Adaptive Hybrid Control of Quadrotor Drones

This comprehensive guide on UAV dynamics and control strategies features Adaptive Hybrid Control of Quadrotor Drones, focusing on advanced nonlinear controllers.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamics involved in tail-sitter quadrotors and biplane quadrotor-type hybrid unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It delves into various nonlinear controller designs, including backstepping control (BSC), Integral Terminal Sliding Mode Control (ITSMC), and a hybrid controller that combines both BSC and ITSMC. By examining these advanced control strategies, the text aims to enhance the performance and reliability of quadrotor systems in various operational conditions.

In addition to controller design, the book addresses single and multiple observer-based control strategies that effectively manage external disturbances, such as wind gusts, while accurately estimating system states. The dynamics of slung loads with a biplane quadrotor are also covered, along with a control architecture specifically designed to mitigate the effects of partial rotor failure in windy conditions. This comprehensive approach ensures that the complexities of real-world applications are thoroughly examined.

Moreover, the text discusses anti-swing control techniques to protect slung loads and introduces a deflecting surface-based strategy for total rotor failure compensation. Adaptive Hybrid Control of Quadrotor Drones serves as a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers seeking to advance their knowledge in the field of UAV control systems.