AeroVironment to Present at Wedbush Inaugural Clean Technology & Industrial Growth Management Access Conference

MONROVIA, Calif., Nov 02, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV) today announced that Steven Gitlin, AV director of investor relations, will present at the Wedbush Securities Inaugural Clean Technology & Industrial Growth Management Access Conference to be held November 2-3 at the W Hotel in San Francisco, Calif.

AV's presentation is scheduled at 3:45 p.m. (PST) on November 2 and a live audio webcast of the presentation will be accessible from within the "Investors" section of AV's Web site at: http://investor.avinc.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay following the presentation.

About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) Building on a history of technological innovation, AV designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. Commercial and government entities use AV's clean transportation solutions such as power cycling and test systems and electric vehicle fast charge systems. More information about AV is available at www.avinc.com.

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CONTACT: AeroVironment, Inc. Steven Gitlin, 626-357-9983 [e-mail] Copyright Business Wire 2009 -0- KEYWORD: United States

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