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  • Planning Under Uncertainty for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    Creator:
    Skeele, Ryan
    Abstract:
    Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology has grown out of traditional research and military applications and has captivated the commercial and consumer markets, showing the ability to perform a spectrum of autonomous functions. This technology has the capability of saving lives in search and rescue, fighting wildfires in environmental monitoring, and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Abstract approved: Geoffrey Hollinger Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology

  • Learning based methods applied to the MAV control problem

    Creator:
    Salichon, Max
    Abstract:
    This thesis addresses Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) control by leveraging learning based techniques to improve robustness of the control system. Applying classical control methods to MAVs is a difficult process due to the complexity of the control laws with fast and highly non-linear dynamics. These methods are mostly based on...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) control by leveraging learning based techniques to improve robustness of the

  • A hierarchical neuro-evolutionary approach to small quadrotor control

    Creator:
    Shepherd, Jack F., III
    Abstract:
    Quadrotors are unique among Micro Aerial Vehicles in providing excellent maneuverability (as opposed to winged flight),while maintaing a simple mechanical construction (as opposed to helicopters). This mechanical simplicity comes at a cost of increased controller complexity. Quadrotors are inherently unstable, in the sense that they are essentially unflyable by a...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    interest of Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) platforms is a testament to their increasing strategic importance