scholarly journals Genetic Algorithm-Based Tuning of Backstepping Controller for a Quadrotor-Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1735
Author(s):  
Omar Rodríguez-Abreo ◽  
Juan Manuel Garcia-Guendulain ◽  
Rodrigo Hernández-Alvarado ◽  
Alejandro Flores Rangel ◽  
Carlos Fuentes-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
System Response ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Self Tuning ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Backstepping Controller

Backstepping is a control technique based on Lyapunov’s theory that has been successfully implemented in the control of motors and robots by several nonlinear methods. However, there are no standardized methods for tuning control gains (unlike the PIDs). This paper shows the tuning gains of the backstepping controller, using Genetic Algorithms (GA), for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), quadrotor type, designed for autonomous trajectory tracking. First, a dynamic model of the vehicle is obtained through the Newton‒Euler methodology. Then, the control law is obtained, and self-tuning is performed, through which we can obtain suitable values of the gains in order to achieve the design requirements. In this work, the establishment time and maximum impulse are considered as such. The tuning and simulations of the system response were performed using the MATLAB-Simulink environment, obtaining as a result the compliance of the design parameters and the correct tracking of different trajectories. The results show that self-tuning by means of genetic algorithms satisfactorily adjusts for the gains of a backstepping controller applied to a quadrotor and allows for the implementation of a control system that responds appropriately to errors of different magnitude.

Optimal model-free fuzzy logic control for autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle

2021 ◽  
pp. 095441002110253
Author(s):  
Hossam E Glida ◽  
Latifa Abdou ◽  
Abdelghani Chelihi ◽  
Chouki Sentouh ◽  
Gabriele Perozzi
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Control ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Multiple Model ◽  
Optimal Model ◽  
Model Free ◽  
Logic Control ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

This article deals with the issue of designing a flight tracking controller for an unmanned aerial vehicle type of quadrotor based on an optimal model-free fuzzy logic control approach. The main design objective is to perform an automatic flight trajectory tracking under multiple model uncertainties related to the knowledge of the nonlinear dynamics of the system. The optimal control is also addressed taking into consideration unknown external disturbances. To achieve this goal, we propose a new optimal model-free fuzzy logic–based decentralized control strategy where the influence of the interconnection term between the subsystems is minimized. A model-free controller is firstly designed to achieve the convergence of the tracking error. For this purpose, an adaptive estimator is proposed to ensure the approximation of the nonlinear dynamic functions of the quadrotor. The fuzzy logic compensator is then introduced to deal with the estimation error. Moreover, the optimization problem to select the optimal design parameters of the proposed controller is solved using the bat algorithm. Finally, a numerical validation based on the Parrot drone platform is conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method with various flying scenarios.

Output feedback observer-based dynamic surface controller for quadrotor UAV using quaternion representation

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (14) ◽  
pp. 2537-2548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingxin Dou ◽  
Xiangxi Kong ◽  
Xiaozhe Chen ◽  
Bangchun Wen
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Output Feedback ◽  
Dynamic Surface Control ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Dynamic Surface ◽  
Attitude Tracking ◽  
Uncertain Disturbances ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
System Output ◽  
Quaternion Representation

An output feedback observer-based dynamic surface controller is presented for attitude tracking problem of the quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle, which is subject to measurement noise and external disturbances. The dynamics model of the quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle is firstly introduced with the quaternion representation. Subsequently, a nonlinear augmented observer is introduced for simultaneously estimating the unavailable states and uncertain disturbances from the measurement of system output. The output feedback controller based on the nonlinear augmented observer is designed with the dynamic surface control technique. The Lyapunov stability analysis shows that the attitude tracking performance is ensured and all signals of the closed-loop system remain bounded. Finally, simulative and experimental results are carried out to illustrate, compared with other observer-based controller, the effectiveness of the proposed method is better.

scholarly journals Design of a Hand-Launched Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System for Plateau

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Zhou Zhou ◽  
Xiaoping Zhu ◽  
An Guo
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Trajectory Tracking Control ◽  
Plateau Area ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Solar Powered

