Geometric stabilization of a quadrotor UAV with a payload connected by flexible cable

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Abstract

This paper deals with dynamics and control of a quadrotor UAV with a payload that is connected via a flexible cable, which is modeled as a system of serially-connected links. It is shown that a coordinate-free form of equations of motion can be derived for an arbitrary number of links according to Lagrangian mechanics on a manifold. A geometric nonlinear control system is also presented to asymptotically stabilize the position of the quadrotor while aligning the links to the vertical direction. These results will be particularly useful for aggressive load transportation that involves deformation of the cable. The desirable properties are illustrated by a numerical example and a preliminary experimental result.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2014 American Control Conference, ACC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4925-4930
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479932726
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 American Control Conference, ACC 2014 - Portland, OR, United States
Duration: Jun 4 2014Jun 6 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Control Conference
ISSN (Print)0743-1619

Other

Other2014 American Control Conference, ACC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland, OR
Period6/4/146/6/14

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Aerospace
  • Algebraic/geometric methods
  • Autonomous systems

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