Fractional Order Sliding Mode Control of Quadrotor Based on Fractional Order Model
Abdul‐Wahid A. Saif, Khaled Bin Gaufan, Sami El Ferik, Mujahed Al‐Dhaifallah
Abstract
Quadrotor systems are becoming increasingly popular in various applications due to their maneuverability and versatility. Controlling these systems accurately is crucial to ensure stability and safety. This research paper proposes the implementation of two advanced controllers with integer and fractional order quadrotor systems. The purpose of the study is to enhance the control performance, robustness, and accuracy of the quadrotor system, and to highlight the potential of the proposed approach in modern control engineering. The researchers used simulation studies in MATLAB to verify the effectiveness of their approach. The results demonstrate that the implementation of Sliding Mode Control (SMC) and Fractional Order Sliding Mode Control (FOSMC) with the fractional order quadrotor system outperforms the traditional integer order quadrotor system in terms of control performance, robustness, and accuracy. Overall, the study highlights the potential of fractional order modeling and fractional order control techniques in improving the performance of quadrotor systems, which has significant implications for the advancement of modern control engineering.