Path Planning and Control Simulation of Unpowered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Returning to The Airport

Authors

Yijun Zhang, 1. Institute of Aircraft Design, Department of Mechanics and engineering science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China;;
Yiqun Dong, 1. Institute of Aircraft Design, Department of Mechanics and engineering science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China;;
Zhan Guang, 2. Institute of Shenyang Aircraft Design, Shenyang 110035, China;
Jianliang Ai, 1. Institute of Aircraft Design, Department of Mechanics and engineering science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China;;

Abstract

Abstract: The unpowered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) return to the airport unpoweredly is a link of large risk and complex technology during the flight, and it is the key stage which affects the flight safety of the UAV. The basic control strategy and path planning of the unpowered UAV's back to the airport were studied, and the method which calculated the average drag of the return was proposed. Under the condition of multiple constraints, the flight control model of the UAV's return was established. It is proved that the result of the simulation is effective and has built a foundation for the calculation of the boundary envelope which the unpowered UAV can safely land in the designated areas.

Recommended Citation

Zhang, Yijun; Dong, Yiqun; Guang, Zhan; and Ai, Jianliang (2020) "Path Planning and Control Simulation of Unpowered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Returning to The Airport," Journal of System Simulation: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 30.
Available at: https://dc-china-simulation.researchcommons.org/journal/vol28/iss1/30

First Page

220

Revised Date

2015-03-17

DOI Link

https://doi.org/

Last Page

226

CLC

TP391.9

Recommended Citation

Zhang Yijun, Dong Yiqun, Zhan Guang, Ai Jianliang. Path Planning and Control Simulation of Unpowered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Returning to The Airport[J]. Journal of System Simulation, 2016, 28(1): 220-226.