ABC Algorithm Based System Identification Method for Three Degrees of Freedom Helicopter Model

Physical laws are often taken into account when creating mathematical models of engineering systems. Simulation studies based on the created model provide guidance for real-time applications. However, discrepancies usually exist between simulation and real-time responses. Minimizing these discrepancies increases the success of the model-based studies, especially control applications. In this study, the optimization of the mathematical model was carried out with the meta-heuristic based Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm using the data obtained from the three-degree-of-freedom helicopter system. The results are promising for the utility of the proposed approach in real-time applications.