Research on the Application of Neural Network PID in Quadcopter Aircraft

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jbdc.202401218

Author(s)

Yuenan Li

Affiliation(s)

Anhui Sanlian University, Hefei, Anhui, China

Abstract

As a highly maneuverable and flexible unmanned aerial vehicle, quadcopters have broad application prospects in both civilian and military fields. However, due to their complex dynamic characteristics, nonlinearity, and strong coupling, achieving stable and precise control of quadcopters is a challenging task. Traditional control methods often fail to meet the control performance requirements for such complex nonlinear systems. Neural networks provide a new approach to solving control problems in complex systems due to their powerful learning and adaptive capabilities. Neural networks can improve the performance of control systems by learning from large amounts of data, capturing the dynamic characteristics of the system, and adjusting control strategies online. Combining neural networks with PID control is expected to fully leverage the advantages of both. Neural networks can adjust the parameters of PID controllers in real-time, enabling them to better adapt to the complex dynamic changes and external disturbances of quadcopter aircraft. This fusion control method brings new possibilities for improving the control performance of quadcopter aircraft. This study explores the application of neural network PID in quadcopter aircraft to achieve stable and precise control, laying the foundation for its widespread promotion in practical applications.

Keywords

Rotorcraft; Fuzzy Neural Network; BP-PID; BP Neural Network; PID

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