Fast Trajectory Optimization for Quadrotor Landing on a Moving Platform

Guoxu Zhang, Hailiang Kuang, Xinfu Liu

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Abstract

This paper addresses the trajectory optimization problem of quadrotor landing on a moving platform. Various state and control constraints are imposed, and a combined optimization objective of minimum-energy and minimum-time is considered. The contribution of the paper is to convert the original nonconvex optimal control problem into a second-order cone programming (SOCP) mainly utilizing the change of variables, equivalent transformation, and linearization. And the SOCP problem can be solved by the interior point method quickly. Then, a successive solution algorithm is proposed, which is found to be able to converge quickly. Especially, the algorithm is guaranteed to converge when the moving platform has a constant velocity vector. Numerical examples have been provided to show the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm for quadrotor landing on moving platforms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages238-246
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781728142777
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020
Event2020 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2020 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 1 Sept 20204 Sept 2020

Publication series

Name2020 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2020

Conference

Conference2020 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 2020
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period1/09/204/09/20

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