Why AeroVironment Stock Flew Higher Today

Shares of AeroVironment (AVAV 6.73%) stock soared 6.7% through 10:20 a.m. ET this morning. Even in the absence of upgrades, earnings announcements, or other obviously good news for AV, that makes sense. Up and down the U.S. East Coast, and as far inland as Ohio, headlines are dominated by stories of mysterious unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that appear to be unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).America is being overrun by drone reports. And AeroVironment is America's best known manufacturer of drones for the ...