Mathematical modeling, computer simulation and control of a quadrotor using Matlab/Simulink

• Grant number: 14/01026-6
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2014
• End date: April 30, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Industrial Electronics, Electronic Systems and Controls
• Principal Investigator: Paulo Sérgio da Silva
• Grantee: Marcus Vinícius Capellini
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia (FE). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Bauru. Bauru , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Currently unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become an important tool, both for civil and military purposes, arousing admiration and interest. The rapid growth of research in this area is notorious and its applicability is very wide. In line with this growing interest, this work of undergraduate research aims to conduct the study, mathematical modeling and control of a specific type of UAV: the quadrirrotor. According to the literature, the quadrirrotor has a better performance and value for money compared to other types of UAVs. The mathematical models that describe the rigid-body dynamics and the classic control of the quadrirrotor will be implemented in Simulink, an interactive environment for simulation of dynamic systems present in MATLAB software. The results obtained from the simulations will be analyzed by calculating appropriate flight performance indices, to be found in the literature. These results will provide a basis for future projects aimed at comparing different controllers and control techniques in order to characterize what is most convenient for this type of UAV. (AU)