Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Simulate fixed-wing and multirotor guidance models with control and environmental inputs. Fly predefined missions using navigation algorithms.
Functions
Blocks
| Path Manager | Compute and execute a UAV autonomous mission |
| Orbit Follower | Orbit location of interest using UAV |
| Waypoint Follower | Follow waypoints for UAV |
| Guidance Model | Reduced-order model for UAV |
| Multi-Instance Guidance Model | Reduced-order model for multiple UAVs (Since R2025a) |
| Fixed-Wing UAV Point Mass | Integrate fourth- or sixth-order point mass equations of motion in coordinated flight (Since R2021a) |
Topics
- Simulate Multiple Fixed-Wing UAVs in Simulink Using System Objects
Simulate multiple UAVs flying in a waypoint following mission using Simulink
- Improve UAV Position Estimation with Kalman Filter
Create a basic Kalman Filter to estimate UAV position.
Featured Examples
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
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
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
Evolve your UAV plant model continuously to stay in sync with the latest information available.
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
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
Prototype and tune a waypoint following navigation system by using a reduced-order model for UAV.
