A Review of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Applications, Architectural Design and Control Algorithms

By Moad Idrissi, M. Salami, F. Annaz. J. Intell. Robotic Syst., 2022

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Over the past decade, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have received a significant attention due to their diverse capabilities for non-combatant and military applications. The primary aim of this study is to unveil a clear categorization overview for more than a decade worth of substantial progress in UAVs. The paper will begin with a general overview of the advancements, followed by an up-to-date explanation of the different mechanical structures and technical elements that have been included. The paper will then explore and examine various vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) configurations, followed by expressing the dynamics, applicable simulation tools and control strategies for a Quadrotor. In conclusion to this review, the dynamic system presented will always face limitations such as internal and/or external disturbances. Hence, this can be minimised by the choice of introducing appropriate control techniques or mechanical enhancements.

Subfields: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Control and Systems Engineering

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