Control of a PVTOL* with tilting rotors*

Abstract

This paper introduces the modeling and control of a Planar Vertical Take Off and Landing (PVTOL) aircraft with tilting rotors. The mathematical model is obtained step by step using the Newton-Euler methodology. Its nonlinear dynamics of this aircraft are analyzed and controlled using a nonlinear and a linear algorithm. The controllers were validated in simulation and main results are depicted in some graphs showing differences between both. Good results are observed when applying the nonlinear controller based on nested saturation.