This paper describes our work on a small, hand-launched, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for low temperatures and high altitudes, which has the perpetual flight potential for conservation missions for rare animals in the plateau area in winter. Firstly, the conceptual design method of a small, solar-powered UAV based on energy balance is proposed, which is suitable for flight in high-altitude and low-temperature area. The solar irradiance model, which can reflect the geographical location and time, was used. Based on the low-temperature discharge test of the battery, a battery weight model considering the influence of low temperature on the battery performance was proposed. Secondly, this paper introduces the detailed design of solar UAV for plateau area, including layout design, structure design, load, and avionics. To increase the proportion of solar cells covered, the ailerons were removed and a rudder was used to control both roll and yaw. Then, the dynamics model of an aileron-free layout UAV was developed, and the differences in maneuverability and stability of aileron-free UAV in plateau and plain areas were analyzed. The control law and trajectory tracking control law were designed for the aileron-free UAV. Finally, the flight test was conducted in Qiangtang, Tibet, at an altitude of 4500 m, China’s first solar-powered UAV to take off and land above 4500 m on the plateau in winter (−30 °C). The test data showed the success of the scheme, validated the conceptual design method and the success of the control system for aileron-free UAV, and analyzed the feasibility of perpetual flight carrying different loads according to the flight energy consumption data.

scholarly journals Design and Simulation of Eight-Rotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based on Hybrid Control System

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueqiang Shen ◽  
Jiwei Fan ◽  
Haiqing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Flight Control ◽  
Hybrid Control ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
System Response ◽  
Hybrid Controller ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Switching Method ◽  
Hybrid Control System

In order to control the position and attitude of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) better in different environments, this study proposed a hybrid control system with backstepping and PID method for eight-rotor UAV in different flight conditions and designed a switching method based on altitude and attitude angle of UAV. The switched process of hybrid controller while UAV taking off, landing, and disturbance under the gust is verified in MATLAB/Simulink. A set of appropriate controllers always matches to the flight of UAV in different circumstances, which can speed up the system response and reduce the steady-state error to improve stability. The simulation results show that the hybrid control system can suppress the drift efficiently under gusts, enhance the dynamic performance and stability of the system, and meet the position and attitude of flight control requirements.

Tracking Control Design for Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhir Nadda ◽  
A. Swarup
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Tracking Control ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Backstepping Control ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Quadrotor Uav ◽  
Attitude Tracking ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

The model of a quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is nonlinear and dynamically unstable. A flight controller design is proposed on the basis of Lyapunov stability theory which guarantees that all the states remain and reach on the sliding surfaces. The control strategy uses sliding mode with a backstepping control to perform the position and attitude tracking control. This proposed controller is simple and effectively enhance the performance of quadrotor UAV. In order to demonstrate the robustness of the proposed control method, White Gaussian Noise and aerodynamic moment disturbances are taken into account. The performance of the nonlinear control method is evaluated by comparing the performance with developed linear quadratic regulator and existing backstepping control technique and proportional-integral-derivative from the literature. The comparative performance results demonstrate the superiority and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy for the quadrotor UAV.

Nonlinear observer, and PI-backstepping controller for unmanned aerial vehicle type quadrotor

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Larbi Mohamed Elamine ◽  
Kadda Zemalache Meguenni ◽  
Meddahi Youssouf ◽  
Litim Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Nonlinear Observer ◽  
Vehicle Type ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Backstepping Controller

scholarly journals FORMATION OF OPTIMAL PARAMETRS OF THE TRAJECTORY OF THE OVERFLIGHT OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE THROUGH THE SPECIFIED POINTS OF SPACE

Doklady BGUIR ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
A. A. Lobaty ◽  
A. Y. Bumai ◽  
Du Jun
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Minimum Energy ◽  
Optimization Criterion ◽  
Flight Path ◽  
Reference Points ◽  
Control Synthesis ◽  
Control Law ◽  
Analytical Control ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

The purpose of the scientific research, results are determinated in the article, is to analytically synthesize the control law of an unmanned aerial vehicle while guiding one along the trajectory that specified by the reference points of space in an inertial coordinate system. The analysis of various existing approaches of the formation of a given flight path of an unmanned aerial vehicle based on various mathematical formulations of the problem is carried out. To achieve the goal, the flight path is considered as separate intervals, where the control optimization problem is solved. The optimization criterion in general form is substantiated and its presentation in the form of a minimized quadratic quality functional is convenient for analytical control synthesis. As components of the functional, the parameters of the deviation of the flight path of the aircraft from the specified points of space are considered, as well as the predicted parameters of the velocity vector and the control normal acceleration. Moreover, at each specified point in space, the direction of the trajectory to the subsequent point is taken into account, that ensures optimal curvature of the trajectory by specified flight speed of the unmanned aerial vehicle. As a result of analytical synthesis, mathematical dependences are obtained to determine control acceleration, which allow us to get a specified optimal control law on board an unmanned aerial vehicle, which ultimately ensures minimum energy consumption. The validity of the proposed theoretical provisions is confirmed by a clear example, where for a simplified mathematical problem statement the optimal laws of change in control acceleration and the trajectory parameters of an unmanned aerial vehicle are calculated by computer simulation.

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