Distributed model predictive formation control for a group of UAVs with spatial kinematics and unidirectional data transmissions

Q Yuan, X Li - IEEE Transactions on Network Science and …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a distributed model predictive control (DMPC) algorithm for the
formation flight of a group of UAVs modeled by six degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) spatial …

Explicit model following distributed control scheme for formation flying of mini UAVs

Q Ali, S Montenegro - IEEE Access, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A centralized heterogeneous formation flight position control scheme has been formulated
using an explicit model following design, based on a Linear Quadratic Regulator …

A frequency domain iterative learning algorithm for high-performance, periodic quadrocopter maneuvers

M Hehn, R D'Andrea - Mechatronics, 2014 - Elsevier
Quadrocopters offer an attractive platform for aerial robotic applications due to, amongst
others, their hovering capability and large dynamic potential. Their high-speed flight …

Location-aware beamforming for MIMO-enabled UAV communications: An unknown input observer approach

A Mohammadi, M Rahmati, H Malik - IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Numerous communications and networking challenges prevent deploying unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAVs) in extreme environments where the existing wireless technologies are …

Формирование строя группой беспилотных летательных аппаратов при решении задач мониторинга

ДЯ Иванов - Известия Южного федерального университета …, 2012 - cyberleninka.ru
Рассмотрена проблема строевых задач в группах роботов применительно к
мониторингу труднодоступных объектов и другим задачам групповой робототехники …

A novel method for distribution of goals among UAVs for oil field monitoring

I Kalyaev, S Kapustyan, D Ivanov… - … and Vision & 2017 …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Our aim in this paper is to improve the efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that
are employed in a group to monitor large territories and search for various objects. The …

Formation task in a group of quadrotors

D Ivanov, I Kalyaev, S Kapustyan - … and Applications 3: Results from the …, 2015 - Springer
The paper is dedicated to a formation task in a group of quadrotors. It contains a brief
analysis of existing methods for the formation task. The authors also propose a new method …

Trajectory tracking and formation flight of autonomous UAVs in GPS-denied environments using onboard sensing

C Hui, C Yousheng, WW Shing - Proceedings of 2014 IEEE …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In GPS-denied environments like in indoor applications, location systems based on Vicon
cameras, infrared cameras or UWB techniques are generally employed to provide location …

UAVs-based antenna arrays using time modulation

DA Jiménez, A Reyna, MA Panduro, C del Rio… - Telecommunication …, 2020 - Springer
This paper applies time modulation to deal with the design of antenna arrays for UAVs
formation flight using a rectangular micro-strip as antenna element in the frequency of 2.4 …

Method of spheres for solving 3D formation task in a group of quadrotors

D Ivanov, S Kapustyan, I Kalyaev - … , August 24-26, 2016, Proceedings 1, 2016 - Springer
Formation task in a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is a very important problem in
a multi-robotics. The paper contains a brief analysis of existing methods for formation task in …