A REVIEW OF CONTROL METHODS FOR QUADROTOR UAV

Thamer al-husnawy; Ali Al-Ghanimi

doi:10.30572/2018/KJE/150408

Authors

Thamer al-husnawy Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Iraq, Najaf, Iraq
Ali Al-Ghanimi Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kufa, Iraq, Najaf, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/150408

Keywords:

Control Methods;, Quadrotor;, SMC;, Adaptive control;, Nonlinear control;, Intelligent control;, PID;, Linear control;

Abstract

This study reviews numerous control approaches utilized to address various issues encountered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Specifically, focusing on the quadrotor system. Due to its versatility and compact size, quadrotors have gained popularity as UAVs in recent decades. Quadrotors face challenges such as ambient disturbances, impediments, non-parametric and parametric perturbations while performing tasks. Consequently, a robust and efficient control system is essential for such a system to ensure the stability and enhance their performance. It should be noted that, in this review, we have examined and analyzed the most recent highly cited papers selected from esteemed journals and magazines renowned for their exceptional quality and reputation.

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