A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory

The formation control problem of distributed fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is investigated in this paper. By utilizing the theoretical foundations of non-cooperative game theory, a novel control strategy is introduced, which allows UAVs to autonomously determine the optimal flight traje...

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Main Authors: Yongkang Jiao, Wenxing Fu, Xinying Cao, Kunhu Kou, Ji Tang, Rusong Shen, Yiyang Zhang, Haibo Du
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Wenxing Fu
Xinying Cao
Kunhu Kou
Ji Tang
Rusong Shen
Yiyang Zhang
Haibo Du
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description The formation control problem of distributed fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is investigated in this paper. By utilizing the theoretical foundations of non-cooperative game theory, a novel control strategy is introduced, which allows UAVs to autonomously determine the optimal flight trajectory without relying on centralized coordination while concurrently mitigating conflicts with other UAVs. By transforming the UAV model into a double integrator form, the control complexity is reduced. Additionally, the incorporation of a homogeneous differential disturbance observer enhances the UAV’s resilience against disturbances during the control process. Through the development and validation of a Nash equilibrium-based algorithm, it is demonstrated that UAVs can sustain a predefined formation flight and autonomously adapt their trajectories in complex environments. Simulations are presented to confirm the efficiency of the proposed method.
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spelling doaj-art-4b2d6a63c6c04fc49e070e8a64463cfc2025-08-20T02:53:29ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2024-11-0181269810.3390/drones8120698A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game TheoryYongkang Jiao0Wenxing Fu1Xinying Cao2Kunhu Kou3Ji Tang4Rusong Shen5Yiyang Zhang6Haibo Du7Unmanned System Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, ChinaUnmanned System Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, ChinaAeronautical Operation Institute, Naval Aviation University, Yantai 264001, ChinaAeronautical Operation Institute, Naval Aviation University, Yantai 264001, ChinaAeronautical Operation Institute, Naval Aviation University, Yantai 264001, ChinaAeronautical Operation Institute, Naval Aviation University, Yantai 264001, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, ChinaThe formation control problem of distributed fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is investigated in this paper. By utilizing the theoretical foundations of non-cooperative game theory, a novel control strategy is introduced, which allows UAVs to autonomously determine the optimal flight trajectory without relying on centralized coordination while concurrently mitigating conflicts with other UAVs. By transforming the UAV model into a double integrator form, the control complexity is reduced. Additionally, the incorporation of a homogeneous differential disturbance observer enhances the UAV’s resilience against disturbances during the control process. Through the development and validation of a Nash equilibrium-based algorithm, it is demonstrated that UAVs can sustain a predefined formation flight and autonomously adapt their trajectories in complex environments. Simulations are presented to confirm the efficiency of the proposed method.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/12/698non-cooperative game theorydistributed controldisturbance observerfixed-wing unmanned aerial vehiclesformation controlNash equilibrium
spellingShingle Yongkang Jiao
Wenxing Fu
Xinying Cao
Kunhu Kou
Ji Tang
Rusong Shen
Yiyang Zhang
Haibo Du
A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
Drones
non-cooperative game theory
distributed control
disturbance observer
fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles
formation control
Nash equilibrium
title A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
title_full A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
title_fullStr A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
title_full_unstemmed A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
title_short A Cooperative Decision-Making and Control Algorithm for UAV Formation Based on Non-Cooperative Game Theory
title_sort cooperative decision making and control algorithm for uav formation based on non cooperative game theory
topic non-cooperative game theory
distributed control
disturbance observer
fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles
formation control
Nash equilibrium
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/12/698
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