GROUND DRONE CONTROL THROUGH SIMULINK APPLICATION

The report presents the method of programming Arduino development boards through the Simulink tool of the Matlab software environment. The peculiarities of the application of computerized systems for remote control of various types of drives via Wi-Fi communication are considered. Advantages and disadvantages of programming Arduino Uno development boards using motor shield expansion modules and a Wi-Fi module in the Matlab programming environment at the time of its Simulink tool are analyzed. To implement the programming of Arduino development boards, the connection of third-party extensions was used, such as Simulink Support Package for Arduino Hardware and Image Acquisition Toolbox Support Package for OS Generic Video Interface, which add programming tools for Arduino development boards through the Simulink application and tools for working with video images and images from Web camer and create the possibility of integrating the Wi-fi Camer into the Matlab software environment in time for its Simulink tool for observing and recording the operation of a ground tracked drone for its further implementation in the military industry for use in demining the area. This method is preferred due to the fact that it does not require prior programming skills with writing code in the C/C++ language to perform complex programs and tasks. The created block 6 program for controlling a ground tracked drone via a Wi-Fi network and its modification with the addition of a Robotic Technical System (RTS) with four degrees of freedom are considered. A four-degree-of-freedom RTS control program is also considered to add new capabilities and improve the use of ground-tracked drones. The created model for visual display of the work of a ground tracked drone with the ability to save video images of its work is considered. It is expected that this method of controlling the operation of ground tracked drones through a Wi-Fi network with remote monitoring of its operation will be suitable for the implementation of tracked drones by the military to use ground drones for demining more dangerous areas.