Trajectory Planning of Fixed-wing UAV Using Kinodynamic RRTAlgorithm

Jiahao Ge, Li Liu, Xinxin Dong, Weiyong Tian

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Trajectory planning is one of the key issues in autonomous flight of fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). This paper proposes a method for fixed wing UAV trajectory planning based on kinodynamic RRT algorithm and verified through Simulink flight test. This method hinges on a state space model for fixed wing UAV flight dynamics using feedback linearization. Kinodynamic RRT is used to plan the trajectory of the UAV. Simulink/MATLAB flight simulation test is used as a fast and low-cost way to verify the numerical results of the algorithm. The results show that the method proposed can quickly generate a feasible flight trajectory, and the error with the simulated flight data is within a reasonable range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10th International Conference on Information Science and Technology, ICIST 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages44-49
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728155586
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020
Event10th International Conference on Information Science and Technology, ICIST 2020 - Virtual, Bath, London, and Plymouth, United Kingdom
Duration: 9 Sept 202015 Sept 2020

Publication series

Name10th International Conference on Information Science and Technology, ICIST 2020

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Information Science and Technology, ICIST 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Bath, London, and Plymouth
Period9/09/2015/09/20

Keywords

  • feedback linearization
  • kinodynamic RRT
  • simulated flight test
  • trajectory planning
  • unmanned aerial vehicle

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Trajectory Planning of Fixed-wing UAV Using Kinodynamic RRTAlgorithm'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this