A synchronization strategy for three dimensional decentralized formation control of unmanned aircrafts
Hamed Rezaee, Farzaneh Abdollahi · 2011
In this paper, a three dimensional formation control strategy for multiple unmanned aircrafts systems is proposed based on the virtual structure. A novel synchronization control strategy is employed to improve the convergence of the unmanned aircrafts and increase the robustness of the system due to faults in unmanned aircrafts' actuators. The proposed approach is decentralized which increases its reliability in long maneuvers when the agents are flying far from stations. Simulation results for a team of four unmanned aircrafts to form a pyramid formation in the frame of the virtual leader confirm the efficiency of the proposed approach.