Precision Flight Control of Fixed-Wing UAVs through Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as vital tools in various industries, including surveillance, environmental monitoring, and aerial mapping. The success of UAV missions is contingent upon their precise and robust flight control systems. This research presents a thorough investigation into the design and implementation of a fixed-wing UAV flight controller utilizing the Nonlinear Dynamic Inversion (NDI) technique. The study delves into the theoretical foundations of NDI and its application in UAV control, aiming to address the challenges posed by nonlinear dynamics and uncertainties in UAV systems. Extensive simulations are conducted to validate the proposed controller's performance, highlighting its superior precision and adaptability. The findings demonstrate the potential of NDI as an advanced control approach for improving the efficiency and reliability of fixed-wing UAV operations in various real-world scenarios