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  • Robotics

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  • Communication sensors are critical for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) control.
  • System reliability can be improved by integrating redundant sensors and actuators.
  • Existing control methods may face challenges in heavy UAVs with specific propulsion systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel approach for integrating multiple sensors and actuators in heavy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
  • To design and evaluate a Robust Thrust Vectoring Control (RTVC) technique for enhanced UAV communication and stability.
  • To assess the performance of RTVC against conventional control methods.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of diverse sensors and actuators for heavy UAVs.
  • Development of a Robust Thrust Vectoring Control (RTVC) algorithm.
  • Comparative analysis of RTVC with cascade PID controllers.

Main Results:

  • The proposed RTVC effectively controls communication modules and stabilizes UAV attitude.
  • RTVC demonstrates performance comparable to cascade PID controllers, especially in multi-rotors with flaps.
  • RTVC shows potential for increasing autonomy in UAVs with thermal engines.

Conclusions:

  • Robust Thrust Vectoring Control (RTVC) offers a viable alternative for UAV control systems.
  • The RTVC approach enhances system reliability and performance in heavy UAVs.
  • RTVC is particularly suitable for UAVs where propellers cannot be used as control surfaces.