Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Guidance models and navigation, control commands, and waypoint following algorithms

Simulate fixed-wing and multirotor guidance models with control and environmental inputs. Fly predefined missions using navigation algorithms.

Functions

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Guidance Model

`fixedwing`	Guidance model for fixed-wing UAVs
`multirotor`	Guidance model for multirotor UAVs
`control`	Control commands for UAV
`derivative`	Time derivative of UAV states
`environment`	Environmental inputs for UAV
`state`	UAV state vector

Navigation Algorithm

`uavPathManager`	Compute and execute a UAV autonomous mission (Since R2020b)
`uavWaypointFollower`	Follow waypoints for UAV
`uavOrbitFollower`	Orbit location of interest using a UAV

Blocks

Path Manager	Compute and execute a UAV autonomous mission (Since R2020b)
Orbit Follower	Orbit location of interest using UAV
Waypoint Follower	Follow waypoints for UAV
UAV Guidance Model	Reduced-order model for UAV
UAV Animation	Animate UAV flight path using translations and rotations
Fixed-Wing UAV Point Mass	Integrate fourth- or sixth-order point mass equations of motion in coordinated flight (Since R2021a)

Topics

VTOL Controller Template

Design and Tune Controller for VTOL UAV

This series of examples shows you have to design and tune a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV using a reference application template as a MATLAB® Project.
- STEP 1: Tune Control Design for VTOL UAV in Hover Configuration
- STEP 2: Multiloop Control Design for VTOL UAV in Fixed Wing Flight
- STEP 3: Tune Control Design for UAV in Transition
- STEP 4: Visualize VTOL Flight Mission Over Urban Environment
- STEP 5: Customize VTOL Configuration

Featured Examples

Design and Tune Controller for VTOL UAV

This series of examples shows you have to design and tune a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAV using a reference application template as a MATLAB® Project. This page provides a brief overview of the VTOL controller Simulink® model before providing detailed instructions on how to tune the controller. For more information about MATLAB Projects, see Create Projects.

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UAV Inflight Failure Recovery

Use Control System Tuner to tune the fixed-structure PID controllers of a multicopter for nominal flight conditions and fault conditions. Here, you use a gain-scheduled approach to recover from a single rotor failure and land the UAV.

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PID Autotuning for UAV Quadcopter

Tune quadcopter attitude and position PID controllers by using the Closed-Loop PID Autotuner block.

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Transition from Low- to High-Fidelity UAV Models in Three Stages

Evolve your UAV plant model continuously to stay in sync with the latest information available.

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Tuning Waypoint Follower for Fixed-Wing UAV

Design and tune a waypoint following controller for a fixed-wing UAV by using the Guidance Model and Waypoint Follower blocks.

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Control a Simulated UAV Using ROS 2 and PX4 Bridge

Receive sensor readings and autopilot status from PX4® autopilot and send control commands to navigate a simulated UAV.

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Approximate High-Fidelity UAV Model with UAV Guidance Model Block

Prototype and tune a waypoint following navigation system by using a reduced-order model for UAV.

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