Fractional-order global sliding mode controller for an uncertain quadrotor UAVs subjected to external disturbances

In the present paper, the problem of designing a global sliding mode control scheme based on fractional operators for tracking a quadrotor trajectory is investigated. The model of the quadrotor system is given with disturbances and uncertainties. To converge in short finite time of the sliding manifold, a classical quadratic Lyapunov function was used and also a global stabilization of the quadrotor system is ensured. The proposed controller can be ensured the robustness against external disturbances and model uncertainties. Some scenarios are illustrated in this paper. Finally, a comparative study to three other controllers is provided to show the validity and feasibility of the proposed method.