Modeling and Stabilization of a Multi-Rotor Helicopter

In this paper, a nonlinear control augmented system for a novel eight rotor helicopter is developed, in order to achieve hover flight. Simulation results underline the good performance of the proposed control strategy. Experimental tests have been performed showing the reliability of the proposed approach.

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