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Michael E. Sullivan
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Michael.Sullivan@LW.com




January 18, 2007
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VIA EDGAR
Max A. Webb
Assistant Director
Division of Corporation Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E., Mail Stop 3561
Washington, D.C. 20549
         
 
  Re:   AeroVironment, Inc.
 
      Registration Statement on Form S-1
 
      Filed September 28, 2006
 
      File No. 333-137658
Dear Mr. Webb:
     AeroVironment, Inc. is submitting (by EDGAR) Amendment No. 7 to its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Amendment”). Courtesy copies of the Amendment (specifically marked to show the changes thereto) are being submitted to the Staff by hand delivery.
     Any comments or questions regarding the Amendment should be directed to the undersigned at (858) 523-3959. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in connection with this matter.
         
  Very truly yours,
 
 
  /s/ Michael Sullivan    
  Michael Sullivan   
     
 
     
cc:
  Craig M. Garner, Esq., Latham & Watkins LLP
 
  Stuart L. Hindle, AeroVironment, Inc.