Abstract

This paper describes studies the longitudinal motion control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by using a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, linear-quadratic-regulator (LQR) controller, and P-LQR controller. The non-linear model of the motion is changed into a linear model and is implemented in the controllers to elucidate the longitudinal motion of UAVs. The control performance of the aircraft improves when the UAV reaches the desired response instantaneously and precisely. However, the performance of currently available controllers is not ideal, and a 10% improvement in controller performance can lead to a significant effect. Thus, the P-LQR controller is developed. This controller significantly improves the response times of the control system by at least 38.55% compared with other existing controllers. Hence, an alternative longitudinal motion control for UAVs has been proposed.

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