This dissertation covers the process of modelling and subsequently developing a flight dynamics controller for a quad–rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. It is a theoretical study that focusses on the selection of a controller type by first analysing the problem on a system level and then on a technical level. The craft is modelled using the Newton– Euler model, accounting for multiple reference frames to account for the interpretation of orientation as seen by on–board sensors. The quad–rotor model and selected controllers are characterized and compared. The model is verified through simulation by comparison to a validated model. A series of generic control loops are derived and used as reference for the implementation of the controllers. A Simulator is developed and used to do a comparative study of the various controller types and the control approach. Finally a full simulation is done to demonstrate the interaction between the controllers. / Thesis (MIng (Computer and Electronical Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

This dissertation covers the process of modelling and subsequently developing a flight dynamics controller for a quad–rotor unmanned aerial vehicle. It is a theoretical study that focusses on the selection of a controller type by first analysing the problem on a system level and then on a technical level. The craft is modelled using the Newton– Euler model, accounting for multiple reference frames to account for the interpretation of orientation as seen by on–board sensors. The quad–rotor model and selected controllers are characterized and compared. The model is verified through simulation by comparison to a validated model. A series of generic control loops are derived and used as reference for the implementation of the controllers. A Simulator is developed and used to do a comparative study of the various controller types and the control approach. Finally a full simulation is done to demonstrate the interaction between the controllers. / Thesis (MIng (Computer and Electronical Engineering))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

Stuttgart, Univ., Diss., 2008.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Mathematics, 2007. / "May, 2007." Title from electronic thesis title page (viewed 4/28/2009) Advisor, Ali Hajjafar; Faculty readers, Linda Marie Saliga, Lala Krishna; Department Chair, Joseph W. Wilder; Dean of the College, Ronald F. Levant; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.

Zugl.: Dresden, Techn. University, Diss., 2007.

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Dr. Alejandro Gallard, Florida State University, College of Education, Dept. of Middle and Secondary Education. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Jan. 13, 2005). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1968. / Typescript. Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-187).

Dissertation (Ph.D.)-- Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: Newton; Picard; periodic solutions; dynamical systems. Includes bibliographical references (p.10-11).

Universiẗat, Diss., 2000--Stuttgart.

Techn. Universiẗat, Diss., 2004--Berlin.