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Newton–Euler Modeling and Control of a Multi-copter Using Motor Algebra \(\mathbf{G}^+_{3,0,1}\)

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In this work the dynamic model and the nonlinear control for a multi-copter have been developed using the geometric algebra framework specifically using the motor algebra \(G^+_{3,0,1}\). The kinematics for the aircraft model and the dynamics based on Newton-Euler formalism are presented. Block-control technique is applied to the multi-copter model which involves super twisting control and an estimator of the internal dynamics for maneuvers away from the origin. The stability of the presented control scheme is proved. The experimental analysis shows that our non-linear controller law is able to reject external disturbances and to deal with parametric variations.

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, CINVESTAV-IPN Campus Guadalajara, 1145 Del Bosque Ave., El Bajío, 45019, Zapopan, Mexico

    Carlos A. Arellano-Muro, Guillermo Osuna-González, Bernardino Castillo-Toledo & Eduardo Bayro-Corrochano

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This article is part of the Topical Collection on Proceedings ICCA 11, Ghent, 2017, edited by Hennie De Schepper, Fred Brackx, Joris van der Jeugt, Frank Sommen, and Hendrik De Bie.

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Arellano-Muro, C.A., Osuna-González, G., Castillo-Toledo, B. et al. Newton–Euler Modeling and Control of a Multi-copter Using Motor Algebra \(\mathbf{G}^+_{3,0,1}\). Adv. Appl. Clifford Algebras 30, 19 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00006-020-1045-1

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