Pitch angle and altitude control for unmanned helicopter based on new approximation-free control

This article introduces an enhanced non-approximated control technique for the pitch and altitude control systems of unmanned helicopters. It takes into account unpredictable external disturbances and system dynamics. The integration of prescribed performance control into unmanned helicopter systems significantly improves the transient and steady-state response capabilities. This approach avoids the computational complexities often associated with neural networks and fuzzy control methods. By avoiding the need for function approximation, which can introduce inaccuracies and computational overhead, the controller design process is streamlined. This method’s simplicity and ability to handle unknown disturbances make it highly suitable for real-world implementation, where robustness and efficiency are paramount. Finally, simulations are conducted to showcase the improved transient and steady-state response capabilities achieved by the proposed approach.