, infrastructure, and commercial sectors accelerates worldwide. The global drone market is projected to grow from approximately USD 53.45 billion in 2026, with some industry analyses indicating a rise from about USD 44.3 billion in 2025 to over USD 53 billion in 2026 and potentially exceed USD 111 billion by 2030, reflecting strong expansion driven by technological advances and broader adoption. Manufacturers with internationalized production and assembly capabilities are uniquely positioned to

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KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $285.00

Piper Sandler initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $391.00

BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage of AeroVironment with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $355.00

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Experienced defense policy and government relations leader brings decades of military, legislative, and industry expertise to AV's Washington Operations team AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that Stephen Voline has joined the company as Senior Director of Washington Operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211855975/en/Stephen Voline brings more than three decades of experience across military operations, defense policy, and industry advocacy. Voline will support AV's engagement with Congress, the Department of War, and key national security stak

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that Milancy Harris has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, Harris will lead AV's integrated, enterprise-wide security strategy—strengthening the company's ability to protect its people, programs, technologies, and customers across a rapidly expanding mission portfolio. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251205926285/en/Milancy Harris joins AeroVironment as Vice President and Chief Security Officer, bringing years of national security experience to strengthen protection of AV's people, programs, and mission. "Mila

AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that current Executive Vice President, Space & Directed Energy (DE) Mission Systems Mary Clum has been appointed President of the company's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segment, effective October 24, 2025. Clum will report directly to Chairman, President & CEO Wahid Nawabi. Trip Ferguson, who has decided to step down, will remain at the company for a limited period to ensure a smooth transition. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251013925030/en/Mary Clum has been appointed President of AV's Space, Cyber & Directed Energy (SCDE) business segme

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Long-Endurance UAVs Powered by Solar Energy Are Unlocking New Commercial and Defense Revenue Streams Market News Updates News Commentary NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The solar drone industry—referring to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered in whole or part by solar energy—is emerging as a compelling niche within the broader aerospace and UAV markets. Unlike traditional battery-dependent drones, solar drones harness photovoltaic cells mounted on their wings and surfaces to extend flight endurance dramatically, reduce operational costs, and lower environmental impact. This unique value proposition is increasingly attracting attention from commercial sectors such as agriculture,

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, long-endurance aerial platforms across military, commercial, and environmental applications. Solar-powered drones leverage photovoltaic cells embedded within their structures to convert sunlight directly into energy, significantly extending their flight endurance and operational range compared to conventional battery-powered drones. This technology offers substantial advantages, including prolonged flight times, reduced operational costs, and minimal environmental impact, making it particularly valuabl

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) ("AeroVironment" or the "Company") reported today financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended November 1, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: Record second quarter revenue of $472.5 million up, 151% year-over-year; with BlueHalo contributing $245.1 million and legacy revenue of $227.4 million up 21% year-over year Bookings of $1.4 billion; Book-to-bill ratio of 2.9 "AV is operating from a position of strength as evidenced by our record second quarter results, all-time high bookings and long-term contract wins," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We have built a portfolio of integrated capabilitie