TY - GEN
T1 - Control logic for automated aerobatic flight of a miniature helicopter
AU - Gavrilets, V.
AU - Martinos, I.
AU - Mettler, B.
AU - Feron, E.
PY - 2002/1/1
Y1 - 2002/1/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:29244489010
SN - 9781624101083
T3 - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit
BT - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit
PB - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
T2 - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference and Exhibit 2002
Y2 - 5 August 2002 through 8 August 2002
ER -