Robust Nonlinear Control of a Miniature Helicopter for Aerobatic Maneuvers
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Abstract: The paper addresses the design of an autopilot for small scale helicopters to let the vertical, lateral, longitudinal and yaw attitude dynamics to track aggressive references. The paper is mostly focused on robust control aspects of helicopters. In particular the distinguish feature of the control law proposed in the paper is the ability to deal with the presence of possible severe uncertainties characterizing the physical parameters of the plant. This is achieved by using non linear control design techniques.
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