Predefined-Time Fractional-Order Tracking Control for UAVs with Perturbation

Abstract

This manuscript describes the design of a controller that assures predefined-time convergence in fractional-order sliding mode control (PTFOSMC) for a quadrotor UAV subjected to matched perturbation. Moreover, predefined-time techniques enable the establishment of a time constraint for convergence as a control parameter, distinguishing them from finite- and fixed-time controllers. The proposed control offers the advantage of sliding mode control, exhibiting rapid response and robust performance for the quadrotor subsystems. Notably, the suggested controller is devoid of terms dependent on the initial conditions of the quadrotor. Additionally, an established switching-type predefined-time controller with fractional-order is introduced to bolster robustness against external disturbances and alleviate the chattering problem associated with the sliding mode technique. The application of the Lyapunov function is employed to analyze the predefined-time stability of the quadrotor utilizing the suggested PTFOSMC. Numerical results are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the suggested scheme.