Abstract
In this paper we describe the control logic that enabled a small-scale unmanned helicopter to execute a completely automatic aerobatic maneuver. The logic consists of steady-state trim trajectory controllers, used prior to, and upon the exit from the maneuver; and a maneuver logic inspired by human pilot strategies. Extensive flight tests with this control logic demonstrated smooth entry into the maneuver, automatic recovery to a steady-state trim trajectory, and the robustness of the trim-trajectory control system toward measurement and modeling errors. This approach can be extended to a variety of maneuvers.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit |
| Publisher | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781624101083 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2002 |
| Event | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2002 - Monterey, CA, United States Duration: Aug 5 2002 → Aug 8 2002 |
Publication series
| Name | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit |
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Other
| Other | AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2002 |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Monterey, CA |
| Period | 8/5/02 → 8/8/02 |
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Gavrilets, V., Martinos, I., Mettler, B., & Feron, E. (2002). Control logic for automated aerobatic flight of a miniature helicopter. In AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit (AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc..