Controller design for a nonlinear morphing UAV

Abstract

In this work, we provide details of the control design of a morphing UAV capable of variable wing sweep. This morphing capability is assumed to be superimposed on a GENMAV (Generic Micro Air Vehicle) configuration originally developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The nonlinear aerodynamic model for this aircraft is obtained using the Athena-Vortex Lattice (AVL) method with a quasi-steady state assumption.