SIMI VALLEY - The world's first solar-powered airplane. The first modern electric car. The first hummingbird-like drone. All these inventions are a part of the almost 45-year history of AeroVironment Inc., the pre-eminent innovator of developing and operating unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, and electrical transportation solutions for government agencies, automakers, utilities and consumers around the world.
Flying the legal vehicle is Douglas E. Sc... (continued)