Michael E. Sullivan
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Michael.Sullivan@LW.com

January 3, 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. 5 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.