Register for IROS 2024 and join the tutorial section “From Hover to Horizon: Mastering Drone Control in MATLAB.” This tutorial will deep dive into the design and tuning of control systems for drones, with a focus on both multirotor and fixed-wing types, using MATLAB and Simulink. By broadening the scope from VTOL UAVs to encompass drones in general, participants will explore a wide array of control challenges and solutions applicable to various drone configurations. The session will guide attendees through a structured approach using a MATLAB project reference application template, covering the fundamentals of drone behavior, control system design, tuning strategies for different flight modes, and deployment to hardware for real-world application.
This tutorial targets a broad audience, including engineers, researchers, and students. While a foundational understanding of control theory and familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink are advantageous, the session is designed to accommodate a range of expertise levels.
Tutorial Agenda
Join us for a live session of talks and Q&A discussions with the speakers.
Monday, 14 October 2024 | 09:00-12:45 Gulf Standard Time (GST)
Time (GST) | Title | Speaker |
09:00–09:30 | Introduction/Greetings/Schedule | YJ Lim, Ph.D. MathWorks, USA |
09:30–10:00 | Designing and Tuning Controllers for UAVs | Remo Pillat, Ph.D. MathWorks, USA |
10:00–10:30 | A Drone Simulation to Visualize a Flight Mission Over an Urban Environment | Ronal George MathWorks, USA |
10:30–11:00 | Break | |
11:00–11:30 | Deploying a Drone Controller to PX4 Hardware | Ankur Bose MathWorks, India |
11:30–12:15 | A Model-Based Simulation System of Systems Approach to Emulating eVTOL Aircraft | Guest Speakers: Cedric Ma and Fahad Khan Supernal LLC, USA |
12:15–12:45 | Q&A/Closing Remarks | All Presenters |
Speakers

Ronal George
Senior Application Engineer of Robotics, MathWorks

Ankur Bose
Development Lead of UAV, MathWorks

Cedric Ma
Senior Robotics Engineer, Supernal

Fahad Khan
Head of Integrated Simulation Systems, Supernal
Organizers

YJ Lim, Ph.D.
Product Manager of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, MathWorks

Remo Pillat, Ph.D.
Development Manager of Robotics and UAVs,MathWorks