AeroVironment Awarded $16 Million U.S. Navy Contract for the Advancement of Video Analytics and Computer Vision Research to Support Multi-Domain Robotics Initiatives

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AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has secured a $16,098,922 contract from the U.S. Navy for video analytics and computer vision research, supporting multi-domain robotics initiatives. The Small Business Innovation Research Phase III 'Automated Entity Classification in Video Using Soft Biometrics' will be managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey. AeroVironment aims to develop a video analytics software ecosystem for the government, enhancing situational awareness and capabilities for the warfighter.

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. today announced it received a $16,098,922 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Navy for the advancement of video analytics and computer vision research to support multi-domain robotics initiatives. This contract is in support of the Small Business Innovation Research Phase III “Automated Entity Classification in Video Using Soft Biometrics” and will be managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey.

AeroVironment's focus is on developing a video analytics software ecosystem for the government that can be used across platforms (both internal and external to AeroVironment) to provide enhanced situational awareness and capabilities for the warfighter in a wide range of mission areas.

“This is a multi-year effort that will allow us to explore and implement new research initiatives and provide critical processing capabilities to AeroVironment products, integration partners, and other research organizations,” said Jeff Rodrian, senior vice president and general manager for the MacCready Works Segment. “This investment will allow us to optimize how current Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Targeting are performed throughout the United States DoD.”

Building on 50 years of innovation, AeroVironment draws from a legacy in multi-domain robotic systems; its pioneering autonomy and advanced perception capabilities serve as a force multiplier for warfighters today and tomorrow.

ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a global leader in intelligent multi-domain robotic systems, uncrewed aircraft and ground systems, sensors, software analytics, and connectivity. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AeroVironment delivers actionable intelligence so our customers can proceed with certainty. For more information, visit www.avinc.com.

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Angela Schutt

AeroVironment, Inc.

pr@avinc.com

Source: AeroVironment, Inc.

FAQ

What is the recent contract secured by AeroVironment, Inc. from the U.S. Navy?

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) has received a $16,098,922 contract from the U.S. Navy for video analytics and computer vision research, supporting multi-domain robotics initiatives.

What is the focus of the contract received by AeroVironment, Inc. from the U.S. Navy?

The contract is in support of the Small Business Innovation Research Phase III 'Automated Entity Classification in Video Using Soft Biometrics' and aims to develop a video analytics software ecosystem for the government, enhancing situational awareness and capabilities for the warfighter.

Who will manage the contract awarded to AeroVironment, Inc. by the U.S. Navy?

The contract will be managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Lakehurst, New Jersey.

What are the implications of the contract received by AeroVironment, Inc. from the U.S. Navy?

The contract will allow AeroVironment to explore and implement new research initiatives and provide critical processing capabilities to its products, integration partners, and other research organizations.

What is the goal of AeroVironment, Inc. in developing the video analytics software ecosystem for the government?

AeroVironment aims to provide enhanced situational awareness and capabilities for the warfighter in a wide range of mission areas through the development of the video analytics software ecosystem for the government.