Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Guidance models and navigation, control commands, and waypoint following algorithms

Simulate fixed-wing and multirotor guidance models with control and environmental inputs. Fly predefined missions using navigation algorithms.

Functions

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fixedwingGuidance model for fixed-wing UAVs
multirotorGuidance model for multirotor UAVs
controlControl commands for UAV
derivativeTime derivative of UAV states
environmentEnvironmental inputs for UAV
stateUAV state vector
uavPathManagerCompute and execute a UAV autonomous mission (Since R2020b)
uavWaypointFollowerFollow waypoints for UAV
uavOrbitFollowerOrbit location of interest using a UAV

Blocks

Path ManagerCompute and execute a UAV autonomous mission (Since R2020b)
Orbit FollowerOrbit location of interest using UAV
Waypoint FollowerFollow waypoints for UAV
Guidance ModelReduced-order model for UAV
Multi-Instance Guidance ModelReduced-order model for multiple UAVs (Since R2025a)
Fixed-Wing UAV Point MassIntegrate fourth- or sixth-order point mass equations of motion in coordinated flight (Since R2021a)

VTOL Controller Template

Topics

Featured Examples

Design and Tune Controller for VTOL UAV

Design and Tune Controller for VTOL UAV

This series of examples shows you how to design and tune a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAV controller by using a reference application template as a MATLAB® Project. For more information about MATLAB Projects, see Create Projects.

UAV Inflight Failure Recovery

UAV Inflight Failure Recovery

Use Control System Tuner to tune the fixed-structure PID controllers of a multicopter for nominal flight conditions and fault conditions. Here, you use a gain-scheduled approach to recover from a single rotor failure and land the UAV.

PID Autotuning for UAV Quadcopter

PID Autotuning for UAV Quadcopter

Tune quadcopter attitude and position PID controllers by using the Closed-Loop PID Autotuner block.

Transition from Low- to High-Fidelity UAV Models in Three Stages

Transition from Low- to High-Fidelity UAV Models in Three Stages

Evolve your UAV plant model continuously to stay in sync with the latest information available.

Tuning Waypoint Following Controller for Fixed-Wing UAV

Tuning Waypoint Following Controller for Fixed-Wing UAV

Design and tune a waypoint following controller for a fixed-wing UAV by using the Guidance Model and Waypoint Follower blocks.

Control a Simulated UAV Using ROS 2 and PX4 Bridge

Control a Simulated UAV Using ROS 2 and PX4 Bridge

Receive sensor readings and autopilot status from PX4® autopilot and send control commands to navigate a simulated UAV.

Approximate High-Fidelity UAV Model with UAV Guidance Model Block

Approximate High-Fidelity UAV Model with UAV Guidance Model Block

Prototype and tune a waypoint following navigation system by using a reduced-order model for UAV.