Yaw and pitch control tuning using multiobjective optimisation techniques

Abstract

Yaw and pitch control tuning are an usual task (and requirement) for the autonomous flight control device in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), in order to get a desired performance and stability. Multiobjective optimisation techniques can be integrated into the tuning procedure of different processes. They are useful due to its capabilities to depict trade-off between conflicting objectives. In this work, we use such optimisation techniques, in order to appreciate the trade-off between performance and reliability in UAS. For such purpose, different PID controllers are tuned for a two degree of freedom helicopter model, in order to validate its usability.