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A Low-Cost Experimental Testbed for Decentralized Control of Multi-UAV Systems

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Abstract

The current state of research in control of multi-agent systems is evolving from the theoretical development of coordination algorithms and their computer simulations to experimental validations on proof-of-concept testbeds. In this paper, we describe the development of a low-cost, indoor, multiple unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform for testing decentralized control algorithms. The platform consists of a team of Parrot Mambo Fly's (a small commercially-available quadcopter-type UAV), a host computer per UAV, and a Simulink-based programming environment. The paper details the hardware, software, communication, and control components of the platform, followed by a demonstration of the platform's performance in the context of formation control.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages351-356
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350370942
ISBN (Print)9798350370942
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 21 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event2024 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2024 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Duration: Aug 21 2024Aug 23 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2024

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications, CCTA 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNewcastle upon Tyne
Period08/21/2408/23/24

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