Auto-Landing System for Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Unmanned aerial vehicle systems, or any kind or autonomous system, are relevant to many applications today. However, they are complex and sophisticated systems that require a deep understanding of multiple technologies. In addition, the mathematical rigor, computer modelling, and programming applications involved make t¬his a challenging field of study. This thesis explores the possibility of achieving the automated landing of a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle. Auto-landing systems can resolve the challenges for the novice user and make aerial vehicle platforms accessible and dependable. A wide spectrum of applications such as agriculture, aerial photography, and security, to name a few, can utilize this technology. This thesis catalogs, describes, and analyzes the research into existing solutions, attainable technologies, and the process used to develop and validate a control algorithm that can land an airplane safely